The Team

- H.R.T. is a non-governmental organization of Search and Rescue, its members participated voluntarily in operations since 1978. Since 1994 it is running under the form of an association.
-Is an organization acknowledged by Civil Protection Authorities of Ministry of Internal Affairs with Register No6, and is in constant cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Y.D.A.S.* with Register No14) as well as the European Union. (ECHO*)
-Since 23rd of June HRT is member of the INSARAG / UN
- With its human potential of 1100 volunteers all over Hellas, participates in Search and Rescue missions in cases of urgent needs and massive disasters, wherever they take place in Hellas or abroad.
- Is consisted of professional and amateur rescuers with perfect scientific and technological knowledge that act within the spirit of voluntarism.

*International Expanding Cooperation's Department of the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
* European Commission Humanitarian aid Office.

Role
HRT's fundamental objectives are the Search and Rescue of people in need as well as to provide humanitarian aid inside and outside Hellenic borders .
HRT's Departments
- Massive Disasters : HRT has at its disposal a team in state of alertness, fully technologically equipped and ready to act within 2 hours. HRT's corporate planning is to intervene in any part of the world, in case of earthquakes, floods and extended catastrophes
- Mountain Rescue : The richest in experience HRT Department, having participated in over 100 missions of Search and Rescue, has all the appropriate apparatus and the perfect training to intervene in mountain accidents and air crashes, accomplishing even the most difficult operations.
- Water Search and Rescue : Éts members are experienced scuba divers, speed-craft controllers, sailors, bay-watchers and support crew who are participating in Search and Rescue (SAR) at sea, rivers, and lakes. They are in constant cooperation with the Hellenic Coast Guard and the Hellenic Air Force.
- Search Dogs : Faithful helpers in our efforts are our four-legged colleagues that with the care and training provided by our Dog Handler Instructors, contribute their best in SAR operations mostly in debris due to earthquakes
- First Aid : Professionals in health domain support the rescue departments of HRT providing first aid during our missions. In addition, they train new HRT's members in First Aid.
- Research and Technology : The development of the specialized knowledge of HRT's members led to the exploitation of modern technology and its focusing on creating applications and devices useful in Search and Rescue. The Department has to show a variety of pioneer inventions.
- Humanitarian Missions : HRT's department that collects, carries over and distributes humanitarian aid to populations suffering from disasters and abnormal crisis. In addition HRT, in cooperation with the Greek Government as well as the European Union (ECHO*), is in charge of the management of aid programs towards third countries.
- Training : HRT organizes special schools and seminars by professional trainers, in Hellas and abroad, in order to provide its members with all the technical knowledge needed. * European Commission Humanitarian aid Office

* European Commission Humanitarian aid Office
ADMINISTRATION
The Administration Council of HRT
President Athanasios Sotirakis
Vice-president Alexandros Liamos
Secretary Nikos Zachopoulos
Special executive secretary Kostas Migotzidis
Treasurer Christos Vetlis
Member Giorgos Kalogeropoulos
Member Michalis Thalassinos