Standby squads are the dedicated teams that serve as a backbone in safeguarding civilian security in the State of Israel. They are equipped with the best gear, alongside many tools, to support the country's security system.
Standby squads are part of the core infrastructure for civilian security in Israel, providing a fast and effective response to emergencies on the ground. These teams are vital to the community defense system and help protect the civilian public in situations of risk, for small and large populations alike.
The squad's role is to assist the security forces, handle emergencies and support the population in real time. The teams are trained and equipped to deal with a wide range of emergencies such as explosions, traffic accidents, terror attacks and floods.
In addition, emergency forces run training and drills for the local population in order to raise the level of preparedness and the ability to handle emergencies — reducing risk and helping the population identify and cope with emergencies as effectively as possible.
Standby squads are made up of a small, selected force, in most cases on a rotational basis. Members are drilled to operate in emergencies and to answer civilian-security needs when required. The squads are equipped with many high-quality tools, to provide the best possible response in any time of need and any situation requiring outside intervention to contribute to citizens' security.
First, standby squads are trained and designated to provide a fast, effective response to field emergencies in real time. In addition, the teams run training and drills for the local population in their area of operation, to prepare them for emergencies and to improve and streamline their own field operation during critical, real-time events.
Standby squads operate across a wide range of events — from security situations to emergencies posing a real danger to civilians.
When traffic accidents pose a real risk to those involved, the relevant standby squads are scrambled to the area. Because squad members are drilled in handling medical situations, coping with pressure and giving an immediate, optimal response, they serve as a backbone for Israel's citizens, providing quality, reliable assistance at traffic-accident events.
In today's complex reality, situations requiring an immediate response to terror attacks have become common. Such an emergency requires an immediate, multi-layered response. The squads, drilled to handle these security emergencies, assist with medical response, calming and stabilizing the area, and even neutralizing attackers as needed.
Squads operating in the south, especially in the volatile winter, help handle many flood situations. A flash flood is a natural phenomenon in which a large volume of water — equivalent to a river at full force — reaches an area in moments and sweeps away everything in its path. Because the water's force is immense and such situations are hard to predict, the required support is critical. The squads help the security forces evacuate, rescue and cordon off citizens caught in danger.
From time to time citizens are caught by surprise in events with no security background — explosions, factory malfunctions, infrastructure hazards and more. These require a swift, precise response to calm and manage the situation. The squads provide this, calming those involved, cordoning off others from the threatened area, assisting the security forces and more.
As standby squads are a backbone of Israel's security system and of citizens' safety, the teams receive the most advanced, high-quality and practical equipment.
We've presented what standby squads are, what they do, the equipment and support they receive, and how they help safeguard civilian security in Israel. Standby squads draw on all the resources available to them, combined with quality, trained personnel, to deliver the best response to the citizens who need their help.
AVIA enables rapid activation of the squad, tracks responders' location and availability on a live map, distributes tasks, and maintains continuous two-way communication — so from activation to the end of the event there is one orderly, accurate picture.
What is a standby squad? A group of people trained for emergencies and ready to act at any moment. Its goal is to protect the safety of Israel's citizens at any given moment.
When is a standby squad activated? In various emergencies: a large explosion, mass-casualty accidents, terror activity and more.
What is its role? Providing a fast, real-time response on the ground to non-routine events. The squad must be ready to act at any hour of the day.
What equipment does a standby squad need? Communication gear, a protective vest, weapons, footwear and uniforms. Sometimes special clothing is needed depending on the event.
We'll show you how AVIA makes activation and management fast and precise.