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Last modified by Mark Rinse van Koningsveld on 2025/09/08 13:47
Indirect stakeholders do not interact directly with the technologies developed in SYNERGISE, but they shape the environment in which USAR teams operate. They define legal, operational, and logistical constraints, and they influence the objectives and overall success of the mission. These actors include coordination bodies, support services, and partner organisations such as local fire departments, health services, police, military units, and utilities. Their needs center on clear information sharing, interoperability, and standardized reporting that ensures smooth coordination across all layers of an operation.
Indirect Stakeholders in USAR Operations
| Stakeholder | Description |
|---|---|
| INSARAG | Provides international guidelines, classifications, and coordination support for USAR teams. May deploy coordination cells and set reporting standards during large-scale incidents. |
| IFAFRI | The International Forum to Advance First Responder Innovation supports the development of affordable, innovative technologies to improve first responder safety and effectiveness. |
| Technology Developer | Designs, develops, and deploys technologies. Concerned with functionality, usability, and addressing any technical or social challenges encountered by end users. |
| Third Parties | Organisations or entities that provide supporting materials or services, such as site owners, mapping data providers, or infrastructure operators. |
| Local Fire Departments | Often the first local responders in urban disasters. They coordinate with incoming USAR teams and may provide additional personnel, vehicles, and equipment. |
| Health Organisations / Hospitals / EMS | Receive casualties from the field, requiring smooth handovers, triage information, and capacity-aware routing. They are affected by how well data and patient info are transferred. |
| Police | Secure perimeters, manage investigations, and ensure public safety around the incident site. Require consistent geotagged maps, timestamps, and coordination with USAR command. |
| Military Organisations | Provide logistical support, heavy equipment, transport (air/ground), security, or engineering expertise in large-scale incidents, especially when civil capacity is exceeded. |
| Utilities / Public Works | Responsible for shutting down gas, water, and power in affected areas and coordinating safe use of heavy plant machinery, requiring clear deconfliction with USAR activities. |