Large fire brigade exercise in Dürnkrut: chemical lift and missing rescuer!

Large fire brigade exercise in Dürnkrut: chemical lift and missing rescuer!

Dürnkrut, Österreich - On May 23, 2025, a comprehensive exercise of the sub -section took place in Dürnkrut, Gänserndorf district, which simulated a realistic scenario with a fire in the attic of the NMS Dürnkrut. The main goal of this fire protection exercise was to prepare the emergency services for an emergency and to test the building's evacuation processes. Several missing people, including two first aiders who were at risk during the extinguishing attempts, had to be observed. In addition, people were included in the chemistry hall, in which chemical canister stored.
Fireworld reports that the local fire brigade Dürnkrut explored the building with a respiratory protection team and set up a operating control center with command vehicle directly in front of the elementary school building. The fire brigade Sierndorf an der March sent an exploration team to save the unconscious persons, while the fire brigade set up a respiratory protection collecting place. A turntable ladder from Zistersdorf was in use for the rescue in the chemistry hall, with the fire brigade Waidendorf identified dangerous chemicals and also saved people over the aerial ladder.

In the context of the fire protection exercise, chemical management was also taken into account. Parts of the chemicals were removed from the building and a pollutant train was requested for problematic chemicals. The Waidendorf fire brigade also set up a decontamination area near the Schlossplatz. The exercise also attracted local observers, including HBI Franz Stary, HBI Karl Mihalovics, Mayor Stefan Istvanek and civil protection officer Herbert Steiner. The entire exercise lasted about an hour and was completed with a debriefing in the fire station. The comrades of the Dürnkrut fire brigade caused a tasting after the effort.

goals and preparation of the exercise

The implementation of fire protection exercises pursues essential goals. This includes the examination of the evacuation processes and the review of the functionality of fire protection systems. These exercises sharpen the awareness of fire protection measures and improve reaction ability in an emergency. According to economics , it is essential that companies and institutions carry out fire protection exercises at least once a year, ideally 2 to 3 times a year, especially in surroundings with a high risk of fire.

A central aspect of preparation are the legal foundations that are specified in § 10 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Entrepreneurs must ensure that there are evacuation concepts and regular exercises are planned. These are designed to train the right behavior in the event of a fire, since theoretical training usually is not sufficient. A decent concept can help document processes and named persons, which increases the safety of employees.

follow -up and optimization

After carrying out exercises, an important debriefing is often carried out, which serves to analyze weaknesses and identify potential for improvement. Haufe emphasizes that security managers have to observe and analyze deviations from the evacuation plan to ensure that the health and safety of all employees is guaranteed. The follow -up is crucial so that the knowledge from the exercise can be integrated into future planning and training.