Introducing the Non-Technical Survey and Public Awareness Department of UDS

This department plays a vital role within UDS. It consists of 13 sapper specialists and 4 managers, with one-third of the team being women.

The department is led by Ihor Nechyporenko.

The department is made up of 4 Non-Technical Survey (NTS) groups. Although these groups specialize in non-technical surveys of territories, they are also directly involved in demining operations when needed.

"For me, it's important that every sapper in the group has direct demining skills. Our department is essentially the reconnaissance arm of UDS because demining operation plans are based on the reports from the NTS department. We cannot afford any mistakes," said Ihor Nechyporenko, the head of the Non-Technical Survey and Public Awareness Department at UDS.

About the Department Head:

Ihor Nechyporenko graduated from the Military Institute of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv in 2001. In 2007, he earned a master's degree in "Public Administration" from the Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman. In 2023, he completed his studies at the Institute of Public Administration and Research in Civil Protection, obtaining a master's degree in "Public Administration and Management" (Management in the field of civil protection).From 2001 to 2004, Ihor served in the civil defense units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Ukraine, which provided him with hands-on experience in security and emergency response.He then worked for over 15 years in leadership positions in the State Emergency Service (SES), where he was responsible for organizing and managing the civil protection system.