Rescue South Africa
USAR Team Details
| Team Name | Rescue South Africa |
| Accronym | RSA |
| Home country | South Africa |
| Team Type | USAR |
| INSARAG Classification | No IEC or national classification |
| Number of Personnel | 50 |
| Structure | MISSION COMMAND Mission Safety Officer OSOCC/Effected Country Liaison Team Physician Operations Logistics and Communications – Quartermaster – Communications EXTRICATION – Team Leader (2×2) – SiteMedic/Safety Officer (2×2) – Tech search (2×2) – Extrications (2×14) (Two 10 man crews per 12h shift) SEARCH – Team Leader (2×1) – Site Medic/Safety Officer (2×1) – K-9 Search (2×2) – Tech Search (2×2) (One 6 man crew per 12h shift) SPECIALISTS – Structural Engineer (1) Hazmat Specialist (2) Rigger (1) (One specialist 12 h shift) |
| Foundation Year | 1999 |
| Website | www.rescue-sa.co.za |
| Team Focal Point | Mr Jappie Lengoabala ERE National Exercise Director South Africa South Africa Email: jappiel  ndmc.gov.za |
| Country Policy Focal Point | Dr Elias Bongani Sithole Head: National Disaster Management Centre, South Africa Email: eliass ndmc.gov.zaTel: 072 9338977 |
| Country Operational Focal Point | Mr Thabo Charles Mabaso Team Leader USAR-SA Email: charlesm tshwane.gov.zaTel: +27123586291 Mr Roland Hendricks |
| Last Update | 3/4/2025 9:48:00 AM |