DeKalb ALS Units
Larry and Mike are correct. Here's something to listen for. If for some reason, as Mike said, that an assigned paramedic is sick and is replaced on a rescue, then you will hear them on the radio refer to their unit as "Basic Rescue 21" or even "Basic 21". But as a rule, all of DeKalb's transport units - rescues - are ALS. In addition, if you hear rescues in the 60 series numbers, those are the contract transport units used by DeKalb to augment their ALS units. Quite often on DeKalb Fire, you will hear an engine, truck, or rescue ask dispatch - "do you have a basic unit available?". When that happens, they're just in need of a basic EMT-staffed rescue to transport someone to the hospital. These contract units are usually provided by CARE EMS. Hope this helps.