TAKUT, the Tofaş Search and Rescue team, has officially earned its "National Search and Rescue Accreditation Certificate" through a strategic partnership between the Tofaş factory and AFAD. This achievement marks them as the first team among Koç Group companies and members of the Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) to receive such accreditation.
Founded in 2016, the team has been a vital force on the ground, serving actively during the Elazığ and Van earthquakes, as well as the devastating February 6 disaster. In its pursuit of excellence in disaster and emergency management, the team successfully cleared the rigorous accreditation exams set by AFAD—the national authority responsible for standardizing emergency response units.
Comprised of 30 dedicated Tofaş volunteers, the TAKUT team underwent comprehensive evaluations across several critical domains, including: Geospatial navigation and site mobilization, establishing field bases and deployment logistics, equipment standardization and compliance, advanced first aid and radio communications, urban search and rescue (USAR) operations and debris removal.
Looking ahead, TAKUT is focused on securing higher-level accreditation while working to institutionalize these life-saving competencies across the entire company.