Elbrus Resort rescuers confirmed their readiness for the season.
The Elbrus Resort Emergency Rescue Team (part of Kavkaz.RF) successfully passed the annual inspection by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.
During the certification, the personnel training and the unit's material and technical resources were assessed. The following were inspected: the level of medical, technical, and psychological training of the staff; the condition of the rescue unit's equipment, gear, and facilities.
The rescuer qualification assessment consisted of two parts: theoretical tests and practical training. The practical part included physical fitness tests and practice in rescue operations on cable cars.
According to the team's leadership, preparation for the certification had been underway since the spring: regular training sessions on high-altitude work and vertical evacuation exercises, simulating a cable car stop. During the exams, the team confirmed their ability to perform tasks under strict time constraints, including evacuating people from cable car cabins within established time limits. Mandatory skills also include providing emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
According to Khasan Makitov, head of the Elbrus emergency rescue team, regular exams serve as an important tool for maintaining a high level of professional readiness. The unit's modern equipment and the unified approach of Kavkaz.RF and the rescue team's leadership ensure a prompt and qualified response to emergency situations.
It is noted that certification of the rescue teams at the Mamison and Veduchi resorts is planned for the following period.