Major exercise in Lienz: Red Cross and fire brigade train for emergencies!

Major exercise in Lienz: Red Cross and fire brigade train for emergencies!

On September 28, 2025, a comprehensive exercise by the Red Cross was carried out in Lienz. The exercise assumption included a derailment of a passenger train and a tipped truck on the Liebherr site in Lienz/Peggetz. The aim of this simulation was to provide rapid assistance in the event of accidents, natural disasters or major fires. A particular focus was on improving the interaction between the various emergency services in order to better meet the requirements in crisis situations.

The exercise took place on Saturday, September 27th and attracted numerous volunteer blue light organizations, including the fire departments of Lienz and Nußdorf-Debant, the Liebherr company fire department as well as the White Cross from San Candido and the Red Cross from Spittal. District rescue commander Reinhard Stotter emphasized the need for support from Carinthia and South Tyrol in crisis situations in order to be able to react quickly and efficiently in an emergency.

Importance of emergency and crisis management

In a broader context, this exercise is part of emergency and crisis management, which includes concepts for solving problems in crisis situations. Emergency and crisis management is designed to improve the prevention, handling and management of problem situations and occurs in a variety of scenarios. In addition to individual emergencies like this exercise, there are also major incidents that require a coordinated response.

The interdisciplinary approaches in emergency and crisis management integrate both natural and engineering sciences as well as social and social science perspectives. This ensures that the systems and people involved are optimally prepared for the challenges that can arise in emergency situations. In particular, the planning, implementation and evaluation of measures for primary and secondary prevention are crucial for the success of such exercises.

Current events in Germany

While the exercise was taking place in Lienz, Austria, a real crisis scenario was taking place in Upper Swabia: a passenger train derailed and rescue workers were looking for passengers. This also shows how important well-trained staff and a coordinated approach are in crises. The events in Upper Swabia are an impressive example of the need to constantly invest in emergency and crisis management.

By examining these topics scientifically, valuable insights can be gained that are beneficial for both individuals and institutions. The goal is to minimize significant damage and ensure quick, efficient assistance. These principles come into play in both public and operational security and are of great importance for future operations.

The continuous evaluation of major disaster situations and adaptation to new challenges are essential components of ensuring the continued existence of emergency operations and organizations. In this context, scientific research that is funded by the state is becoming increasingly important. Insights and alternative courses of action can make a decisive contribution to the stability of business processes and general security.

The developments in the area of ​​emergency and crisis management make it clear how crucial exercise scenarios like the one in Lienz are. They prepare the forces involved for possible real operations and help ensure that they can act quickly and effectively in an emergency.

For more information on emergency and crisis management, please read the article on Dolomite town and find out more about current events in Upper Swabia Mirror. For a deeper insight into emergency and crisis management, please visit the overview on Wikipedia.