Swiss Rescue
USAR Team Details
| Team Name | Swiss Rescue |
| Accronym | SR |
| Home country | Switzerland |
| Team Type | USAR |
| INSARAG Classification | Heavy IEC USAR team (2008) |
| IEC History | 2014, 2021 – Heavy IERs |
| Number of Personnel | 80 |
| Structure | • Swiss Rescue is structured according to the INSARAG guidelines: • The operational unit is subdivided into two task forces (TF). This allows them to work on two work sites simultaneously. Each TF is led by a Chief Rescue and is divided into 2 sections with a leader, 6 rescuers and 2 dog handlers. In the TF are HazMat specialists, structural engineers and medical experts. Shifting is foreseen after 8-12 hrs • The medical experts includes 3 rescue doctors, 4 paramedics •The USAR coordination capacity (incl. RDC and UCC capacity) is given •The education/training is carried out according to the INSARAG Guidelines |
| Foundation Year | 1981 |
| Website | https://www.eda.admin.ch/deza/en/home/sdc/activities/humanitarian-aid/operational-resources/swiss-rescue.html |
| Team Focal Point | Mr Fabien Valterio Desk Officer Swiss Rescue SDC, Chief Specialized Group Rescue C Op Switzerland Email: fabien.valterio  eda.admin.chTel: +41789473155 |
| Country Policy Focal Point | Mr Silvio Flückiger Deputy Head of the Humanitarian Aid Department SHA Head of H-Operations Ministry of Foreign Affairs Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC Email: silvio.flueckiger eda.admin.ch |
| Country Operational Focal Point | Mr David Sochor Chief Rapid Response and Early Recover, SDC Swiss Humanitarian Aid, INSARAG Operational Focal Point, Co-Chair IEC/R-Quality Assurance Working Group Email: david.sochor eda.admin.ch |
| Last Update | 5/14/2026 1:25:00 PM |