Large exercise in Mannheim: Fire brigades Test reaction to the thrust!

Large exercise in Mannheim: Fire brigades Test reaction to the thrust!

Mannheim, Deutschland - A major exercise of superlatives! The name "Magnitude" speaks volumes, because the responsible emergency services simulated an earthquake of the strength 6.9! This took place in the port of Mannheim, but German spoke here. Instead, there was an atmosphere full of tension and serenity, while the fire brigade and emergency services were preparing for the challenges impending in an emergency.

The exercise that was carried out on Friday was not an ordinary fire protection exercise. The scenarios enclosed the complexity of hypothetical exit from hazardous substances. Firefighters and rescue workers from all over Europe were able to prove themselves in a massive operational training field while managing realistic emergency situations. More than 200 emergency services were on site to counteract the doom in the event of a real earthquake and ideal to rehearse!

comprehensive preparation for an emergency

This epochal exercise ensured that the teams are prepared for all possible scenarios and their coordination, communication and responsiveness are tested under extreme conditions. The authorities emphasized the importance of such exercises in order to be able to react optimally and safely in the event of a disaster. A applause for the emergency services who demonstrated their skills and courage and stood up to the challenge of how only true heroes do!