International Mines Rescue Competition
2016 International Mine Rescue Competition Logo
The IMRC_(Competition)|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]
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.[2]
International Mine Rescue Competitions
| Year | Annual Competition | Overall Champions | Runner Up | Location | City / Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1st | USA | Placeholder | USA | Louisville |
| 2000 | 2nd | Poland | Placeholder | USA | Las Vegas |
| 2002 | 3rd | USA | Placeholder | USA | Reno |
| 2004 | 4th | Poland | Placeholder | Poland | Glogow |
| 2006 | 5th | China | Placeholder | China | Pingdingshan |
| 2008 | 6th | Australia | Placeholder | USA | Reno |
| 2010 | 7th | Australia | Placeholder | Australia | Woonona |
| 2012 | 8th | Ukraine | Placeholder | Ukraine | Donetsk |
| 2014 | 9th | Poland | Placeholder | Poland | Katowice |
| 2016 | 10th | — | — | Canada | Sudbury |
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2014 International Mines Rescue Competition Overall Champions - Bytom Team (Poland)
2016 International Mine Rescue Competition
Ontario Mine Rescue announced they will be hosting the 10th International Mines Rescue Competition (IMRC 2016) in Sudbury, Ontario.[3][4] The 2016 event will mark the first time the competition has been held in Canada.
See also
References
- ↑ "Ontario Mining Association - BEST WISHES TO ONTARIO MINE RESCUE CHAMPS ENTERING INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION". Ontario Mining Association. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ↑ "Rules Governing IMRC 2016" (PDF). IMRC2016.ca. IMRC. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ↑ 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.
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