Rescuers' multi-event competition opens in Novopolotsk
Republican competitions for rescuers in all-around events open today in Novopolotsk, BELTA reports with reference to the official website of the Vitebsk Regional Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The event, which will be held at the base of the Olympic Reserve College in the urban settlement, will be attended by teams (9 people each) from regional, Minsk city departments, ROSN of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and educational institutions of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Over the next few days, they will have to demonstrate their skills in conducting search and rescue operations in natural environments, man-made emergencies, and on water areas, as well as complete a cross-relay race of 6x3 thousand meters and perform a combined strength exercise on the horizontal bar. The results of the competitions will be summarized on June 29.
The rescuer all-around competitions are held with the aim of improving rescuers' skills in conducting search and rescue and emergency rescue operations, mastering advanced methods of using rescue tools and equipment, exchanging experience, as well as developing a sense of collectivism and responsibility among employees when solving assigned tasks.