Month: September 2024

A large group of people stand in a meadow in front of a tree that dominates the picture. They are mainly wearing brightly coloured emergency clothing in red, yellow and black. They are obviously medical or rescue service professionals, as they are posing in front of a World Health Organisation (WHO) Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) banner. The banner refers to a classification from 2018. Some people on the left are wearing civilian clothes, while the majority of the group in the centre and on the right are wearing uniforms. The scene takes place outdoors, surrounded by green spaces and large trees.
29 September 2024

Medical team re-certified by WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has once again certified our medical team for international operations. I.S.A.R. Germany thus continues to provide a so-called Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Type 1, which means that the treatment of patients is guaranteed in a field-based emergency department with several medical specialities. The team therefore includes internists, surgeons, paediatricians, general practitioners, emergency paramedics, nurses, midwives... Read more: Article from 29.09.2024
I.S.A.R. during disaster exercise in Taiwan
23 September 2024

I.S.A.R. during disaster exercise in Taiwan

International cooperation following major earthquakes was the focus of a large-scale exercise in Taiwan. ISAR Germany and the partner organisation BRH took part as observers. The exercise was organised to mark the 25th anniversary of the earthquake on 21 September 1999 and involved search and rescue teams from Taiwan, the Philippines, South Korea, Japan and Fiji. The focus was on rescue measures, technical innovations... Read more: Article from 23.09.2024
I.S.A.R. Germany and Taiwan expand cooperation: MoU signed
20 September 2024

I.S.A.R. Germany and Taiwan expand cooperation: MoU signed

The Taiwanese fire service and I.S.A.R. Germany will work more closely together in future. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Taiwan on 21 September 1999, I.S.A.R. Germany and the Taiwanese National Fire Agency (NFA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The ceremony took place in the presence of the Taiwanese Minister of the Interior Liu Shyh-fang and the Director General of the Taiwanese Fire Department Huan-Chang... Read more: Article from 20.09.2024