Yearly, mine rescue competitions consider mine rescuers on important emergency response expertise, from firefighting to first help, by means of each live-action situations and a written check. This yr’s simulated challenges included responding to a hearth in a mine, in-water rescue from Howe Sound, protected restoration of individuals from an automotive crash and scaling 15 ft to rescue an injured particular person.
The 2024 competitors noticed mine rescue groups from so far as Dease Lake compete Total class winners are:
- Underground Mine Rescue: Newmont Company, Pink Chris mine;
- Floor Mine Rescue: Hudbay Minerals Inc., Copper Mountain mine;
- Three-person First Support Group: Hudbay Minerals Inc., Copper Mountain mine.
“I’m blown away by the ability degree and aptitude of the mine rescue groups in BC. Each main mine is required to have a mine rescue staff chargeable for emergency response. Security is the highest precedence for BC’s mining operations and this previous weekend demonstrated this,” Hermanus Henning, Chief Inspector of Mines, BC Authorities mentioned in a information launch.
“The groups demonstrated not solely their distinctive mine rescue and first help expertise, but in addition their dedication and fervour for what they do. Nicely executed to everybody who took half on this yr’s competitors,” added Michael Goehring, CEO of the Mining Affiliation of BC.
