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The Netherlands’ USAR Team Successfully Completes Third Heavy Reclassification!
USAR.NL successfully completed its third INSARAG External Reclassification (IER) during the EU MODEX exercise in Lisbon 27 to 31 January—an impressive milestone that reaffirms their unwavering commitment to excellence in international search and rescue.
The Netherlands first earned its INSARAG External Classification (IEC) in 2007, followed by successful IERs in 2011 and 2019. This latest achievement highlights the team’s consistent dedication to maintaining the highest operational standards and strengthening global disaster response capabilities.
Their hard work not only enhances their own readiness but also contributes to the resilience of the entire international search and rescue network.
Congratulations, USAR.NL!
INSARAG STATEMENT
A word from our INSARAG Global Chairman
In light of the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic that affects all of us, the INSARAG network will have to jointly adopt a high degree of flexibility in order to adapt to this evolutive situation. Implementing a flexible approach in facing modern humanitarian crises, as discussed during the INSARAG 2020 Steering Group meeting, would enable the network to continue providing high quality assistance in emergency preparedness and response, to the people we serve.
Ambassador Manuel Bessler
INSARAG Chairman
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