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2018 Metal/Nonmetal Mine Rescue Contest Information

Local Contest Schedule

  • Inaugural Surface Mining Emergency Response Training & Competition
    Where: 
    Florida Public Safety Institute – Tallahassee, FL
    When:  Feb. 26–March 1, 2018
    Contacts: 
    Karen M. Miller – Phone (850) 201–7689 / Email:  MILLERKA@tcc.fl.edu
    Contest Information
  • Nevada Regional Mine Rescue Contest
    Where:  
    Winnemucca Events Center – Winnemucca, NV
    When:  March 12 through March 15, 2018
    Contacts: 
    Mike Peck – Phone 775-778-2286
  • Southwestern Regional Mine Rescue Contest
    Where:  
    Carlsbad New Mexico
    When:  April 9th – 12th
    Contacts:
    Michael J. Ackman, Senior Safety Specialist-Mosaic Phone #: 575-628-6464; Fax: 575-628-6215 / Email:  michael.ackman@mosaicco.com
     
  • Central Mine Rescue Contest​
    Where: Centennial Hall Convention Center
    When: May 8, 9 & 10, 2018
    Contacts:
    Danny Petersen (208) 556-2225
     
  • Southeast Regional Mine Rescue Contest
    Where: Williamson County Ag Expo Center- Franklin TN
    When: May 21-24 (2 day field)
    Contacts:
    Brandon Clemmons- email: clemmonsb@vmcmail.com  or phone (615) 347-3880
     
  • Northern Regional Mine Rescue Contest
    Where:  
    Peek ‘n Peak Resort – Clymer, NY
    When:  June 4–8, 2018 (2–day field competition)
    Contacts:
    David Bird – Phone (216) 357–4617 / Cell (865) 268–6074 / Email: David_Bird@cargill.com
    Vinnie Illaqua – Phone (440) 639–4251 / Cell (440) 479–7109 / Email: VIlacqua@mortonsalt.com

     

  • Southwest Wyoming Mutual Aid Competition - Undergound         
    Where:  Rock Springs, WY
    When: June 11-15, 2018
    Contacts:     
    Cindy Phillips – Phone (307) 371-3258/Email: cindy.phillips@dxpe.com
     
  • Nevada Surface Mine Rescue Contest         
    Where:  Elko, Nevada
    When: July 12-14, 2018
    Contacts:     
  • Missouri Regional Mine Rescue Contest
    Where: Rolla, MO
    When: October 1 – 4, 2018
    Contacts:
    Jim Taylor – Phone (573) 341-6406 / Email: jtaylor@mst.edu<mailto:jtaylor@mst.edu
    DeWayne Phelps – Phone (573) 341-6406 / Email: phelpscd@mst.edu<mailto:phelpscd@mst.edu