04/11/24
Vitória Beach
The best trauma relief and extrication teams from around the world will be competing in Praia da Vitória, from the 5th to the 9th of November and entry is free. A must-see event!
Organization
World Rescue Challenge 2024 | Azores
This is the moment when teams from all over the world meet to solve simulated scenarios to help victims of trauma and road accidents, putting their technical, teamwork and proficiency. More than a competition, this is an opportunity for sharing, learning and evolution, which seeks not only to improve the skills of those who provide assistance to the population on a daily basis, but also to raise public awareness of the global problem of road accidents. An event endorsed by the World Rescue Organization.
Registration is exclusive to delegations from each country... but entry is free! Pops up!
Program
Monday Nov 4th
Tuesday Nov 5th
Wednesday Nov 6th
Thursday Nov 7th
Friday Nov 8th
Saturday Nov 9th
On this map you can find all the event locations.
72 Teams | 20 Countries
General Classification
Trauma and Extrication Championship Podiums
1º Bombeiros Sapadores da Figueira da Foz
2º Bombeiros Voluntários da Praia da Vitória
3º Regimento Sapadores Bombeiros de Lisboa
Other Events
Welcome to the Azores!
Located in the North Atlantic, the Azores archipelago is 2 hours away from mainland Portugal and 4 hours from the North American continent and most European countries. The climate is mild, with high levels of humidity, which transform the islands into unique places of great natural beauty!
From trails, to the bottom of the sea, from delicious food to popular culture, this is the land that is waiting for you in 2024, for the next World Rescue Challenge!
Welcome to Terceira Island!
Airport: Terceira Lajes Airport (TER)
Currency: Euro (€)
Tropical weather
Travel Partner: Teles Travel Agency | +351 295 512 044 | debora.nogueira@telestravel.com
Official Sponsors
Speakers and Moderators
Jim Connolly
EUSEM
Elena Dumitru
SMURD | Know EMS
João Lourenço
INEM
Miguel Monteiro
ANSD
Claire Boulanger
Renault
Rob Fenwick
WRO
Luís Cabral
SRPCBA
Luís Figueiredo
ANSD
Nuno Henriques
SRPCBA
Renato Marques
HR Portugal
