Months of conditioning, drills, and scenario rehearsals culminated in back-to-back victories for the Luttrell Mine Rescue Team — Lee Luttrell, Chris Whitaker, Gene Buck, Anthony Payne, Jim Davis, Jason Muncey, and Brad Hill. Across two premier events, the team demonstrated the highest standards of safety, readiness, and tactical precision.
Colorado Regional Mine Rescue Contest
The Luttrell Mine Rescue Team built momentum at the 2026 Colorado Regional Mine Rescue Contest, where the squad showcased the full depth of their expertise. They dominated precision equipment checks to secure these accolades:
🏆 1st Place – Bench
🏆 1st Place – Day Two Field
🥈 2nd Place – Combination
🥈 2nd Place – First Aid
🥈 2nd Place – Day One Field
🥉 3rd Place – Tech Team
Metal and Nonmetal National Mine Rescue Contest
Carrying that experience onto the national stage at the Metal and Nonmetal National Mine Rescue contest, the team proved unstoppable. By the tournament’s end, the team's relentless consistency secured 2nd Place Overall Field and claimed top honors with 1st Place in the Metal/Non-Metal Combination.
🏆 1st Place – Metal/Non-Metal Combination
🏆 1st Place – Metal/Non-Metal Field Day 1
🥈 2nd Place – Overall Field
🥇 Team Tech Winners – Jim Davis and Anthony Payne
From bench preparation to complex field scenarios, these remarkable achievements reflect far more than trophy hardware. They stand as a testament to an unwavering commitment to safety, profound trust among teammates, and an enduring culture of excellence.
Thank you to the entire team (Lee Luttrell, Chris Whitaker, Gene Buck, Anthony Payne, Jim Davis, Jason Muncey, and Brad Hill) for your hard work, preparation, and commitment to safety and excellence. Your achievements reflect the very best of our organization.
