FIJI NERT INDUCTION TRAINING

FIJI NERT ESTABLISHED 📍
One week of intensive training concluded with the formation of Fiji's first ever National Emergency Response Team (NERT) in 2023.
A total of 35 representatives from 19 Government agencies were presented with various scenarios to test their ability to respond to such emergency situations. NERT members were taught all aspects of emergency response which included:
✅Disaster and emergency management arrangements at the national, regional and international levels
✅Relief Interventions
✅Team Development
✅Personal Preparedness
✅Alert, Activation and Mobilisation
✅Actions Upon Arrival
✅Assessment and Analysis
✅Information Management
✅Coordination
✅Humanitarian Logistics
✅Response Planning
✅Emergency Telecommunications System
✅Safety and Security in the Field
✅Dealing with the media
✅Demobilisation
The induction training aimed to equip first responders with tools and methodology for the deployment of surge capacity for disaster response within and outside the country; and enhance interoperability among first responders from different agencies at all levels.
The establishment of the Fiji NERT mechanism will be responsible for providing surge capacity for the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) and Government at the sub-national levels in managing and conducting emergency relief operations and preparedness activity.
The NERT will also serve as a mechanism for the Government of Fiji in providing humanitarian assistance to other countries.