A-PAD Search And Rescue Team Prepares For South West Monsoon
A debriefing was held with the A-PAD SL Search and Rescue team in preparation for the upcoming South West Monsoonal rains. The preparedness levels of the team and also the existing capacity were discussed for better coordination. Furthermore, new stakeholders were included into
Orientation In Psychological First Aid In Disasters
A-PAD Sri Lanka partnered with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), in introducing Psychological First Aid (PFA) to the Search & Rescue Team as well as Private and I/ NGO sector members. The importance being reiterated on how PFA can be applied during disasters,
A Workshop on CPR For A-PAD SL SAR Team And Private Sector Stakeholders
The Search and Rescue Team of A-PAD Sri Lanka, along with some members from the private sector recently underwent a training on Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The program was conducted and facilitated y Mr. Asanka Nanayakkara, President of Sri Lanka Life Saving (SLLS).
Capacity Building And Skill Development for A-PAD SAR Team
The Search and Rescue team of A-PAD Sri Lanka underwent an outbound skill enhancement and confidence building training in partnership with Silver Eagle Adventures. Rescue team members ranging from Sri Lanka Life Saving, Ironman 4×4, Lion Brewery Pvt Ltd, Seals Volunteer Emergency Response Team (SVERT) along with individual volunteers underwent this comprehensive training
Naval 4RS Rescue Team Simulation Exercise – Flood & Landslide
The Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) of Sri Lanka Navy formulated a training program to train naval personnel in emergency response within its institution. The final exercise of this course recently underwent at Gangewadiya, Puttalam where stakeholders from DMC, International Military and A-PAD gathered to witness the efforts of the