About USAR

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This page is about Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) in New Zealand.

NZ USAR is a multi-agency operational framework, administered by the New Zealand Fire Service and Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management.

Why USAR is Needed shows New Zealand's exposure to a variety of natural hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, storms, tsunami and volcanoes, which could trap people in structural collapses.

What NZ USAR Does outlines how Regional Response Teams and NZ USAR Task Force Teams respond to incidents.

NZ USAR Structure defines NZ USAR's organisational structure and operating framework.

USAR History outlines the development of urban search and rescue internationally and in New Zealand.