The minimum number of fully trained men required in a Mine Rescue Team is?

• A. 10
• B. 12
• C. 14
• D. 16

Answer: (B)

Rescue work in a mine is hazardous and requires clear roles, equipment handling, gas monitoring, and medical support, all while allowing rest for fatigued rescuers. The minimum number ensures you have enough personnel to cover essential duties and maintain safety: a team leader, responders to enter and search, operators for breathing apparatus, gas testers, lighting and communications, stretcher bearers, and medical aid support, plus backups to relieve exhausted members or replace malfunctioning gear. With twelve, the team can function as a cohesive unit, keeping the operation going long enough to save lives while protecting those inside. Fewer than that would force compromises—some tasks would be left unattended, fatigue would reduce effectiveness, and safety margins would vanish.