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We are a British charity dedicated to trying to save the lives of innocent victims of disaster, as well as relieving human suffering around the world regardless of colour, creed, religion and political persuasion.
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Our work is wide and varied

We specialise in one of the most hazardous disciplines within Search & Rescue. We provide emergency disaster response in the UK and worldwide in the immediate aftermath of natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunami, landslides, extreme weather events and areas of structural collapse. Our team of dedicated, highly-trained volunteers are on standby 24/7, every single day of the year. Every penny we raise is spent on Search and Rescue equipment, training and transporting the team to disaster sites in order that we can help those in need.

In addition to our international response team, we are also working with countries to provide advice and training on how to cope in the initial 24 hours of the disaster. We have also set up a Community Resilience Team which carries out a wide variety of work supporting the Emergency Services and Local Authorities in the UK.

Members are drawn from all walks of life. However, the one common attribute shared by all our volunteers, is the desire and determination to help the innocent victims of disaster around the world.

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Trained to deploy rapidly
wherever disaster strikes

When disaster strikes, time is of the essence. It is therefore essential that the S.A.R.A.I.D. team is well trained, well equipped and able to deploy quickly to the site of any disaster both at home and overseas.

When deployed, team members search through potentially hundreds of damaged and collapsed buildings, finding survivors and pulling them to safety using a variety of technical skills, team work and specialist equipment.

We can move swiftly to the scene of the disaster and provide a comprehensive and effective service to those in need. Whether it’s logistical, search and rescue, FPOS medical or humanitarian we have the expertise to assist.

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Going beyond borders.
working beyond the immediate need

Whilst deploying to assist with Search and Rescue after the 2015 Nepal Earthquake, we became aware of the activities of Nepal Scouts who were helping to assist in the earthquake relief efforts.

We returned twice to Nepal during 2015 to assist in conducting further training and capacity building among local communities. It was during this time that we learned first hand of the problems with some community based response programmes.

Combining the enthusiasm and talent of Scouts with our experience, knowledge and desire to help, we developed a specific training programme known as SMART. We return regularly to Nepal to run training sessions in order that communities are ready and resilient in future.

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SARAID-CRT

Working with UK communities.
Supporting the emergency services, local authority and communities

The Avon Community Resilience Team (CRT) is a trained group of volunteers drawn from all sections of  the community. Our members have a wide range of backgrounds and skillsets but each team member shares a common purpose - to assist their wider community if called upon in times of need. As we liaise with and assist First Responders, team members are trained by Fire and Police services as well as Local Authorities. Members have a good understanding of command & control at incidents and what would be expected of them.

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Keeping watch – a report on our river patrols in Bath

By dpPixelWorks | 3rd December 2017

Community Resilience News As a student at the University of Bath, the river is a very visible feature – especially so for a mature postgraduate commuting in to research flood resilience. With my own child heading off to University in a strange city, far from Bath, volunteering to be part of SARAID-CRT’s river patrol during […]

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R.I.P Captain Tom Moore you were an inspiration to a nation sending condolences to your family and friends at this sad time.

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Working with other organisations is key and were very proud to be part of @Insarag

Here is their 2020 Year in Review.
Look out for SARAID being show as part of the Beirut deployment.

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Very pleased to announce that SARAID are recruiting for both USAR Technicians and Engineers this year.

SARAID are looking to recruit suitable personnel to fill the role of USAR Technician for our International Response Team.

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2020 was a turbulent year for us all and as we look forward too the future it is good to reflect on what we have achieved. As the world came to a halt our Community resilience team are proud that our volunteers stood up to the challenge.

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International Response Team Yate Fire Station
Station Road Yate
Bristol BS37 4AL
Community Resilience Team Nailsea Fire Station
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