Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition

Let the games begin, mine rescue that is! Outstanding mine rescue teams from throughout the province will gather on Saturday June 6, at the BC Museum of Mining from 8:00am – 4:30pm.

The annual Mine Rescue Competition hosted by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources is an example of the BC mining industry’s dedication to safe mine practices. Competitors love an audience and the games are free to the public. While here, spectators may also enjoy the Museum’s popular guided underground adventure tours and gold panning for the regular admission cost.

Food and beverage services will be offered on site during the competition. “Being a part of the Mine Rescue Competition is in line with our commitment to educate, inspire and entertain.

We commend the ministry staff for offering this program, not only as a spectator experience to the public, but for the potentially life saving experience the competition brings to anyone involved with emergency response” -Museum Executive Director Kirstin Clausen.