Asia-Pacific USAR Team Coordination Course in the Republic of Korea, 23-27 March 2026

From 23 to 27 March 2026, the National Fire Agency (NFA) of the Republic of Korea, in collaboration with the Korea Disaster Relief Team (KDRT), hosted the Urban Search and Rescue Coordination Cell (UCC) Course in Busan, Republic of Korea.

The course brought together 22 participants from eight international Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams, engaged in practical exercises and knowledge exchange, contributing to a more cohesive and capable global USAR network. The training reinforced regional cooperation and advanced a shared commitment to effective, coordinated disaster response. Delivered under the guidance of expert instructors from the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG), the training focused on strengthening coordination capacities in line with INSARAG methodology, promoting interoperability, and enhancing readiness for complex emergency operations.

The successful completion of the course by all participants reflects the continued dedication of USAR teams to uphold INSARAG standards and further improve collective response capabilities. This training course underscores the importance of international collaboration in ensuring timely, efficient, and life-saving assistance in disaster-affected areas.

Appreciation is extended to the NFA and the KDRT for hosting the course, and to the expert instructors from Australia, Singapore, and the Republic of Korea for their invaluable contributions.

2026年3月23日至27日，大韩民国国家消防厅（NFA）与韩国灾害救援队（KDRT）合作，在大韩民国釜山主办了城市搜索与救援协调单元（UCC）课程。

该课程汇集了来自八支国际城市搜索与救援（USAR）队的22名参与者，开展了实操演练和知识交流，为打造更具凝聚力和能力的全球USAR网络作出了贡献。此次培训加强了区域合作，并推进了对有效、协调的灾害响应的共同承诺。培训在国际搜索与救援咨询组（INSARAG）专家教官的指导下开展，重点在于按照INSARAG方法加强协调能力，促进互操作性，并提升应对复杂紧急行动的准备程度。

全体参与者顺利完成该课程，体现了USAR队持续致力于维护INSARAG标准并进一步提高集体响应能力。此次培训课程凸显了国际合作对于在受灾地区确保及时、高效和拯救生命的援助的重要性。

谨此感谢NFA和KDRT主办此次课程，并感谢来自澳大利亚、新加坡和大韩民国的专家教官作出的宝贵贡献。