Characteristics of Civil Defense Search and Rescue Units, Turkey, 2008-2009

Aydogdu S., Altintas K. H.

IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.13, no.9, pp.651-659, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Journal Name: IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.651-659
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Search and rescue (SAR) is a component of emergency and disaster response. SAR teams are limited in number; thus, collecting information on their characteristics may facilitate the establishment of mutual agreement protocols between countries. The objective of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of the Turkish Civil Defense SAR Units.