The many missions undertaken in North and South America, in Europe, the Middle East, the Far East,Africa and Russia make the International Rescue Corps a much respected and admired body throughout a great many countries.

The willingness to attend any disaster, natural or man-made, is genuinely admired as is the capacity to mobilise a team or teams to assist in the coordination of local and international rescue efforts within a few hours, which is an impressive capability.

Good advance planning and effectiveness in difficult circumstances have led to countless successes. I wish the International Rescue Corps whose professionalism is of the highest standard, every success in the future.  Their skills and expertise will always be in demand.