The Minerals Council of Australia, Northern Territory Division (MCA NT) is a proud organiser of the Northern Australia Emergency Response Competition (NAERC) training exercise. NAERC plays an integral part in emergency response training and offers participating teams the opportunity to test their skills in the field through simulated emergency scenarios.
The competition recreates realistic emergency scenarios in seven disciplines for teams to test their ability to perform under the pressure of a ‘call to response’, time and in a competitive environment all while being watched by their peers, colleagues, family and the general public.
The disciplines covered within NAERC include:
- Firefighting
- Rescue from heights
- Hazardous materials
- Breathing apparatus search and rescue
- First-aid
- Road accident rescue, and,
- As an optional extra, an underground search and rescue scenario for those experienced in underground rescue.
The NAERC prides itself on being a ‘friendly’ competition. As such the primary focus is on participation and skills development. It is recognised, and even expected that participating teams will not select seven of their best and most experienced members. Greater benefits from participation will be obtained by ensuring a mix of experienced and inexperienced team members.
NAERC could not be held without the amazing sponsors and volunteers who donate their time, resources and expertise to give the teams a realistic and well supported event. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered and continues to volunteer to make the event a success. For more information about sponsorship, adjudication and other volunteering opportunities please contact the Competition Manager – Linda Young naerc@minerals.org.au.
