Schärding: Respiratory protection training for firefighters fights against the flames!

Schärding: Respiratory protection training for firefighters fights against the flames!

In Schärding (Upper Austria), 26 new respiratory protection wearers have successfully completed their training, an essential qualification for fire brigade members who act on the front line in fire and hazardous goods operations. This extensive training was organized by the Schärding district fire brigade command and included both theoretical and practical exercises. Under the leadership of Chief Administrator Thomas Strasser, the participants were prepared for the challenges of the fire service, including special techniques for self-rescue and carrying out fire operations. The strenuous selection process began in advance with a medical aptitude test and the Finn test, an annual performance check that is mandatory for those wearing respiratory protection fire brigade lens.at reported.

A particularly impressive element of the training took place on the roof of the fire station in Münzkirchen, where participants were able to work on practical operational simulations. This gave trainees the opportunity to run through realistic scenarios and practice their reactions under pressure. District fire brigade commander LFR Johannes Veroner was proud of the high level of motivation and success of the new respiratory protection wearers: “It is a particular pleasure for me that a large number of comrades have once again taken on the demanding training and were able to complete it with flying colors,” he stated during the final event fireworld.at reported.

This valuable training is crucial for the safety and efficiency of the fire department, as breathing apparatus wearers are indispensable in critical operational situations. You not only contribute to the safety of your own firefighter colleagues, but also to saving lives in emergencies. The increasing number of qualified respiratory protection wearers in the district is therefore a positive sign for the operational readiness of the fire brigade in Upper Austria.