The Colorado School of Mines Blue Team placed first in the Technician Contest, one area of the Annual Nevada Underground Mine Rescue Contest in Winnemucca, Nevada, March 16. For the past six years, the Mine Rescue Team has competed in the competition, but this was Mines’ first time taking home the gold at Winnemucca. The technician team was comprised of Mines students Jacob Milleville and Michael Wrona.
As part of the contest, Mines teams were tested on how quickly they could respond to a mine emergency. After the contest, Mines received the unique opportunity to stop in Elko, Nevada, for HazMat training with the Elko Fire Department and Newmont Mine Rescue.
The Mine Rescue Team's dedicated to practice has led to a legacy of excellence at the Nevada competitions. In 2013, the Men's Blue Team placed third in the field competition segment of the contest, and in 2015 the Ladies' Silver Team placed second in the first aid competition. This is especially noteworthy as aside from the National Mine Rescue Contest, the Nevada Mine Rescue Contest is one of the most difficult in the country and frequently produces the ultimate winner of the National Contest.
Men's Blue Team:
- Quan Minh Nguyen
- Alan Gudal
- Mohamed Maghari
- Levi Rawlings
- Michael Wrona
- Jacob Milleville
- Brandon Coleman
- Ryan Burkholder
Ladies Silver Team:
- Katie Gann
- Marie Hetherington
- Katherine Jennings
- Emiley Lopez
- Liz Diaz
- Erica Holswade
- Nikki Henley
Learn more by visiting the Mine Rescue website or the CSM Mine Rescue Facebook page.
Contact:
Kathleen Morton, Digital Media and Communications Manager, Colorado School of Mines | 303-273-3088 | kmorton@mines.edu
Agata Bogucka, Information Specialist, College of Earth Resource Sciences & Engineering | 303-384-2657 | abogucka@mines.edu
