ERT NHM Matangkan Rescue Techniques Ahead of IFRC 2026

Fire Rescue Competition (IFRC) 2026 in Bogor. (IST)

BOGOR - The Emergency Response Team (ERT) of PT Nusa Halmahera Minerals (NHM) has begun to perfect the rescue techniques and team strategies ahead of the 2026 Indonesia Fire Rescue Competition (IFRC) which will be held at PT Freeport Indonesia, Timika, from October 22 to November 1, 2026.

Preparations were carried out through Technical Meetings and Workshops at the Indonesia Disaster Relief Training Ground (Ina DRTG) BNPB and the Peacekeeping Mission Center (PMPP) TNI, Sentul, Bogor, from July 27 to August 1, 2026.

NHM sent three representatives to the event, namely Hendrik Lesa as Manager of the IFRC Team, Zakaria Barham as an instructor, and Muhammad Ifan as team captain.

The Technical Meeting is a mandatory agenda for all participants before the competition. The committee discusses the race mechanism, techniques in each category, assessment system, safety standards, to administrative requirements.

The workshop focuses on technical skills. Participants learn rescue techniques, team coordination, the application of occupational safety standards, and emergency handling practices.

"This Technical Meeting and Workshop are very important initial steps in aligning the team's understanding of all the rules and technical aspects of the race," said Hendrik Lesa in a written statement received on Monday, August 10.

According to Hendrik, the material obtained will be used as a basis for formulating strategies and maximizing the preparation of the NHM ERT ahead of the competition.

IFRC is an event for rescue teams from various companies to test their ability, coordination, resilience, and implementation of safety standards in various emergency scenarios.

ERT NHM is now continuing preparations for the competition in Timika with a focus on strengthening techniques, coordination, and safety discipline.