- Hellenic Rescue Team

Hellenic Rescue Team is a non-governmental organization of Search and Rescue; its members participated voluntarily in operations since 1978. Since 1994 it is running under the form of an association. Is an organization acknowledged by Civil Protection Authorities of Ministry of Internal Affairs with Register No6, and is in constant cooperation with the Ministry of Citizen Protection (with Register No14) as well as the European Union (ECHO*). HRT is member of the INSARAG / UN, IKAR/CISA, IRO & IMRF as well. Since January 2012, HRT is under a major shift. As the organisation is getting bigger and involved in more and more R&D projects, it gradually strengthens its research resources. The HRTs fundamental aim is the Search and Rescue of people in need and the organisation of Aid Missions in naturals and man-made disasters all over the world, nevertheless a major objective (and vital tool to achieve our mission) is Research and Development in the area of Search and Rescue, Crisis ...