Venezuela Deployment – June 2026
June 28, 2026
UK ISAR Completes Successful Deployment to Venezuela UK ISAR teams have safely returned to the UK following a deployment to Venezuela in response to the devastating earthquakes that struck the country. The 68-strong UK contingent, made up of firefighters and specialist personnel from 14 Fire and Rescue Services, deployed to the Caraballeda coastal region, approximately […]
Mozambique Deployment – January 2026
January 20, 2026
In January, UK ISAR deployed 36 personnel to Mozambique in response to severe and prolonged flooding across Gaza, Maputo, and Sofala provinces. Sustained rainfall, combined with high-volume dam releases, led to widespread inundation, significant infrastructure damage, and entire communities becoming isolated, with many areas accessible only by air or boat. More than 650,000 people were […]
Ukraine Convoy April 2024
April 21, 2024
April 2024 In April 2024, UK ISAR supported the largest convoy ever organized by the UK Fire & Rescue Service to deliver essential equipment to Ukraine. This convoy, unprecedented in scale, saw UK ISAR take a leading role in packing, manifesting, and commanding the operation. The convoy included contributions from 15 Fire & Rescue Services […]
Morocco Deployment September 2023
September 19, 2023
UK ISAR received a request from the Moroccan government, seeking their expertise in responding to a devastating earthquake. Without hesitation, UK ISAR deployed 62 dedicated team members, accompanied by three highly trained search and rescue dogs, they swiftly mobilised and journeyed to Morocco to provide their invaluable assistance. Their mission was to offer aid to […]
Ukraine Dam Collapse
June 15, 2023
June 2023 UK ISAR has provided valuable support in coordinating and packing the water response for Ukraine on behalf of the UK Home Office and NFCC following the devastating consequences of the dam collapse. On the 24th March 2023, the Polish fire service handed over our 18 fire and rescue vehicles and essential equipment to […]
Ukraine Convoy
May 3, 2023
May 2023 UK ISAR is proud to have taken part in the 5th UK fire service convoy of 20+ fire engines and kit. A fleet of 20 decommissioned fire engines traveled from the UK to Ukraine. The vehicles, which are carrying life-saving equipment and supplies, will be donated to the war-torn country. Russ Gauden, the […]
Malawi Deployment – 17th March 2023
March 31, 2023
On 17th March, UK ISAR sent an Advanced Team of 7, including UK ISAR National Coordinator Russ Gauden, to Malawi to carry out a Rapid Needs Assessment following severe flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Freddy.
Turkey Deployment – 6th February 2023
February 15, 2023
When the Earthquake struck Turkey on Monday, 6th February, UK ISAR was promptly mobilized to assist on behalf of the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office as part of the EDT 2 program
Nepal Earthquake – 25th April 2015
December 17, 2015
The UK International Search & Rescue (ISAR) team was deployed at the request of the Government of Nepal.
New Zealand Earthquake – 22nd Feb 2011
December 17, 2011
New Zealand to assist with an international search and rescue operation, after the devastating 6.3-magnitude earthquake which hit Christchurch on 22nd February 2011.
Japan Earthquake – 11th March 2011
March 11, 2011
Japan experienced the strongest earthquake in its recorded history. Beginning with the earthquake off the coast of Honshu, it led to a series of large tsunami waves.
Haiti Earthquake 2010
January 10, 2010
A magnitude 7 earthquake hit Haiti with the epicentre 15km South West of the capital Port Au Prince.
Indonesia Earthquake – 30th September 2009
December 17, 2009
Disasters and accidents can happen at any time and anywhere in the world, often without warning. There is a need for professional teams that can deploy rapidly and undertake effective search and rescue operations.