Volume III

Annexes to Volume III – Operational Field Guide

This section contains the annexes which complements the content outlined in Volume III.

For the full list of annexes, forms and supporting documents hosted in INSARAG.org, USAR Teams are encouraged to refer to Annex A in the INSARAG Guidelines Volume III

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1 Annex B1: Ethical Considerations for USAR Teams Link
2 Annex B2: Media Management Checklist Link
3 Annex B3: Country Information – Affected Area Information Template Link
4 Annex B4: USAR Team Fact Sheet Link
5 Annex B5: RDC Establishment Checklist Link
6 Annex B6: RDC Briefing Handout Form Link
7 Annex B7: Security Briefings Link
8 Annex B8 – Airfield Assessment Link
9 Annex B9 – UCC Team Assignment Status Link
10 Annex B10 – USAR Coordination Cell Establishment Link
11 Annex B11 – UCC-LEMA Meeting Form Link
12  Annex B12 – Standard Meeting Agenda Link
13 Annex B13 – Assignment Briefing Package Link
14 Annex B14 – Base of Operations Requirements Link
15 Annex B15 – Base of Operations Layout Link
16 Annex B16 – Management Tent Layout Link
17 Annex B17 – Safety and Security Plan Link
18 Annex B18 – Evacuation Plans Link
19 Annex B19 – Wide Area and Sector Assessment Link
20 Annex B20 – Assessment Search and Rescue Level Link
21 Annex B21 – Hazmat Evaluation Guide Link
22 Annex B22 – Worksite Triage and Structural Evaluation Link
23 Annex B23 – Worksite Triage Form Link
24 Annex B24 – Worksite Report Form Link
25 Annex B25 – Incident-Sector Situation Report Link
26 Annex B26 – USAR Team Marking System and Signalling Link
27 Annex B27 – Victim Extrication Form Link
28 Annex B28 – Demobilization Form Link
29 Annex B29 – Mission Summary Form Link
30 Annex B30: USAR Team Post-Mission Report Form Link

Volume II, Man C

Annexes to Volume II, Manual C – INSARAG External Classification and Reclassification

This section contains the annexes which complements the content outlined in Volume II, Manual C.

For the full list of annexes, forms and supporting documents hosted in INSARAG.org, USAR Teams are encouraged to refer to the Annex D of INSARAG Guidelines Volume II Manual C 

S/N Item Download Link
1 Annex D2 – Directory of Classified USAR Teams Link
2 Annex D3 – IEC-R Classifier Application Link
3 Annex D4 – IEC-R Mentor Application Link
4 Annex D5 – IEC application Phase 1 Abbreviated Portfolio of Evidence (A-POE) Link
5 Annex D6 – IEC-R Mentors Assessment Report Link
6 Annex D7 – IEC application Phase 2 Comprehensive Portfolio of Evidence (C-POE) Link
7 Annex D8 – IEC-R Report Template  Link
8 Annex D9 – Pre-IEC-R Self-Assessment Checklist Link

Volume II, Man B

Annexes to Volume II, Manual B – Operations

This section contains the annexes which complements the content outlined in Volume II, Manual B.

For the full list of annexes, forms and supporting documents hosted in INSARAG.org, USAR Teams are encouraged to refer to Annex B in the INSARAG Guidelines Volume II Manual B – Operations

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 Item Download Link

1

 Annex B1 – Ethical Considerations Link

2

 Annex B2 – Media Management Guide Link 

Volume II, Man A

Annexes to Volume II, Manual A – Capacity Building

This section contains the annexes which complements the content outlined in Volume II, Manual A.

For the full list of annexes, forms and supporting documents hosted in INSARAG.org, USAR Teams are encouraged to refer to Annex E in the INSARAG Guidelines Volume II, Manual A

For other documents like the INSARAG External Support Recognition Process (IESRP) Manual, USAR Teams may refer to the IRNAP Sub-section under the Manuals section.

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Volume I

Annexes to Volume I – Policy

This section contains the annexes which complement the content outlined in Volume I.

For the full list of annexes, forms and supporting documents hosted in INSARAG.org, USAR Teams are encouraged to refer to Annex C in the INSARAG Guidelines Volume I 

S/N Item Download Link
1 Annex D – Explanatory Note on the Technical Reference Library and INSARAG Guidance Notes Link

For more information, you may refer to the INSARAG Guidelines Volume I – Policy here

IEC & R

INSARAG External Classification (IEC) and INSARAG External Reclassification (IER) Checklists for Light, Medium and Heavy USAR Teams

The IEC and IER Checklists for Light, Medium and Heavy USAR Teams were approved by the INSARAG Steering Group. It is utilized by IEC/R Classifiers during an IEC/R, and its primary purpose is to ensure that the classification is conducted in an objective manner. The checklists provide quality assurance by ensuring that all Classified teams are prepared to offer professional services, operate in a collaborative manner, and provide timely life-saving assistance to an affected population.

The IEC/R Checklists are “living documents” and are reviewed annually by the INSARAG Training Working Group. Changes to the checklists will be approved at the annual ISG meeting and disseminated to all USAR Teams through the Regional Troikas and www.insarag.org.

For more information on the Checklists, USAR Teams are encouraged to refer to Volume II, Manual C of the INSARAG Guidelines.

S/N Item Download Link POC
1 IEC/R Checklist  Link Training Working Group

REGIONAL GROUP MEETING 2019 (ARGENTINA)

The XVIII Meeting of the INSARAG Regional Group in the Americas and the VI UNDAC Regional Consultation meeting were held jointly from 12-14 November 2019 in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The meeting was hosted by the Government of Argentina through the White Helmets Commission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship, in its capacity as INSARAG Regional Chair and organized jointly with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), in its capacity as INSARAG Secretariat.

The meeting was opened by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Argentine Republic, Ambassador Jorge Marcelo Faurie in the Palacio San Martin. The Minister underlined his country’s commitment to INSARAG and multilateralism under the coordination of the United Nations, inviting participants to take advantage of the forum of the meeting to promote and improve the work carried out jointly. Ambassador Alejandro Daneri, President of the White Helmets Commission and INSARAG Regional Chair in 2019, Mr. Carlos Passarelli, United Nations Resident Coordinator ad interim and Mr. Dario Alvarez, representative of the OCHA Regional Office also gave welcoming speeches.

A total of 49 participants from 16 countries, as well from the Organization of American Firefighters (OBA in Spanish) and OCHA gathered in the meeting. Countries and organizations were represented by their INSARAG and/or UNDAC focal points.

Unlike previous years, it was this time to fully integrate the UNDAC and INSARAG agenda into one meeting, with the intention of promoting the identification of synergies and increasing the level of awareness of both networks by all participants.

Below is a link to the summary of the meeting. All presentations as well as meeting documents can be found on the meeting website of the Virtual OSOCC (https://vosocc.unocha.org/rss/6482w_INSARAGUNDACArgentina2019.html)

 

Chairman Summary

 

3rd INSARAG Global Meeting

The 3rd INSARAG Global Meeting will take place in Warsaw, Poland, from 4 to 9 October 2020, and is generously hosted by the National Headquarters of the State Fire Service of Poland.

 

Refer to the “IGM 2020” Tab for more information.

 

 

3rd INSARAG Global Meeting – 2021

INSARAG: 30 Years Of Urban Search and Rescue

On 6 October 2021 Poland virtually hosted the 3rd INSARAG Global Meeting. The network of policy and technical experts discussed and deliberated on new ways of delivering value-added life-saving assistance, aiming to be fit for the future.

The event provided an opportunity for USAR teams from all over the world to share their expertise and to learn from best practices across the regions striving for a global approach. During the 3rd IGM, the Warsaw Declaration was approved and launched. The theme of the meeting was “Strengthen Quality, Predictability, Speed and Flexibility in Support of National and Local Capacities.”

In 2021, INSARAG is celebrating 30 years of life-saving assistance. The Global Meeting offered a unique opportunity to celebrate the anniversary and launch a series of products  to commemorate INSARAG’s birthday, all of them are available here:

IGM Portal is now available at this link. It is a dedicated website designed as a ‘one-stop shop’ for all of the information related to the 3rd IGM. You can find more information on this link.

3rd IGM 2021 Statistics

• 1-month remote event

• 778 participants in the 5 network meetings

• 1 Global Meeting – Over 350 participants from 150 Member States and organizations
Endorsement of the Warsaw Declaration
Launch of the INSARAG Exposure Story
Launch of This is INSARAG

• 3 Regional Meetings
Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting – 105 participants
Africa-Europe-Middle East Regional Meeting – 100 participants
Americas Regional Meeting – 83 participants

• 1 Technical Working Group and Team Leaders Meeting – 140 participants

• 1 Virtual Exhibition Area
26 virtual exhibition stands established
5 live sessions

• 1 Canvas Sheet
85 photos
55 quotes
4 videos

• 6 Technical Discussion Forums

Endorsed IGM Warsaw Declaration

3rd INSARAG Global Meeting
06 October 21 (13:00-16:00)Recording of the meeting at these links:
– English
– Spanish		Chairman Summary at this link
INSARAG Asia Pacific (AP) Regional Meeting1 September 21 (03:00-06:00)Chairman Summary at this link
INSARAG Africa-Europe-Middle East (AEME) Regional Meeting3 September 21 (08:00-11:00)Recording of the meeting at this link
Technical Meeting of Working Groups and Team Leaders14 September 21 (12:00-14:00)Recording of the meeting at this linkChairman Summary at this link
INSARAG & UNDAC Americas Regional Meeting14 September 21 (19:00-22:00)

Key documents can be consulted here:

IGM Final List of Participants

IGM Programme 2021 

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