Emergency Response Team
"...That Others May Live...."
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Pictured: Team on deployment during Pakistan earthquake in Mountains of NWFP Oct 2005.
ERT SAR (Emergency Response Team) is an International Disaster Response Search and Rescue Organization. ERT SAR deploys to national and international disasters during emergencies, performs Advanced Rescue, medical, International Relief and humanitarian aid missions and also helps countries and organisations develop proactive strategies and plans to reduce and mitigate risk. 
Pictured: Team Members on deployment Summer 2008 working in Peshawar North West Frontier Province of Pakistan as part of the work in developing emergency response for the Civil Defence.
There are many Search & Rescue disciplines. As well as Disaster Response teams we also provide education in all components of the Disaster Management Cycle and Capacity Building, CBDRM (Community Based) Disaster Risk Management / DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction) and Resilience.
ERT SAR also maintains a presence in the UK through local community programmes, events, fundraisers, training and NHS Medical First Responder programmes. like the Community First Responder or CFR programmes by medical volunteers.
ERT SAR is based in the UK (physically located in London and the Thames Valley) but have members nationally from the North of England to the South Coast and Wales to the East Coast. ERT SAR is also now developing teams abroad.
Although we are currently not recruiting for Operational Members, we are always looking for keen volunteers to support the work of the charity. Get in touch!
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OCTOBER 2009: Operational Training Course
18 members of ERT SAR Graduate from an intensive weekend (with overnight stay) for Operational Training. Click here for the write up. Click here for the Course Content:
Pictured below: Team Building and Communications Exercise
Pictured below: LEFT: Paul, Martin, Kevin & Scott doing a "Bonnet Brieifng." RIGHT PICTURE: Medical Doctors: Dr Sam, Dr Nicola & Dr Dee, with Combat Medic Gary, EMT Kevin (and 'casualty' Merv) on C-Spine Control.
Thanks to Mediwrap Thermal Products for the blankets.
Emergency Response & Search & Rescue Book
The latest book on Emergency Response and Search and Rescue has just been released. SAR Chief Gary Foo wrote this comprehensive reference guide with a Foreword by Police Chief Inspector Richard Auger and recommendations from US Air Force Commander and Special Forces Pararescue Jumper Troy Arce and former 22 Special Air Service (SAS) and Chairman of Globerisk Intl, Alan Bell.
Information on the book can be found here.
Order from Amazon.co.uk by clicking here.
AUG 2009: FUN FITNESS TEST & SURVIVAL TRAINING 
Members of ERT Search & Rescue did one of their regular fitness tests (this was the enhanced which the 20 push up, 30 crunches, wind sprints, run, toe touch and body carry at the end.)
The reason is it called the 'fun' version is during the session members participated in a search and survival training component on the move where powers of observation are tested along side what youcan eat in the wilds and how to survival in the wilderness.
(Here Paul is talking about wild foods like mushrooms on one of the brief stops along the way!)
MARINE UNIT
Members of ERT Search & Rescue Marine Unit provide annual water safety and medical cover on the River Thames and provide demonstrations and water safety talks. The weekend event was well attended by a dozen and a half members who provided a commedable professional service as complimented by the organisers and public.
HAPPY WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY
ERT Search & Rescue would like to wish everyone a very Happy World Humanitarian Day - 2009.
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The Emergency Response Team - Search and Rescue (ERT SAR) would like to wish everybody a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for your support. You are part of our team!
TRAINING
Membersof ERT Search & Rescue receive regular training from various specialist training providers and are fortunate to get many concessions for professional training for our members (such as from BLACK BADGE). We are also able to provide official certification levels for respective training from accredited instructors. Marine Unit sample training includes RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Powerboat and First Aid on Water qualifications, (See BLACK BADGE by clicking here.) RLSS (Royal Life Saving Society) Life Saving, NFPA (National Fire ProtectionAgency) Compliant Swiftwater Rescue, etc.,
Profile of a Member
This month's profile of a member is ROB ELLIS. ROB is a professional Health and Safety trainer and inspector and qualified Arborist as well as Aerial Rescue Technician. He has a background in outdoor pursuits such as climbing and kayaking and adventure training. Rob has training from the military and many useful qualifications and a background that benefits the Emergency Response Team and he is always keen to share his knowledge with members. He is also 1 of 9 Members of the Emergency Response Team Executive Committee. (Dec2009)
MERVYN REDFEARN is a 30 year veteran of Her Majesty's Royal Marine Commandos working in various specialist roles including Combat Medic and earning his Commission working up through the ranks. Merv has many qualifications from Diver to Rope Rescue and Swiftwater Rescue Instructor to Complementary Sports Therapist! He has also deployed with Emergency Response Team on major emergencies around the world including the 2005 earthquakes in Pakistan. He is a leader and Instructor and a valued member. (Nov2009)
NATHALIE TANNER has been a member of the Emergency Response Team for 5 years. In her professional career she works in the Motion Picture industry as a Producer to many well known shows. "Production" is often paralleled with "Command and Control" in the Emergency Services world due to the need to coordinate many activities at the same time in a stressful environment! ERT are pleased to have someone with Nathalie's skills and contacts when it comes to international or national deployments and front line operations. (Oct 2009)
UN INSARAG
Emergency Response Team Search and Rescue has trained UN Coordinators and is a listed INSARAG (International Search & Rescue Advisory Group) SAR Team and is listed on the United Nations registry.