Van AFAD teams undergo intensive INSARAG accreditation exam

AFAD search and rescue INSARAG accreditation Van disaster response

AFAD search and rescue teams in Van are undergoing a continuous, intensive accreditation examination based on INSARAG standards, known as IRNAP/ITUAS. The operation, which has exceeded 30 hours, tests the teams' ability to maintain technical skills, coordination, and endurance during long-term disaster response scenarios.

The assessment covers a wide range of capabilities, including personnel competence, operational planning, logistics, communication, and security. Teams are practicing technical interventions such as the controlled cutting of metal structures, structural shoring at debris sites, and high-angle rescue maneuvers involving victim access and safe evacuation.

A Base of Operations (BOO) has been established to manage the logistics, equipment control, and command of the exercise. The process aims to elevate the disaster response capacity of the provincial directorate to meet both national and international standards.

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AFAD · INSARAG · Van

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[● 3 SOURCES] A Base of Operations (BOO) has been established to manage logistics, equipment, and command. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · www.sehrivangazetesi.com · gazeterize.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The accreditation process includes evaluating personnel competence, team organization, operational planning, logistics, communication, security, and reporting. www.sehrivangazetesi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The examination process has exceeded 30 continuous hours of operational activity. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · gazeterize.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The training includes high-angle rescue scenarios involving victim access and safe evacuation. www.sehrivangazetesi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Teams are performing technical tasks such as controlled cutting of metal structures and structural shoring at debris sites. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · gazeterize.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Van AFAD teams are undergoing the INSARAG-defined National Accreditation (IRNAP/ITUAS) examination. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · www.sehrivangazetesi.com · gazeterize.com