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Discover the benefits of the West Virginia Training and Conference Center In the challenging realm of mine rescue, honing essential skills is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of miners. The Fallen Heroes Mine Rescue Event, hosted by the Central Appalachia Joseph A Holmes Safety Association in southern West Virginia, brings together teams to…

“The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training is immensely proud of Craddock’s outstanding accomplishment in the Kentucky Post No. 2 National Mine Rescue Association’s “Smoke Eaters’ Bench Competition,” said Frank Foster, Director of the WV MHST. “Craddock’s triumph not only showcases his individual capabilities but also highlights our organization’s commitment to fostering…

Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association’s West Virginia, Central Appalachian Council, hosted the 2nd Annual Fallen Heroes Mine Rescue Event August 22-25, 2022.  Two of the four days were hosted at the West Virginia Training and Conference Center in which 12 teams completed a mine emergency response drill which included a series of mine exploration training…

The West Virginia Training and Conference Center (WVTCC) hosted the  Southern WV Mine Rescue Competition for the second time. The competition started in the ‘60s and has a long legacy of being a competition companies want to participate in. “The State of West Virginia has helped out tremendously as far as allowing us to use…

Are you located in the greater Charleston, WV, area?  In need of an industrial-modern venue? We invite you to take a beautiful drive up US119, just 15 minutes past the Southridge Center, to visit the West Virginia Training and Conference Center (WVTCC).  The WV Center, owned by the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health Safety…

If you plan on attending a meeting or conference at the West Virginia Training and Conference Center from out of town, you are in for a treat. You’ll enjoy a beautiful, short, scenic drive from the capital city of Charleston, West Virginia while surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains, quaint small towns, and down-to-earth people that…

Community members welcome to attend The Southern West Virginia Mine Rescue Association will host the 67th mine rescue contest at the West Virginia Training and Conference Center (WVTCC), 431 Running Right Way, Julian, in Boone County on Thursday, June 30, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Seven regional rescue teams plan to participate in…

The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training (WV MHST) consists of three regional offices and the West Virginia Training and Conference Center (WVTCC), which hosts the former Region 3 office. All offices provide examinations for certifications required by the WV MHST. Regional offices conduct inspections, and investigations of all serious mining accidents,…