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6.4.3. Emergency Response
Mines Rescue Station is fully manned and within 32 km of each mine. Rescue station equipped with Rescue Vehicle and equipment. A small rescue room is maintained at each mine. Training of site personnel and external mines rescue personnel follows the Mine Rescue Rule – 1985.
Typical mines rescue apparatus is maintained at the various rescue stations – Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) of 2 hour duration, ancillary equipment and gas testing apparatus.