Armenian Rescuers Complete Training in Disaster Modelling

RACHR has completed an advanced training entitled “Computer Modelling of Emergencies”. Four personnel from the Rescue Service of the MIA of Armenia took part in the training. It was delivered by an instructor from the Siberian Fire and Rescue Academy of the Emercom of Russia.

During the course, participants studied the fundamentals of working with spatial data and geographic information systems (GIS), the theoretical foundations of modelling, and key approaches to developing and applying computer models of emergencies and disasters.

The knowledge and skills acquired will enable the specialists to use modern information technologies to forecast the potential consequences of emergencies, develop well-founded management decisions, plan emergency response and recovery operations, and coordinate the resources and personnel of emergency services.