International Mines Rescue Competition
The International Mines Rescue Competition (IMRC) is a biennial event which facilitates the testing of underground emergency response capability across global mining and Mine Rescue jurisdictions. The competition is held by the governing mine rescue body of the host nation or jurisdiction.[1][2]
The purpose of the IMRC is to present realistic simulations that will allow organizers to:
- 1. Evaluate skills required to perform rescue operations in a mining environment.
- 2. Judge participants in an open and transparent manner.
- 3. Provide feedback to all participants.
- 4. Promote Mine Rescue through improved communication, co-operation and knowledge transfer between responders, mine operators, suppliers, regulators and educators.[3]
International Mine Rescue Competitions[edit]
| Year | Annual Competition | Overall Champions | 2nd Overall | 3rd Overall | Location | City / Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1st | United States | TBD | TBD | United States | Louisville |
| 2000 | 2nd | Poland | TBD | TBD | United States | Las Vegas |
| 2002 | 3rd | United States | TBD | TBD | United States | Reno |
| 2004 | 4th | Poland | TBD | TBD | Poland | Glogow |
| 2006 | 5th | China | TBD | TBD | China | Pingdingshan |
| 2008 | 6th | Australia | TBD | TBD | United States | Reno |
| 2010 | 7th | Australia | TBD | TBD | Australia | Woonona |
| 2012 | 8th | Ukraine | TBD | TBD | Ukraine | Donetsk |
| 2014 | 9th | Poland - Central Mine Rescue Station - Bytom | TBD | TBD | Poland | Katowice |
| 2016 | 10th | Canada - Kirkland Lake Gold[4] | Ireland - Boliden Tara Mine | Poland - KGHM White Eagles | Canada | Sudbury |
| 2018 | 11th | TBD | TBD | TBD | Russia | Novokuznetsk[5] |
2016 International Mine Rescue Competition[edit]
Ontario Mine Rescue hosted the 10th International Mines Rescue Competition (IMRC 2016) in Sudbury, Ontario.[6][7] The 2016 event marked the first time the competition was held in Canada.
| Event | Participation | Overall Champions | 2nd Overall | 3rd Overall | Location/Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician | Optional | Russia - EMERCOM | China - Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Group | USA - MSHA | NORCAT Training Center |
| Theory Exam | Mandatory | Canada - Compass Minerals Goderich Mine | International - Goldcorp Americas | Canada - Vale Sudbury West Mines | Cambrian College |
| First Aid | Optional (Scoring) | Australia - Peabody Energy Wambo Coal | Ireland - Boliden Tara Mines | Canada - Cameco McArthur River Mine | Vale 175 Orebody (Surface) |
| High Angle Rope Rescue | Optional (Scoring) | Poland - KGHM White Eagles | Canada - Cameco McArthur River Mine | Canada - Vale Sudbury West Mines | Dynamic Earth Chasm |
| Underground Firefighting | Mandatory | Poland - Weglokoks Kraj Bytom | USA - MSHA | Canada - Cameco McArthur River Mine | Lively Underground Research Center (Underground) |
| Underground Mine Rescue | Mandatory | Canada - Kirkland Lake Gold | Canada - Compass Minerals Goderich Mine | Ireland - Boliden Tara Mines | Vale 114 Orebody (Underground) |
| Overall | N / A | Canada - Kirkland Lake Gold[8] | Ireland - Boliden Tara Mine | Poland - KGHM White Eagles | Sudbury |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ontario Mining Association - BEST WISHES TO ONTARIO MINE RESCUE CHAMPS ENTERING INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION". Ontario Mining Association. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ^ "International Mines Rescue Competition". International Mines Rescue Body - Competitions. International Mines Rescue Body. Archived from the original on 27 May 2018. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
- ^ "Rules Governing IMRC 2016" (PDF). IMRC2016.ca. IMRC. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "Results of IMRC 2016". IMRC 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
- ^ "2018 International Mines Rescue Competition". IMRC2018. EMERCOM. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
- ^ Sitter, Ken. "Ontario to Host International Competition". Workplace Safety North. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ^ "2016 International Mines Rescue Competition". IMRC.2016. Ontario Mine Rescue. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- ^ "Results of IMRC 2016". IMRC 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2017.