FMSP’s (MSHA State Grants) Annual Surface Mining Regional and National Prep Emergency Response Training and Contest Agenda
2023
February 27th – March 2nd, 2023
Pre-Competition Activities
Sunday (February 26, 2023)
- Early Registration begins at 4:00 pm EST in Academy Housing
Monday & Tuesday (February 27 & 28, 2023)
- Registration begins at 8:00 am EST in Academy Conference Center
8-Hour Training Sessions
Basic Fire Science, Assessment and Protection Training – Fee of $60 per person
- Details to follow
Advanced Rope Rescue & Knots – Fee of $60 per person
- Training to be delivered by Nationally Accredited Rope Rescue Technicians
- Rappelling Demonstrations by Accredited Rope Rescue Technicians
- Topics to be Covered: Safety in High Angle Rescue Environment, PPE Requirements
- Fundamental Software Components and their uses, Various Hardware Components and their uses, Rescue Knots, Hitches and Bends, Anchor Systems and Low Angle Slope Evacuation
- 50% Classroom and 50% Hands-On Training
Advanced First Aid to include CPR and AED – Fee of $60 per person
- Details to follow
Mine Rescue Simulation – Fee of $60 per person
- Details to follow
Water Safety and Rescue (Throw, Row and Go) – Fee of $60 per person
- Details to follow
Monday (February 27, 2023)
- Active Shooter/Confined Space Paintball & BBQ – Fee included in Registration Fee
Competition Activities (BOTH REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PREP)
Tuesday (February 28, 2023)
- Team Check In – 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Judges Meeting and Training – 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Vendor Registration & Set-Up – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Vendor Viewing – 1:30 – 6 p.m.
- Captains Meeting (BOTH REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PREP)– 3 – 4 p.m.
- Written Examination (BOTH REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PREP) – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
- 30 Question Multiple Choice and True/False Examination
- Brady Emergency Medical Responder First on the Scene – 10th Edition
- Vendor Night – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Team Number Drawing for Field and Practical Exercise (BOTH REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PREP)
- Blind Knot Tying Competition – Points to be Added to Overall Team Score
- Judging will be Conducted by Nationally Accredited Rope Rescue Technicians
- Great Food – Themed Buffet
- Vendor Drawings
Wednesday (March 1, 2023)
Field Exercise (BOTH REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PREP)
- Sponsored Breakfast – 6 – 8 a.m.
- Teams Report to Lockdown Area – 6– 6:30 a.m.
- Opening Ceremonies – 6:30 – 7 a.m.
- Vendor Viewing – 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Field Exercise Viewing Area Open – 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Teams 1 and 2 Called for Team Briefing – 7 a.m.
- Teams 1 and 2 Deploy to Field Exercise – 7:30 a.m.
- Field Exercise
- Judging will be conducted by MSHA Personnel
- Teams will have to Travel to Exercise Location (Will be on FPSI Property)
- A Team is Defined as a minimum of 3 to 5 Members and a Team Trainer
- Each Team will be Given 60 Minutes to Complete the Field Exercise
- Exercise Time will Stop when Victim(s) are Packaged and Transferred to Requested EMS Provider
- Designated Spectator Areas
- Sponsored Lunch – 12 – 1 p.m.
Thursday (March 2, 2023)
Practical (BOTH REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PREP)
- Breakfast with the Vendors – 6 – 8 a.m.
- Teams Report to Lockdown Area – 6 – 6:30 a.m.
- Vendor Viewing – 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Last 2 Teams from Wednesday’s Field Exercise will be Called First – 7 a.m.
- Station 1 – First Aid (Brady 10th Edition)
- Station 2– Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with AED Rescue Breathing (ASHI)
- Judging will be conducted by MSHA Personnel and Subject Matter Experts
- Sponsored Lunch – 12 – 1 p.m.
- Vendor Breakdown – 1 – 2 p.m.
- Banquet – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Tickets for Team Members are included in Registration Fee)
- Additional Tickets Can be Purchased – $30 Each
- Team Procession
- Inspirational Speaker
- Video Presentation from Week
- Trophies Awarded
Friday (March 3, 2023)
- Breakfast Meeting – Team Captains, MSHA and Florida Grant Program Staff – 8:00 am
LODGING
Comfort Inn & Suites
215 Commerce Boulevard
Midway, FL 32343
(850) 576-7300 or (850) 576-8300
Group Name: TBD
Group Dates: 2023
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
Tallahassee Northwest I-10, FL
3096 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 701-2850; Fax (850) 701-2857
Group Name: TBD
Group Dates: 2023
Courtyard by Marriott Tallahassee
1972 Raymond Diehl Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 422-0600
Group Name: TBD
Group Dates: 2023
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
2725 Graves Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 536-2000
Group Name: TBD
Group Dates: 2023
Best Western Plus
2727 Graves Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 562-7200
Group Name: TBD
Group Dates: 2023