
The Markham Fire Department and the Markham Fire Extrication Team are proud to host the 2025 TERC Regional Vehicle Rescue Challenge on June 5–6, 2025. This two-day event will take place at Standard Auto Wreckers, located at 1216 Sewells Rd, Scarborough, ON.
Event Highlights:
- June 5 – Training Symposium: Open to all registered team members and individual participants, the symposium will feature specialized classes in advanced lifting underride incidents and extrication team development. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
- June 6 – Rescue Challenge: Teams will compete in two distinct challenge pits:
- Limited Pit: Utilizing only hand and pneumatic tools.
- Unlimited Pit: Access to all rescue tools, including heavy hydraulic equipment.
Each team will have 20 minutes to safely extricate a live patient from a simulated vehicle collision. Scoring focuses on command structure, hazard and scene control, patient and rescuer safety, and the techniques used during extrication.
Registration Details:
- Team Registration Fee: $750 per team, with an additional $50 for each extra member.
- Individual Symposium Registration: $50 per person.
All forms and payments must be received by May 15, 2025.
For more information or to register visit their website or contact Chad Roberts at (705) 309-0943 or email [email protected].