Operations
The prime function of the IRC is as a First Phase rescue team and principally casualty location and the size of the initial team will consist of approximately 15 people with additional or relief teams despatched as required.
Mobilisation
It is the aim of the IRC to mobilise a self-contained rescue team within 24 hours (overseas), within minutes (UK), of a request for help being received.
A request for assistance can be made direct to IRC Headquarters or, following news of a disaster being received we will make the initial contact. Permission to enter the country and confirmation that the IRC’s assistance is required will always be obtained prior to mobilisation. IRC Headquarters will be manned full time by volunteer staff throughout the mission, maintaining communication and close liaison with the team and host government.
Whilst a team is away on a mission, progress reports are posted on our Latest News pages.