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Congratulations to the Ecuadorian Urban Search And Rescue Team (ECU-01) for successfully passing the INSARAG External Classification (IEC) in Quito, Ecuador, from 27 April to 1 May 2026! This recognition affirms the exceptional skill and commitment to international search and rescue of the team. The INSARAG Secretariat extends its most sincere congratulations.
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Congratulations to the Algerian Urban Search And Rescue Team (ALG-01) for successfully passing the INSARAG External Reclassification (IER) in Algiers, Algeria, between 13–17 April 2026! This recognition affirms the exceptional skill and commitment to international search and rescue of the team. The INSARAG Secretariat extends its most sincere congratulations.
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The Fourth INSARAG Global Meeting was held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, from 4 to 10 July 2026 and brought together 368 participants from 41 countries and 18 organizations. The event included the INSARAG Working Group Meetings (4-5 July), which allowed Working Groups to advance on their workplans; the Team Leaders Meeting (6-7 […]
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The INSARAG Americas Regional Earthquake Response Exercise (ERE) is taking place in El Salvador from December 7 to December 10 of 2026. The main objective of this face-to-face exercise is to practice and strengthen the emergency preparedness and response coordination between national and international actors in support of a disaster-affected country as well as to […]
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This calendar provides an overview of events scheduled throughout the year and is updated regularly. For additional details, please contact the focal points listed below.To announce an event to the Secretariat, kindly use the designated: INSARAG Events Submission Form Please note that this year we will be hosting two global events: the Global Meeting […]
(Asia-Pacific News)
From 23 to 27 March 2026, the National Fire Agency (NFA) of the Republic of Korea, in collaboration with the Korea Disaster Relief Team (KDRT), hosted the Urban Search and Rescue Coordination Cell (UCC) Course in Busan, Republic of Korea. The course brought together 22 participants from eight international Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams, […]
(Global News)
The International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) held its annual Steering Group meeting on 10 March 2026 in Geneva with 256 participants in person and online. The group reviewed regional and thematic progress and endorsed important topics, such as the 2026 INSARAG Guidelines, and the INSARAG Strategy for 2026-2030.
(IEC/R News)
Congratulations to the Hong Kong China Search and Rescue Team (HKGSART, CHN-03) for successfully passing the INSARAG External Classification (IEC) in Hong Kong, China, between 16–20 March 2026! CHN-03 is the 61st INSARAG-classified team globally and the 3rd classified team from China. This recognition affirms the exceptional skill and commitment to international search and rescue […]