International Rescue Corps

USAR Team Details

Team Name International Rescue Corps
Accronym I.R.C
Home country United Kingdom
Team Type USAR
INSARAG Classification No IEC or national classification
Number of Personnel 30-50
Structure The team is structured with an overall team leader but operates a very flexible sub structure, in that it can be split as local circumstances require or dictate into sub-teams or groups. The team also has the ability to operate its own satellite communications network. It is structured to operate advance reconnaissance in difficult disaster areas. Each sub-team is also totally self contained. Each team member has skills which relate to the anticipated disaster environment. All team members are fully trained in search and rescue medical training to paramedic standard, with knowledge of triage and casualty trauma and handling. Duty Officer, Office 1, Newhouse Business Park, Grangemouth, FK3 8LL. The 24hr contact is 01324 665011. email admin@intrescue.org
Foundation Year 1981
Website www.intrescue.org
Team Focal Point
Country Policy Focal Point Mr Charlie Mason
Humanitarian Adviser FCDO
Email: charlie.masonfcdo.gov.uk
Country Operational Focal Point Mr Russell Gauden
UK ISAR National Coordinator National Operational Focal point
Email: rgaudenfireresilience.org.uk
Tel: +447395370566
Last Update 12/22/2020 9:05:00 AM
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