2026 IEC CHN-03 Congratulations to the Hong Kong China Search and Rescue Team (HKGSART, CHN-03) for successfully passing the INSARAG External Classification (IEC) in Hong Kong, China, between 16–20 March 2026! CHN-03 is the 61st INSARAG-classified team globally and the 3rd classified team from China. This recognition affirms the exceptional skill and commitment to international […]
Once a USAR team and its sponsoring organisation have agreed to undergo the IEC, it is required to submit an application to the INSARAG Secretariat making use of the IEC Application Phase 1 Form (Annex E of the IEC/IER Guidelines). The requirements for this application are as follows: The country’s INSARAG Focal Point is required
Application Classified Teams Over the past decades, the frequency and impact of disasters in densely populated urban areas where communities live and work in concrete and reinforced concrete structures have underscored the growing need for advanced Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) capabilities. While the deployment of international USAR teams has provided significant benefits to trapped
