The INSARAG External Classification (IEC) system aims to clarify the specific capabilities of Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams offering international assistance. By classifying teams according to standardized criteria, disaster-affected countries can better prioritize and integrate international USAR support that demonstrably strengthens their national response capacity.
This independent, verifiable, and voluntary process, along with the INSARAG External Reclassification (IER) for reassessment, has garnered unanimous support within INSARAG. Over the years, there has been many IEC and IER conducted across the regions.
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2026
IEC CHN-11
IEC ROU-01
IEC GER-01
IER ATU-01
IEC LTU-01
IER MAS-01
Congratulations to the Lithuanian Urban Search and Rescue Team LTU-01 on successfully completing the INSARAG External Classification (IEC) as a Light team, held from 7 to 11 September 2026 in Lithuania!
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This important achievement highlights the team’s strong operational capabilities, professionalism, and commitment to international search and rescue standards.
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Hosted in Lithuania, the classification process demonstrated the team’s ability to operate effectively in complex emergency environments and contribute to coordinated international response efforts.
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This successful classification reflects Lithuania’s continued commitment to strengthening global emergency response capacity.
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The INSARAG Secretariat extends its sincere congratulations to the entire LTU-01 team on this significant achievement!
IER COL-01
Congratulations to the Colombia Urban Search And Rescue Team (COL-01) for successfully passing the INSARAG External Reclassification (IER) in Bogota, Colombia, from 7 to 12 June 2026! This recognition affirms the exceptional skill and commitment to international search and rescue of the team. The INSARAG Secretariat extends its most sincere congratulations.
IEC ITA-02
Congratulations to the Italian Urban Search and Rescue Team ITA-02 for successfully passing the INSARAG External Classification (IEC) as a Light team from 18 to 22 May 2026 in Italy! This important achievement highlights the team’s strong operational capabilities, professionalism, and commitment to international search and rescue standards. The classification process, hosted in Italy, demonstrated the team’s ability to operate effectively in complex emergency environments and to contribute to coordinated international response efforts. This successful classification reflects Italy’s continued dedication to strengthening global emergency response capacity. The INSARAG Secretariat extends its most sincere congratulations.
IEC ITA-01
Congratulations to the Italian Urban Search and Rescue Team ITA-01 for successfully passing the INSARAG External Classification (IEC) as a Medium team from 18 to 22 May 2026 in Italy! This important achievement highlights the team’s strong operational capabilities, professionalism, and commitment to international search and rescue standards. The classification process, hosted in Italy, demonstrated the team’s ability to operate effectively in complex emergency environments and to contribute to coordinated international response efforts. This successful classification reflects Italy’s continued dedication to strengthening global emergency response capacity. The INSARAG Secretariat extends its most sincere congratulations.
IEC ECU-01
Congratulations to the Ecuadorian Urban Search And Rescue Team (ECU-01) for successfully passing the INSARAG External Classification (IEC) in Quito, Ecuador, from 27 April to 1 May 2026! This recognition affirms the exceptional skill and commitment to international search and rescue of the team. The INSARAG Secretariat extends its most sincere congratulations.
Congratulations to the Algerian Urban Search And Rescue Team (ALG-01) for successfully passing the INSARAG External Reclassification (IER) in Algiers, Algeria, between 13–17 April 2026! This recognition affirms the exceptional skill and commitment to international search and rescue of the team. The INSARAG Secretariat extends its most sincere congratulations.
IER ALG-01
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 search and rescue of the team. The INSARAG Secretariat extends its most sincere congratulations.
IER UAE-01
Congratulations to the United Arab Emirates (UAE USAR TEAM) (UAE-01) Team for successfully passing the INSARAG External Reclassification (IER) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, between 07-13 February 2026! This recognition affirms the exceptional skill and commitment to International Search and Rescue of the team. The INSARAG Secretariat extends its most sincere congratulations.
IER FRA-03
Congratulations to the 7th French Battalion For Civil Protection (FRA-03) Team for successfully passing the INSARAG External Reclassification (IER) in France, between 26-30 January 2026! This recognition affirms the exceptional skill and commitment to International Search and Rescue of the team. The INSARAG Secretariat extends its most sincere congratulations.
2025
IER YYY-xx
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2024
IEC WWW-yy
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2023
IEC WWW-yy
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2022
IEC WWW-yy
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