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Joint cholera training strengthens disaster preparedness
20 November 2025

Joint cholera training strengthens disaster preparedness

A comprehensive cholera training course organised by the Robert Koch Institute, Aktion Deutschland hilft and the World Health Organisation (WHO) has prepared medical professionals, volunteers and members of local organisations to deal with the infectious disease. I.S.A.R. Germany took part in the workshop, which combined theoretical knowledge with practical exercises. The training focussed on knowledge about transmission routes, symptoms and... Read more: Article from 20.11.2025
Large group of an emergency medical team during an outdoor exercise. The participants are standing on a meadow in front of blue emergency tents, wearing predominantly blue emergency waistcoats and looking into the camera. Above them is a blue sky with clouds and trees in the background.
20 November 2025

I.S.A.R. supports Indonesian team with WHO certification

On 19 October 2025, the Indonesian rescue team MDMC (Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Center) received certification as an Emergency Medical Team (EMT) from the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr Roy Cosico from the WHO EMT Secretariat presented the team led by Dr Corona Rintawan with the official EMT patch. This makes MDMC the 63rd certified EMT worldwide and the first from Indonesia.... Read more: Article from 20.11.2025
I.S.A.R. demonstrates pioneering technology at GEXTRECS final
26 October 2025

I.S.A.R. demonstrates pioneering technology at GEXTRECS final

When every second counts and conventional communication networks fail, satellite technology becomes a lifesaver. This week, I.S.A.R. Germany impressively demonstrated how modern GOVSATCOM solutions are revolutionising international disaster relief. The final demonstration of the EU project GEXTRECS took place simultaneously at two strategic locations: at the historic moated castle Haus Wohnung in Voerde and on the Spanish research vessel Sarmiento de Gamboa in Vigo.... Read more: Article from 26.10.2025
Logo of startsocial with a green circle and the text "startsocial - hilfe für helfer" in black and white.
17 October 2025

I.S.A.R. receives start-up social scholarship

I.S.A.R. Germany has been selected by an independent jury as one of 100 initiatives from almost 300 applications for the startsocial consultancy grant 2025/26. The award from the non-profit organisation startsocial e.V. recognises the work of our voluntary civil protection organisation and enables targeted further development in the field of professional communication. Expertise from the business world for civil protection The scholarship combines... Read more: Article from 17.10.2025
Fire and rescue services prepare for an exercise or operation in front of a tunnel portal in the forest.
18 September 2025

I.S.A.R. at NATO exercise in Bulgaria

The 20th NATO Emergency Management Exercise "BULGARIA 2025" took place in Bulgaria from 7 to 12 September 2025 and marked an important milestone for I.S.A.R. Germany and international cooperation in civil protection. As part of the GEXTRECS project consortium, we were able to participate in this important NATO exercise for the first time and contribute our expertise to the further development of cross-border crisis response. Complex scenarios, realistic... Read more: Article from 18.09.2025
A rescue dog searches a pile of rubble for injured people.
8 August 2025

I.S.A.R. locating team practises with rescue dogs in Austria

The rescue dog team from I.S.A.R. Germany organised its annual search week at the Tritolwerk near Vienna. The dog handlers spent a week training with their dogs in realistic rubble areas in order to perfect their search for people under operational conditions. This year, teams from @fire and the National 119 Rescue Division from South Korea also took part. The training included... Read more: Article from 08.08.2025