Heavy Rescue 1756 responds to all structure fires, vehicle extrications, and other hazardous responses in Mehlville Fire Protection District. The Rescue Squad is the main unit that responds to high angle rescue or below ground or trench rescue when persons are trapped.

Specially trained firefighters utilize the Squad’s equipment and tools designed to carry out the extraordinary type of rescues. For example, utilizing equipment and tools on the Squad, firefighters are able to rescue persons underground in a confined space, high on a bluff or trapped in machinery whether it might be heavy industrial or a printing press. The Squad also responds to water rescues.

The Squad is equipped with air bags that are designed to lift tons of weight. The Squad has a strut lifting system that is designed to lift a tractor trailer off of another vehicle. In the event that steel needs to be cut, the Squad carries a plasma torch that will cut up to 5/8″ steel.

1756 also carries advanced life support emergency medical equipment including an automatic external defibrillator. The Squad is also utilized, as available, for any heavy rescue situation in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.