Andrew Palacios

💡2025 is going to be a BIG year for industrial rescue! Here’s what we know, followed by what we’re working on through OUR COMMUNITY 💪🏽 1 - New technologies: we’re seeing the rollout of robotics in firefighting, rescue, search and rescue, gas...

This week, during the HART Certification, I saw outstanding participation from all trainees, with strong engagement from Rio Tinto ESOs during the Level 5 training block at ERGT’s training facility. In HART Certification, one of the key techniques...

This photo captures my recon patrol after the infamous Exercise True Grit. I believe this exercise is essential for soldiers to develop their discipline, leadership, teamwork, and resilience amidst the challenging terrain and demanding conditions of...

Improving mental health awareness within our industry 🫶🏼 aepconsultants.com.au

As we connect we share! Welcome to AEP Consultants 👍🏼 Want to join?… simply click on your groups tab and ask to become a member. Andrew and his team work on functional and proven mental health and awareness programs through state fire and...

As we connect we share! Welcome to AEP Consultants 👍🏼 Want to join?… simply click on your groups tab and ask to become a member. Andrew and his team work on functional and proven mental health and awareness programs through state fire and...

Did you know that we can get your entire team onboard to: - Have up to 5 private groups with unlimited members (encrypted data) - Create online learning content linked through the Rescue Connect platform - Mentor Teams Remotely - Link and share...

Are you conducting self-audits for emergency preparedness on your mine site? 🚧🛑 Many ESO's aren’t aware that free, official self-audit templates & guides are available from DMIRS to help ensure compliance and improve emergency readiness. These...

Pick one… what’s causing the biggest growth block to ER careers? 1. Time on the tools 🧰 2. Cultural perceptions ⛑️ 3. Knowledge gaps 📚 @INCOVERSolutions @Scotty_Ormsby @PaulyAdz @BHames @Richard @Kaptain @KaleFawell @kylie_richardson @Taelar...

Here’s a really good read on our capabilities regarding some published work for Mines Rescue Workers in Australia. In short - we’re not fit enough. See link for the full paper below 👇🏼 CONCLUSION: Relying on actual rescues or mining related...