noun
relief squad; rescue party
A group organized to provide aid or rescue, often in disaster or emergency contexts.
地震の後、救護班がすぐに派遣された。
After the earthquake, a relief squad was dispatched immediately.
救助隊 is a more general rescue team, while 救護班 often implies medical or first-aid support.
Compound of 救護 (relief, aid) and 班 (squad, group).