Logistique
Benigno Gómez Sáez (WRO/APRAT) – Extrication and Trauma Scenario/Logistics Overall Boss, Espagne
Professional firefighter since 1994 at the CPEI in Badajoz.
I began my career in the world of rescue firefighters in 2008. Dans 2010, I competed in my first National Championship with the CPEI Badajoz team in Barcelona, where I obtained a 3rd place overall. I was then able to participate in the WRCH in Ireland, achieving a 3rd place in the world overall and 1st in the world in the Rapid Maneuver. Dans 2011, we competed in the National Championship in Valencia, obtaining 1st place overall and 1st in the Standard Maneuver and the Rapid Maneuver. Dans 2012, I participated with another team from the CPEI in Badajoz in the Toledo National Championship, achieving 5th place overall. This allowed us to participate in the WRCH in London, achieving 8th place overall and 1st place in the Standard Maneuver.
Later, dans 2013, I trained as an APRAT Advisor, and since then I have dedicated myself to setting up the stages for the championships.
I have been part of the WRO as a stage builder for the following WRCHs: 2015 Lisbon, 2016 Brésil, 2017 Roumanie, 2019 France, 2022 Luxembourg, 2023 Espagne, 2024 Portugal.
I have been a Traffic Accident Rescue Instructor since 2010 at the CPEI in Badajoz.
I have also been an organizing instructor for Rescue Days in Brazil and Portugal.
Rui dos Santos (ANSD) – Logistics/Scenario Lead, Portugal
Rui Miguel Ventura Dos Santos 54 ans
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Protection Engineering;
• Extrication trainer:
• Firefighting trainer;
• Flashover trainer;
• 2nd Commander of the Municipal Fire Department of Cartaxo;
• Founder and president of ANSD from 2012 à 2016;
• Co-author of the Regimento de Sapadores Bombeiros de Lisboa
extrication and flashover manuals;
• Fire Safety Designer for buildings from the 1st to the 4th risk
category;
• Collaborates with WRO in scenario development since 2016. Rui
Miguel Ventura dos Santos 54 ans
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Protection Engineering;
• Extrication trainer:
• Firefighting trainer;
• Flashover trainer;
• 2nd Commander of the Municipal Fire Department of Cartaxo;
• Founder and president of ANSD from 2012 à 2016;
• Co-author of the Regimento de Sapadores Bombeiros de Lisboa
extrication and flashover manuals;
• Fire Safety Designer for buildings from the 1st to the 4th risk
category;
• Collaborates with WRO in scenario development since 2016.
Rodrigo Vilarinho (ANSD) – Scenario Pit Boss, Portugal
Date of Birth: Février 25, 1976
Éducation: Secondary School
Profession: Firefighter
Since May 12, 1997, Vilarinho has served as a firefighter at the Lisbon Fire Brigade (Regimento de Sapadores Bombeiros de Lisboa), the most respected fire departments in Portugal. He is
currently part of the Specialized Intervention Company, a unit focused on high-complexity technical operations.
Depuis 2013, he has also been an active member of ANSD – National Association of Rescue and Extrication, where he holds the role of scenario setup coordinator for extrication competitions held throughout Portugal.
🏆 Key Achievements:
• Scenario coordinator for the World Rescue Challenge:
◦ 2015 – Lisbon, Portugal
◦ 2016 – Curitiba, Brésil
◦ 2024 – Azores, Portugal
His work has been essential for the advancement of technical rescue operations in Portugal and for training rapid intervention teams both nationally and internationally.
David Lezeau (Fnspf) – Scenario Pit Boss, France
I’ve been a professional firefighter since 1992 in an operational company in Rochefort sur mer, France, and a heavy road rescue instructor at the Charente Maritime departmental school .
Participation as a world challenge competitor : Tools role
2008 CARDIFF, WALES
2009 FRANKFURT, GERMANY
2010 CORK, IRELAND
2012 LONDON, ENGLAND
2014 MORTON in MARCH, ENGLAND
2015 LISBON, PORTUGAL
2016 CURRITIBA, BRAZIL
2019 LA ROCHELLE, FRANCE
Participation as a French challenge competitor : Tools role
2016 La Rochelle, FRANCE
2017 Nantes, FRANCE
2018 Saint Quentin, Yvelines FRANCE
2021 Avignon, FRANCE
Scenario design for France
2021 Amiens, FRANCE
2022 Nice, FRANCE
2023 Limoges, FRANCE
2024 Chantilly, FRANCE
2025 Châteauroux, FRANCE
Setting up scenarios
2022 LUXEMBOURG
2023 Lanzarote, Espagne
2024 Les Acores, PORTUGAL
2025 Karlovac, CROATIA
Antonio Dragušica – Internal Assessor – Live Patient Coordinator, Croatie
My name is Antonio Dragušica, and it is a great pleasure for me to be your Internal Assessor for live patients at this year’s World Rescue Challenge. I was born on June 20, 1989, in Trilj, a small town near Split. Since my father is a professional firefighter in the Volunteer Fire Department of Trilj, my love for firefighting developed from an early age.
Dans 2014, I completed firefighting school and began working in the shipbuilding industry as a firefighter. Depuis 2021, I have been employed with the Public Fire Department of Split, where I currently serve as a firefighter.
Depuis 2022, I have been an active member of the Split Technical Rescue Team in the role of medic, and throughout my career, I have regularly pursued further training and attended numerous courses related to technical interventions.
I am a family man—happily married and the father of one daughter. My family is my greatest support and my daily motivation in the work I do. It is a great honor to be part of such a significant organization as the World Rescue Challenge and to contribute my knowledge and experience to its success.
Frane Relja – Assistant Live Patient Coordinator, Croatie
I was born on July 20, 1994, in Muć, Croatie, and my passion for helping others has shaped both my life and my career. My journey in emergency services began in 2012, when I joined as a volunteer firefighter in my hometown. Determined to grow in the profession, I completed firefighting school in 2020 and became a professional firefighter with Public Fire Department Split in 2021.
Dans 2022, I proudly joined the Split Tehnical Rescue Team as a Tool 2 operator, taking part in complex and high-risk rescue missions. In addition to my operational experience, I hold a degree in Electronics Engineering, which adds valuable technical skills and problem-solving capabilities to my work in rescue operations. Outside of my professional duties, I am a proud family man—happily married with three children—who finds balance and motivation through the love and support of my family. When I’m not on duty, I enjoy playing the drums, a passion that brings energy, rhythm, and creativity into my life. My dedication to both my home and my team reflects my belief that rescue work is not just a job—it is a calling.
I am excited to be part of the organisation of the World Rescue Challenge, an event that celebrates the skills, teamwork, and dedication of rescue professionals from around the globe.