Sep 11 2009 - 9:00am
Sep 12 2009 - 6:00pm
On September 11th and 12th, 2009 the City of Fernie will host the Ninth Western Regional Mine Rescue Competition being held at Max Turyk School. This is a biennial event, sponsored by the City of Fernie in conjunction with the Western Regional Mine Rescue Committee.
This event will bring 18 teams from across Canada and the United States to participate in the Underground and Surface Competitions, bringing over 600 people to this area and further, will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase the Elk Valley. The competition is designed to recognize, showcase and celebrate the work and dedication of those involved in emergency response and mine rescue and to promote safety and awareness in the mining industry, and the area as well.
The seven person teams will compete in either underground or surface mine rescue tasks. The tasks are all timed, and will consist of simulated smoke, fire first aid, obstacle and recovery problem, as well as bench and written tasks.
Simulated victims add a sense of reality to the competition, and provide entertaining drama to the tasks.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Cindy Corrigan at (250) 423-2233, email: cindy.corrigan@fernie.ca or Sue Lipkewich at (250) 423-4823, email: volley11@telus.net.
