Breakthrough in the pollutant exercise: rescuers save three from wine cellar!

Breakthrough in the pollutant exercise: rescuers save three from wine cellar!

An intensive pollution exercise took place in the small community of Wolfsgraben in Lower Austria on Monday, February 10, 2025. This was organized by Thomas Schindler and Robert Waizmann from the local fire departments. In this exercise, which was aimed at realistic operational scenarios, the fire brigade was supposed to train how to handle dangerous substances. One particular event was a flashback during welding work, endangering a high-risk acetylene cylinder. Emergency responders had to act quickly by safely cooling the bottle while also setting up a makeshift cooling pool to avoid more serious consequences, such as fireworld.at reported.

In addition to this dramatic situation, three missing workers were found in a spacious wine cellar. The unconscious people were quickly rescued by several respiratory protection teams. In addition to the practical scenarios, around 45 firefighters from the Purkersdorf fire department also received training on how to handle gas measuring devices. A gas concentration measurement demonstration took place at a manhole, which reinforced the teaching aspect of the exercise. At the same time, visitors to the region can explore the natural beauty of the area on a family-friendly circular hike in Wolfsgraben bergfex.at informed.

This exercise was not only of great importance for the fire department, but also shows the importance of preparing for emergencies. While the fire brigade deepened the knowledge and skills necessary to deal with dangerous situations, hiking enthusiasts can enjoy the quiet nature, which is characterized by a newly populated Ural owl. Forest walks remain an important part of life in this region and offer a welcome change from the demanding fire brigade exercises.