249 Squadron is an Aerial firefighting unit of the Israel Fire and Rescue Services operated by Israeli Police. It was established in 2011 as an Israeli Air Force squadron. It is nicknamed "Elad Squadron" after a late 16 year old firefighter of the Israel Fire and Rescue Services.
| 249th Squadron | |
|---|---|
| טייסת 249 | |
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| Active | January 2011 - present |
| Country |  Israel |
| Allegiance |  Israel Fire and Rescue Services |
| Branch |  Israeli Air Force Israeli police |
| Type | Aerial firefighting squadron |
| Role | Aerial firefighting and reconnaissance |
| Garrison/HQ | Sde Dov Airport |
| Nickname(s) | Elad Squadron |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Helicopter | Air Tractor AT-802F Airbus H-125 Aquarail Airbus H-145 |