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Rota System

The UKFSSART rota group system has now changed due to the resource requirements of the INSARAG Heavy Rescue standard.
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Hurricane Katrina Report
During the morning of Monday August 29th 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast of the USA.

Katrina caused staggering physical destruction along its path, flooded the city of New Orleans, ultimately killed over 1,300 people and became the most destructive natural disaster in American history. Urban search & rescue teams ultimately rescued over 6,500 people.

To read the Federal Government report of the 'lessons learned' from Katrina, please follow the link.

   
   
 
 
 
 
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UK Fire Service Urban Search & Rescue Dog Teams
Link across to the web site of our partner organisation and learn more about search & rescue canines.