LIFE LINE 2025

LIFE LINE is the only full-scale simulation in Bulgaria of a search and rescue operation after an earthquake.
It recreates real-life conditions where volunteer teams must operate in a critical, intense, and unpredictable environment.

Participants may include volunteer SAR formations, professional first aid teams, mountain rescuers, paramedics, logistics and communications teams, as well as observers from NADRB or other partner organizations.

The simulation will run between 24 and 36 hours without interruption, in order to mirror as closely as possible the real conditions of an emergency.

 The goal is to increase participants’ readiness to act in disasters, to train inter-team coordination, effective communication, first aid provision, logistics, and response in critical conditions and on difficult-to-access terrain.

The scenario involves an earthquake aftermath, multiple casualties with varying injuries, challenging terrain, severe weather conditions, limited resources, disrupted communications, and the need for urgent action.

No. The simulation is entirely based on realistic circumstances and is not prescripted – the reactions and decisions of the command center and participants drive the course of events.

 Safety is a priority. On the organizer’s part, a medical team will be on-site, along with clearly marked safety instructions that must be strictly followed. However, the organizers cannot guarantee absolute safety, and as it would happen in a real disaster, the participants must figure out how to secure every site BEFORE a team can safely work it! 

Every registered participant must declare that they assume full responsibility for their actions and any consequences to their health, as well as confirm that they have valid insurance coverage for the entire period of the simulation.

The main value lies in practice – participants gain real-life experience. Certificates of participation may be issued upon request.

DATE: November 29–30, 2025

LOCATION: We recommend arriving in Sofia in the evening of November 28, as the start and exact coordinates of the simulation will be revealed at the last moment, when the disaster alert is given.

 There are several possible roles, depending on your experience, interests, and abilities:

• Rescuer – if you are part of a volunteer or professional formation with basic or specialized training.

• Casualty (role player) – if you wish to participate as an actor simulating an injury or condition requiring rescue.

• Volunteer (logistics, organization, photo, and video coverage) – if you want to support the preparation, logistics, and on-site running of the simulation.

• Drone pilot – if you own a drone and have piloting skills in field conditions, you can join aerial search and observation teams.

• Operator of specialized equipment – such as communications devices, GPS systems, sensors, etc.

• Search and rescue dog handler – if you and your dog have the necessary training.

• Other role – if you are willing to take on another specific function, contact us and we’ll discuss the options.
  
  

All roles are essential for the realism of the simulation and are coordinated in advance by the organizing team.