Author: Tobias Brosius

10 March 2016

Even better equipped for international aid missions Vetter GmbH donates rescue equipment for I.S.A.R. Germany

The donated products can be used to lift components weighing up to 35 tonnes. The modern control technology also makes it possible to move the rubble with millimetre precision. Vetter GmbH also donated several "Ultra Flat" lifting bags. These can be inserted into debris gaps of just 1.6 centimetres. (more…) Read more: Article from 10.03.2016

29. February 2016

Joint UN/OSOCC training with the Tacloban fire brigade

This training module was designed for the purpose of coordination in the event of a major disaster in order to train a multi-organisational structure. If a major disaster such as an earthquake occurs anywhere in the world, a wide range of organisations will be involved in humanitarian aid in the affected country. On the one hand, these are organisations that search for buried victims and... Read more: Article from 29.02.2016

3. February 2016

Since yesterday, Monday 1 February 2016, all humanitarian actors, including the UN organisation INSARAG and the WHO-EMT community, have been meeting in Geneva.

As every year, I.S.A.R. Germany is also sending representatives. This afternoon, I.S.A.R. Germany will take part in a panel discussion on the topic of "Reaching and Distributing Aid in Remote Areas". (more…) Read more: Article from 03.02.2016

1 February 2016

Mission for the missing persons detection dogs from ISAR Germany

A male person who had been missing for several days was spotted again by witnesses in a wooded area. Three missing person dogs were deployed but were unable to confirm the sighting of the person. (more…) Read more: Article from 01.02.2016