Malay MDRRMO tops Aklan rescue olympics

BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL

The town of Malay emerged as overall champion of the 2nd Governor Florencio T. Miraflores Rescuelympics 2015, besting 10 other Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) in Aklan.

                                                          PHOTO MING ZHU-SEALS AKLAN

The one-day rescue olympics is organized by the Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) which is under the Office of the Governor. PDRRMC is headed by its executive officer Galo Ibardolaza. 

Participating MDRRMOs and rescue teams engaged themselves in challenges and safety-rescue skill competitions on April 21 at Aklan Calangcang Sports Complex in Makato, Aklan.

Malay MDRRMO defended its title as it was adjudged Best in First Aid Scenario, Best in Vehicle Extrication, Best in Basic Life Support, Best in Mass Casualty Scenario, Best in Water Search and Rescue, Best Swimmer, Best in Equipment Display and Best in Uniform.

On the other hand, Kalibo MDRRMO grabbed the overall 1st runner-up and the Best in Fire Fighting award while Balete MDRRMO clinched 2nd runner-up.

Skilled rescue teams from the towns of Malinao, Libacao, Nabas, Batan, Makato, Lezo, Tangalan and Ibajay also joined the various challenges of the rescue olympics.

The rescue olympics is an annual event designed to heighten the significance of life-saving and self rescue among the populace, to increase the preparedness of the public on emergencies, disaster and unforeseen natural or human-made events and to develop bonding and camaraderie between and among rescue teams.