7th Annual Surface Mining Emergency Response Training Competition (National Prep and Basic Regional Competition Tracks)
Where: Florida Public Safety Institute, 75 College Drive, Havana, Florida 32333
When: February 16-19, 2026
Contacts:
Karen Miller – (850)201-7689 / email: Karen.Miller@tsc.fl.edu;
Kim Allen – (850)591-9168 / email: ALLENK@tcc.fl.edu
Registration: Competition – Florida Mine Safety (flminesafety.com)
Teams Results
Knot Tying Results
Southeast Regional Mine Rescue Competition
Where: Sevierville Convention Center, 202 Gists Creek Rd., Sevierville, TN 37876
When: March 02 – 05, 2026
Contact: Brian Millington – (865) 804-1700 / email: tnminerescue@gmail.com
Western Mine Rescue Association Nevada UG Mine Rescue Contest
Where: Winnemucca Convention and Vistors Authority
50 West Winnemucca Boulevard, Winnemucca, NV 89445
When: March 09 – 12, 2026
Contacts:
Angie Van Drielen – (775) 623-5071 ext. 103 / email: angie@winnemucca.com
Mike Peck – (775) 385-3139 / email:michael.peck@nevadagoldmines.com
Missouri Regional Skills Contest
Where: Farmington Convention Center – Farmington, MO
When: April 14, 2026
Contacts:
DeWayne Phelps – (320) 979-4701 / email: dewayne@phelpssafety.com
Jesse Gegg – (573) 702-9584 / email: jtgegg@mlc.com
53rd Annual Mine Rescue and 'First Aide Competition - - - Southern Regional Mine Rescue Contest
Where: New Iberia, Louisiana
When: April 27 – May 1, 2026
Contacts:
Scott Fountain – (337) 924-3379 / email: fountains@compassminerals.com
Scotty Segura – (337) 578-7584 / email: seguras@compassminerals.com
MCPA Governors Cup - NMRA Post 7 - Overmountain Mine Rescue Contest, Abingdon, ViA
Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 17046 Fairground Dr., Abingdon, VA 24210
When: May 4 – 7, 2026
Contacts:
Sidney Crabtree – (276) 979-6339 / email: sidney.crabtree@energy.virginia.gov
Gwendolyn Jessee – (276) 321-6613 / email: gpjessee@comcast.net
Or write to: 3405 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Northern Mine Rescue Association Competition
Where: ODNR Mine Safety Training Center – Cadiz, OH
When: May 12 – 14, 2026
Contacts:
Adam Rossbach – email: adam_rossbach@cargill.com
Jereme Stowell – email: Jereme_stowell@cargill.com
Trey Gilliam – email: tgilliam@detroitsalt.com
For facility questions and address contact: Russell Byers – (740)491-2725 / email: Russell.byers@dnr.ohio.gov
2026 Alabama Mine Rescue, First Aid & Benchman Competition
Where: Bevill State Community College, Sumiton, Alabama
When: May 12 – 16, 2026
Contact: Rachael Jones – email: rachael@alabamamining.org
Western Kentucky Mine Institute Safety Days Mine Rescue Contest
Where: MCC/KCA Complex – Madisonville, KY
When: May 19 – 21, 2026
Contacts:
Kim Humphrey – (270) 389-6792 / email: kim.humphrey@arlp.com
Kevin Vaughn – (270) 836-3636 / email: kevinvaughn38@yahoo.com
KMI Kentucky Mining Institute Mine Rescue Contest
Where: Central Bank Center, Lexington, KY
When: May 31 – 4, 2026
Contacts:
Sammy Linville – (859) 468-2914 / email: sammylinville@yahoo.com (vendors)
PJ Amburgey – email: patricia.amburgey@ky.gov
Willie Barker – email: willie.barker@draeger.com
SWMAA Mine Rescue Contest
Where: Sweetwater County Events Complex, Rock Springs, Wyoming
When: June 1 – 4, 2026
Contacts:
Joe Thompson – (307) 364-2591 / email: mjoe.thompson@solvay.com
Sandy Gunyan – (307) 922-4936 / email: sandy.gunyan@solvay.com
Southwestern Regional Mine Rescue Contest
Where: Carlsbad, New Mexico
When: June 8 – 11, 2026
Contacts:
Michael Runner – (575) 706-2629 / email: michael.runner@intrepidpotash.com
Matt Ridgway – (575) 361-5029 / email: mathew.ridgway@wipp.ws
Post 6 Ohio Valley Mine Rescue Contest
Where: ODNR Mine Safety Training Center, Cadiz, OH
When: June 16 – 18, 2026
Contacts:
Russell Byers – (740) 491-2725 / email: russell.byers@dnr.ohio.gov
Michael Call – (304) 377-2305 / email: mrc@csecorporation.com
38th Annual Indiana Mine Rescue Contest - Indiana Pre-shift, Bench and Mine Rescue Contest
Where: Vincennes University Gibson Center, Fort Branch, IN
When: June 17 – 18, 2026
Contact:
Christine Riggleman – (812) 798-2259 / email: christineriggleman40@gmail.com
2026 Illinois State Mine Rescue and Bench Contest
Where: The Pavillion, 1602 Sioux Dr., Marion, IL 62959
When: June 23 – 24, 2026
Contacts: Jacob Gyore – email: jacob.gyore@illinios.gov
50th Annual Rocky Mountain Mine Rescue Assoc. Mine Rescue Contest
This contest will consist of a Mine Rescue Field, First-Aid, Bench, Pre-shift and Team Tech Contest
Where: Utah State University, Eastern campus, 451 East 400 North, Price, UT 84051
When: June 22 – 25, 2026
Contacts:
Justin Barrington – email: jbarrington@utah.gov
Denny Erickson – email: denny.erickson@gentrymining.com
Western Mine Rescue Association Nevada Safety Olympiad (Surface)
Where: Winnemucca Events Complex, 1000 Fairgrounds Rd, Winnemucca, NV 89445
When: July 08 -10, 2026
Contact:
Travis Petersen – (775) 635-4696 / email: travis.petersen@nevadagoldmines.com
Surface Mine First Responder Competition
Where: Alabama Fire College, Tuscaloosa, AL
When: July 13 – 16, 2026
Contact: Rachael Jones – email: rachael@alabamamining.org
Harlan County Safety Days
Where: Cumberland Campus of S.K.C.T.C. (Southeast Community and Technical College)
700 College Road, Cumberland, KY 40823
When: July 14 – 16, 2026
Contacts:
Suzie Williams – (606) 589-5812 / email: tcchamber@blackbearmtn.org
Colorado Regional Mine Rescue, Bench, Pre-shift, First-Aid and Team Technician Contest
Where: Embassy Suites – John Q. Hammons Conference Center, Loveland, CO
When: July 27 – 31, 2026
Contacts: Brandon Neal – (303) 870-0431 / email: brandon.neal@state.co.us
Fallen Heroes Mine Rescue Contest
Where: Chief Logan Conference Center, Logan, WV
When: August 10 – 14, 2026
Contact:
Brent Bender – (304) 784-3405 / email: bbender@blackhawkmining.com
National Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench, Technician Team, and Pre-Shift Competition
Where: Sevierville Convention Center, 202 Gists Creek Rd., Sevierville, TN
When: August 24 – 27, 2026
Contacts:
Erica Warren – email: warren.erica@dol.gov (Registration)
David Grimm – email: dag@csecorporation.com (Registration)
Missouri Regional Mine Rescue Contest
Where: Experimental Mine – Rolla, MO
When: September 21 – 24, 2026
Contacts:
DeWayne Phelps – (320) 979-4701 / email: dewayne@phelpssafety.com
Jessee Gegg – (573) 702-9584 / email: jtgegg@mlc.com