Federal police practice rescue operation: Weser becomes a disaster protection area!

Am 8. Mai 2025 führt die Fliegerstaffel Fuldatal eine Rettungsübung in Hann. Münden durch, unterstützt von Feuerwehr und THW.
On May 8, 2025, the Fuldatal Air Squan leads a rescue exercise in Hann. Münden through, supported by the fire brigade and THW. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Federal police practice rescue operation: Weser becomes a disaster protection area!

On May 8, 2025, a large -scale disaster protection training will be carried out on the Weser. This event is organized by the Fuldatal Aviation Squadition of the Federal Police and will take place in cooperation with several relevant organizations, including the fire brigade, Technical Relief Agency (THW), German Red Cross (DRK) and the German Life Rescue Society (DLRG). The exercise is in the bank area of ​​the Weser Park, that of the city of Hann. Münden was provided.

During the exercise, different use scenarios are simulated in order to test the reactionability of the emergency services in a disaster situation. The federal police have announced that the affected area will be locked up to ensure the exercise safe. On this day, the passage for pedestrians and cyclists is also prohibited to minimize security risks.

expected challenges and noise pollution

The emergency services must be prepared to accept minor noise pollution due to the helicopter insert. Such exercises are essential to improve the cooperation between different operational organizations and to be able to react appropriately to unforeseen events such as natural disasters.

Similar exercises also take place in other places. The Rheinische advertising sheets reported on an exercise on May 17, 2023 in Leverkusen-Hitdorf, which included a simulated flood disaster. The aviation operating group of the federal police, together with the DLRG and the DRK Wasserwacht, trained the rescue of people from flowing waters and the interaction of the air savers with helicopter crews.

The importance of regular exercises

The importance of such exercises cannot be emphasized enough. According to an article on Rettungsdienst.de, structured exercises are crucial for coping with large damage. Clear goals should be defined, theoretical preparations are made and realistic resources are provided. Exercise scenarios should be realistic and comprehensible to enable learning from mistakes and increase the efficiency of the operations.

Overall, the regular implementation of disaster protection exercises plays a central role in preparation for emergencies. Through training in realistic scenarios, all organizations involved strengthen their operational readiness and improve cooperation, which ultimately leads to a safer environment for the population.

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