Mining crews from across Saskatchewan came to Saskatoon to show off their emergency response skills.
Teams from potash, coal, uranium and gold mines showcased their rescue skills in simulated scenarios.
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If anyone knows how important emergency response training is, it’s Rod Greve.
Greve worked at the Lanigan potash mine for over 40 years and said they are there to help their fellow miners should the need ever arise.
“They want someone to be trained. It’s a highly dedicated group of people from all the mines that get together here,” said GREVE, who is a judge at the 49th annual Saskatchewan Mine Rescue Skills Competition.
“This training improves our community, our teams, our co-workers, everyone benefits from it.”
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From fire, to first aid, the competition tests miner’s skills for future emergencies, skills that are even more important in remote regions.
“We need to have to have our own emergency response teams available because resources aren’t available like medical aid or ambulances and fire trucks, we don’t have the communities right next to us,” Camille Pouteaux, a Cameco Key Lake team member, said.
“Having the ability to offer rescue services at the sites are very important.”
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