Story: Search and rescue

Training exercise

A person in safety gear spraypainting words and numbers on a wall surrounded by building wreckage.

During a training exercise, a member of the rescue team at Victoria University of Wellington sprays search information on a damaged building before other team members enter. The team adheres to the principles and undertakes the training recommended by New Zealand Urban Search and Rescue. It is able to respond to emergencies at the university’s campuses, and beyond if necessary.

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Nancy Swarbrick and Dan Clearwater, 'Search and rescue - New Zealand search and rescue organisations', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/13202/training-exercise (accessed 28 April 2024)

Story by Nancy Swarbrick and Dan Clearwater, published 24 Sep 2007, reviewed & revised 27 Jul 2023 with assistance from Dan Clearwater