International Urban Search and Rescue

Course details

This is an intermediate course designed to train international participants on the tactics and techniques of conducting rescue operations in Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) settings.

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

• Explain the concepts and principles in managing and handling rescue operations in USAR settings
• Conduct rescue missions professionally in various rescue scenarios
• Demonstrate a high level of rescue skills proficiency and equipment know-how

Course Synopsis & Methodology

The topics include:

• Principles of USAR Operations
• Search and Rescue Techniques
• BA Proficiency Training
• Fundamentals of Collapsed Structural Rescue                                
• Confined Space Rescue
• Height Rescue
• Rescue Scenarios and Exercises

Participant Profile

• Personnel who have acquired relevant basic level training in USAR, and are dealing with urban disaster management
• Rescuers and fire fighters who are involved in USAR operations

Eligibility

Applicants for SCP training programmes should satisfy the following criteria: 

• Mid- to senior level officials, unless otherwise stated
• Nominated by their respective Governments or National Focal Points for Technical Assistance
• Suitably qualified to attend the training programme, as assessed by the training agency
• Proficient in English, i.e. have a good command of spoken and written English (Please note that there will be no interpreters on hand during the training)
• In good health and medically fit to complete the course
• Be able to attend the training programme from the start date to the end date