Flexible Response Working Group

The Flexible Response Working Group (FRWG) was established in 2020 following the recommendation of the INSARAG Steering Group (ISG) to discuss and explore the potential for the development of adaptable and flexible response operations, in a global context of constantly changing response environment in which there has been an increase in extreme weather-related disasters requiring other specialized capacities in urban search and rescue activities.  

The FRWG was established with three Sub-groups, one of which, the Global Position Sub-Group, concluded its work in 2023 presenting their report and recommendations to the ISG 2023.  

The ISG 2023 endorsed nine areas, one of which is for the establishment of a Flood Response Working Group and directed the INSARAG Secretary to facilitate its organization. 

The FRW closed in 2023 and part of its work is performed by the SAR in Flood Response Working Group.