Everything you need before the weekend. Sign your waiver, get set up on Acenda, and find the full program, venues, rotations and kit lists below.
If you haven't already, every participant needs to complete the Volunteer Release and Indemnity before the weekend. It takes about two minutes.
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Three days across Kalgoorlie and Paddington. Here's where to be, when to be there, and what to bring.
All participants, suppliers and sponsors are invited to an informal meet and greet before the weekend kicks off. Meet the other teams, sponsors and workshop facilitators, and settle in.
A short brief of the weekend and inductions will be completed here, so it's well worth being in the room.
Catering by Cafe 312, with drinks available for purchase at the bar.
Teams rotate through practical workshops delivered by our industry partners:
Sessions run for 60 minutes each, from 7:15 am to 3:15 pm, with 15 minute changeovers and an hour lunch break from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Lunch is not provided on Friday, and the break gives you time to grab something in town.
Teams rotate through realistic emergency response scenarios, applying the skills built during Friday's workshops:
Scenarios run for 90 minutes each, from 7:15 am to 4:30 pm, with 15 minute changeovers and lunch from 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm, provided on site courtesy of Mac's Deli. The longer sessions give teams more time for coaching and debriefs.
Getting there. Allow up to 25 minutes travel. Head 26 km north of Kalgoorlie on the Goldfields Highway, turn left onto Black Flag-Ora Banda Road, then after 4 km turn right towards Paddington and follow the marked route to the Fire Ground.
Alternatively, park at the Paddington car park and personnel can be escorted or transported to the training ground from there.
There are no toilets at the training ground, however transport into the processing plant to use the facilities will run throughout the day.
Once the scenarios wrap up, all participants, sponsors, volunteers and supporters are invited to the GEM Celebration Dinner. Unwind, catch up with the other crews, and celebrate the inaugural weekend.
A standing cocktail style menu will be served throughout the evening, catered by Boulder Bites. Stay and enjoy the night with us.
Every group completes every session. Find your group below. Not sure which group you're in? Check with your team captain, or ask the GEM crew at the Thursday brief.
| Group | 7:15–8:15 | 8:30–9:30 | 9:45–10:45 | 11:00–12:00 | 1:00–2:00 | 2:15–3:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | GasTech | DFES | Aero Medical | ISH24 | Interfire | Archer Access |
| B | Archer Access | GasTech | DFES | Aero Medical | ISH24 | Interfire |
| C | Interfire | Archer Access | GasTech | DFES | Aero Medical | ISH24 |
| D | ISH24 | Interfire | Archer Access | GasTech | DFES | Aero Medical |
| E | Aero Medical | ISH24 | Interfire | Archer Access | GasTech | DFES |
Friday sessions: GasTech, Gas Detection · Archer Access, Rope Rescue Techniques · Interfire, Vehicle Extrication Tools · ISH24, Rescue Techniques & Equipment · Aero Medical, Medical · DFES, Heavy Rescue. Sessions run for 60 minutes with 15 minute changeovers. Lunch 12:00 to 1:00 pm, not provided on Friday.
| Group | 7:15–8:45 | 9:00–10:30 | 10:45–12:15 | 1:15–2:45 | 3:00–4:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | GasTech & ISH24 | Aero Medical | Riklan | Interfire & SETS | Archer Access |
| B | Archer Access | GasTech & ISH24 | Aero Medical | Riklan | Interfire & SETS |
| C | Interfire & SETS | Archer Access | GasTech & ISH24 | Aero Medical | Riklan |
| D | Riklan | Interfire & SETS | Archer Access | GasTech & ISH24 | Aero Medical |
| E | Aero Medical | Riklan | Interfire & SETS | Archer Access | GasTech & ISH24 |
Saturday scenarios: GasTech & ISH24, Confined Space Rescue · Archer Access, Rope Rescue · Interfire & SETS, Vehicle Extrication · Riklan, Entrapment Workshop & Scenario · Aero Medical, Medical. Scenarios run for 90 minutes with 15 minute changeovers. Lunch 12:15 to 1:15 pm, provided on site.
Catering is arranged for Thursday evening, Saturday lunch and the Saturday Celebration Dinner. Friday lunch is your own, in town.
If you have any dietary requirements, let us know as soon as possible so we can accommodate them.
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