Category: Press releases

12 April 2016

Trace reconstruction in Weeze

Our mantrailers were in action several times last week. The week began with a trace reconstruction in Weeze for the CID. On Thursday and Friday, they were again called out by the CID to search for missing persons in Kleve. (more…) Read more: Article from 12.04.2016

4 April 2016

I.S.A.R. Germany takes over the conversion and preparation of the damage sites for the upcoming EU-MODEX exercise

The expertise acquired over the years in the creation of realistic deployment scenarios and rubble structures, such as those encountered after an earthquake, was once again incorporated into the remodelling project. The more realistic the training opportunities for rescue teams, the better they can practise and prepare for emergencies. (more…) Read more: Article from 04/04/2016

1 April 2016

I.S.A.R. Germany helps search for a missing worker in Duisburg harbour basin with four specially trained rescue dogs after ship explosion

Two people were killed in the accident that occurred yesterday morning on a tanker in a shipyard in Duisburg-Meiderich. A third worker is still missing. I.S.A.R. Germany is assisting the police in the search for the man with sniffer dogs on land and on the water. Thanks to their fine nose, the... Read more: Article from 01.04.2016

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