Indispensable help: THW secures extinguishing water in Gohrischheide!

Indispensable help: THW secures extinguishing water in Gohrischheide!

Gohrischheide, Deutschland - On July 7, 2025, the fire brigade was significant in Gohrischheide, supported by the Technical Relief Agency (THW). The increasingly frequent extreme weather events, such as vegetation fires and the associated major damage, make cooperation between these two organizations more and more important. A central element of support from the THW is water logistics, which in this case contributes decisively to the extinguishing water supply.

The current use includes the provision of high -performance pumps as well as mobile water containers and relocated hose lines. The THW operations continuously pump water from a gravel pit near Boragk and transport it over an impressive 2.5 km long hose route. In order to supply the fire brigade and the farmers with extinguishing water, three THW water bubbles are provided for withdrawal.

The role of THW in water logistics

The THW large pumps play a central role in water logistics. With a promotion output of up to 25,000 liters per minute, these pumps are in high demand on the nationwide level, as there are a total of ten such pumps. Two large pumps are stationed in the state association Saxony, Thuringia, one in the Riesa local association and one in the Apolda local association. The water damage/pump specialist group, in which the THW is represented nationwide over 80 times, not only offers support in fires, but also with floods and floods.

This specialist group specializes in pumping penetrating water or mud from buildings and traffic routes. If necessary, you can also build or repair sewage pipes. Their extensive equipment not only includes large wastewater pumps, but also smaller pumps that can achieve a combined conveyor output of around 12,000 liters per minute.

collaboration between the fire brigade and THW

The fire brigade, which is usually responsible for fire fighting, calls the THW to support the administrative assistance. This procedure emphasizes the essential partnership between the two organizations. The THW is requested if necessary and also has the task of eliminating the ash after the fire fighting. In addition, the fire brigade supports it in dike defense and also carries out recovery measures in the event of a risk of collapse.

A remarkable feature of this cooperation is the ability of both organizations to often act cooperatively in fires with corresponding respiratory protection agents. This close cooperation is also evident in the event of a practice, where the fire brigade and THW regularly work together.

The equipment of the THW also includes trucks with a loading line and different trailers that are necessary for the effective implementation of these operations. This synergy between the two institutions, each bring in their unique strengths, is crucial for the security and protection of the population.

For more information on the operations and services of the THW, the THW-Web page can be visited. The details of the current assignment in Gohrischheide are also available on [Fireworld] (https://www.fireworld.at/2025/07/d-brandehrische-gohrischheide-%86%92-thw-wasserlogistik-als-unzichtbares- Unterstuglung-der-feuerwehr/). For a more general perspective on the cooperation between the organizations, the THW report offers further insights.