Firefighter Rescue Network

The Firefighter Rescue Network

A 501(c) nonprofit supporting first responders and the communities they serve.

The Mobile Rescue Center (MRC) of the State Emergency Services of Ukraine is the national Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team dedicated to rescuing victims trapped in building collapses. Certified by the United Nations International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) as a heavy rescue team in 2014, and recertified in 2019, the MRC has an incredible resource of highly trained rescuers but lacks sufficient equipment to address the catastrophic conditions brought on by the Russian invasion. The Firefighter Rescue Network is currently working to supply the specialized equipment needed to leverage the expertise of the MRC rescuers.

Tour the MRC Training Polygon

The Mobile Rescue Center has a world-class training facility devoted to maintaining its rescue skills.  It includes areas to practice building collapse searches, stabilizing damaged buildings, high angle rescue, vehicle extractions, railway emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and search dog training.  This dedication to service has been ongoing since the formation of the Mobile Rescue Center.

by Heather Carle July 1, 2022July 1, 2022

Meet the MRC Search Dogs

The Mobile Rescue Center (MRC) of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine has several search dogs that are supported by the Firefighter Rescue Network. Take a look through their pictures below.

by Heather Carle July 1, 2022

First Look 360 Search Cameras supporting Ukraine First Responders

Thanks to very generous support from our donors and with help from Agility Technologies (Agility Technologies Corp. | FirstLook360 (agilitycorp.com) we have been able to equip the Mobile Rescue Center with two of the most state-of-the-art advanced search cameras available, the First Look 360.  These cameras can search for victims trapped in building collapses by…

by Heather Carle July 1, 2022