Rescue Services Agency (Sweden)

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The Swedish Rescue Services Agency (SRSA) (Swedish: Statens räddningsverk (SRV)) was the central supervisory government agency for the rescue services in Sweden until 2008, after which it merged into the newly formed Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency on January 1, 2009. It promoted emergency management practice that improved disaster prevention and response, and in the event of an incident/accident limited injury and damage. This was achieved among other ways by conveying information, by running training courses and holding exercises, and through supervision.

Plate with the logo marking the boundary of the training area outside of Skövde.

Government function

The SRSA was the central

fire and rescue service brigades and in the chimney sweeping service. The agency also implemented rules for safety in relation to the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail
, and co-ordinated the work of the supervisory authorities within this field.

Domestic expertise

In the event of

chemical emergencies. Furthermore, the government had an agreement with six municipalities, which states that they are to assist the Swedish Maritime Administration and the Swedish Coast Guard
with emergency operations at sea.

Overseas operations

The SRSA maintained a state of emergency preparedness to assist other countries with rescue and

Explosive Ordnance Disposal for development.[1]

Organisation

The central administration offices for the Swedish Rescue Services Agency were situated in Karlstad. Their four colleges were located at Revingeby, Rosersberg Palace, Sandö and Skövde provided the training for all the personnel in the municipal fire & rescue services and in the chimney sweeping service.[2] The agency had its main office in Karlstad and its offices for overseas operations in Kristinehamn.

Restructuring

On March 18, 2008, the Swedish government made a decision to restructure its peace-time emergency management agencies. As part of this decision, the SRSA, the Swedish Emergency Management Agency, and the Swedish National Board of Psychological Defence were dissolved at the end of 2008. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency replaced the previous three bodies.[3]

See also

References

  1. Mine Action Information Center
    's Journal of Mine Action
  2. ^ Räddningsverkets Skola i Skövde - SRSA College in Skövde (in Swedish)
  3. ^ Press release Swedish government (in Swedish)

External links

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