SALZBURG, AUSTRIA – Ontario Mine Rescue (OMR) has announced in 2029 it will not only celebrate its 100th anniversary but it will also have the honour of hosting the International Mine Rescue Body (IMRB) Conference in Ontario.
OMR’s CEO Mike Parent and chief mine rescue officer Shawn Rideout shared the news recently during Austria’s IMRB Conference.
The biennial conference is a keystone event for the global mine rescue community, explains a release. It facilitates networking and knowledge exchange between mine rescue organizations on an international level.
In addition to this news, Rideout was elected to the IMRB Board of Directors, securing one of only two available positions.
“Mine safety and emergency preparedness has always been our top priority,” said Parent in a statement. “Not only will hosting the IMRB Conference in 2029 welcome our international colleagues to share knowledge, innovation and best practices, but also invites them to celebrate a dedicated century of protecting miners’ lives with us.”
The conference will highlight ongoing advancements in training, equipment and emergency response, while fostering collaboration with mine rescue organizations worldwide, the release adds.
A special video announcement has been released, providing a glimpse of what to expect for OMR’s centennial celebrations and the 2029 conference.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/HJsxO40GKf4
