Abstract:In order to scientifically and normatively evaluate the capability of professional emergency rescue teams for natural disasters and accidents,based on the research of capability evaluation and the analysis of institutions and standards on the emergency rescue teams of relevant industries and fields,the composition elements of the capability of professional emergency rescue teams were extracted.In terms of organization,personnel allocation,basic facilities,technical equipments,training and drills,management institutions,operational guarantee,technical level and rescue operation,an index system of capability evaluation on the emergency rescue teams was put forward,as well as the evaluation method.The results showed that the proposed index system could reasonably represent the corresponding capability required by the professional emergency rescue teams.It can provide reference for relevant governments and enterprises to evaluate the capability of professional emergency rescue teams for natural disasters and accidents.