Large exercise in Erlensee: Fire brigade trains for chemical accident!

Large exercise in Erlensee: Fire brigade trains for chemical accident!

in a dramatic scenario that works as if from an action film, around 200 emergency services from fire brigade, emergency services and DLRG in Erlensee tried a chemical accident that demanded several injuries. On the site of DHL Freight, a former air base, a burning battery was simulated in a forklift, which enveloped the hall into thick smoke and triggered the alarm systems. The exercise, which took place on November 14, 2024, presented the emergency services against a variety of challenges, including the disappearance of three people and a dangerous fabric leakage.

The Erlensee fire brigade was the first to be on the scene and immediately prepared the extinguishing attack. In the chaos of the exercise, which was accompanied by the screams of the injured mimen, which were made up of realistic injuries, the full extent of the accident quickly became clear. The emergency services, equipped with GABC protective suits, had to venture into the danger area to save the injured. A total of 50 vehicles were on duty, and the sirens of the fire alarm system announced the emergency, while the firefighters rolled out hoses and prepared for the rescue.

intensive exercise with realistic scenarios

The exercise was the second of its kind this year and served to optimize the interaction of the rescue organizations. District Administrator Thorsten Stolz praised the initiative and emphasized the growing requirements for disaster protection in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis. The GABC measuring center monitored the spread of hazardous substances and coordinated the operations of the measuring vehicles that took samples in the area. The tension was tangible, and everyone involved was aware that the pressure was many times higher in an emergency.

The mimes that represented the injured were cleaned in a decontamination area after the exercise to prevent further spread of hazardous substances. Dr. Wolfgang Lenz, Head of the Office for Health and Danglics, expressed a positive statement about the exercise and announced that it thoroughly evaluated the results in order to further optimize the processes. This intensive exercise has once again shown how important preparation for disaster cases is.