Mine rescue contests are designed to sharpen skills and test the knowledge of team members who would be called on to respond to a mine emergency. The contest requires team members to solve a hypothetical problem while being timed and observed by judges according to complex rules.
Metal/Nonmetal Mine Rescue Contests
For 2017
On October 25 and October 26, 2016 the Metal and Nonmetal Mine Rescue Contest Rules Committee met at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy in Beckley, West Virginia. The purpose of the meeting was to review the current Contest Rules and make any needed changes. Each substantive change contained in the final draft (highlighted in red text) was approved by a majority vote of the participating Industry Mine Rescue Associations. Several additional minor edits were made for clarity and proper spelling and did not require a vote. The final draft has been submitted to the Mine Academy for publication. When the new rulebooks have been printed, they will be sent to the Metal and Nonmetal Districts for distribution to the respective Mine Rescue Associations for use during the 2017 and 2018 mine rescue contest seasons, including the 2018 National Contest.
- Local Contest Listing
- Map Symbols
For 2016
- National Metal/Nonmetal Mine Rescue Contest Information
- 2016 Contest Rules
- 2016 Contest Listing
- Contest Results
For 2015
- 2016 Contest Rules
- Local Contest Listing
- 2015 Contest Rules (Draft Version for Review)
- Contest Results
For 2014
- National Metal/Nonmetal Mine Rescue Contest Information
- Local Contest Listing
- 2014 Contest Rules (Final Version)
- Contest Results - Lexington, Kentucky Contest
Coal Mine Rescue Contests
For 2017
For 2016
BioPak 240 R
Bench BG4
2016 Contest Rules
- Redline Preshift Rules
- Preshift Power Point
- Redline Biopak 240 R Rules
- National Mine Rescue Skills
- First Aid Rules
- Mine Rescue Rules
- Redline BG4 Rules
Contest Results
- Smokeeaters Contest
- Harlan County Safety First Aid, Bench & Presift Contest
- Hatfield and McCoy Rescue Competition
- Kentucky River Mine Rescue Results
- Tennessee Cove Lake Mine Rescue Results
- Post 5, Morgantown, WV Mine Rescue Contest Results
2016 Scorecards:
Mine Rescue Scorecards:
Bench Scorecards:
First Aid Scorecard:
Skills Scorecard:
Preshift Scorecard:
2016 Questions & Answers
For 2015
- The 2015 Coal Mine Rescue Local Contest Schedule
- Mapping and Map Scoring Training
- National Mine Rescue Contest Final Rules, Redline Rules
- Contest Scorecards
- Command Center Guidlines and Templates
- Contest Results
For 2014
- Statement of Facts
- The 2014 Coal Mine Rescue Local Contest Schedule
- The 2014-Redline Nationwide Mine Rescue Skills Competition Rules
- National Mine Rescue Contest Final Rules, Redline Rules and Problem Design
- 2014 Bench Checklist Procedures
- 2014 Command Center Attendant Guidelines, Video Demonstration and Template
- Local Contest Results