The goal of DARE is to address the interoperability gap in cross-country support for extreme wildfire and flood events by defining comprehensive response guidelines and harmonizing the competencies and knowledge of emergency crews across different countries in Europe. Additionally, DARE will develop an open source dashboard for enhanced information sharing.
Background
Europe faces an increasing number of large-scale disasters, both natural and man-made, that demand cross-border coordination and rapid deployment of emergency resources. However, disparities in national command structures, technical standards, and operational procedures continue to hinder interoperability and the efficiency of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM).
The DARE project (Deployment And engagement of Resources and citizens for European Emergency Response) addresses these challenges by fostering a harmonised approach to European emergency response. It builds upon lessons learned from recent flood and wildfire events across Europe and capitalises on the outcomes of major EU initiatives such as DRIVER+, FIRE-IN, SAFERS, and Firelogue. Through a multi-actor collaboration involving research institutions, civil protection authorities, NGOs, and training centres, DARE will advance Europe’s collective capability to respond effectively to transnational emergencies.
