Rescue exercise in Bergheim: Teams master challenges in the field!

Rescue exercise in Bergheim: Teams master challenges in the field!

On February 1, 2025, a comprehensive exercise of the emergency services took place in the quarry near Bergheim, which served to improve cooperation in operations in rough terrain. Several organizations, including the Johanniter-Sar unit, took part in this practical exercise, the rescue dog squadron of the DRK Friedberg, the Büdingen police and the fire department south of the Ortenberg fire brigade.
MHI Naturstein GmbH provided the site, which offered an ideal environment to carry out the exercises.

The course of the exercise initially included a theoretical instruction in which the specific tasks of each unit were explained. This was followed by the practical implementation, which was divided into search of people in three scenarios. The firefighters carried out a systematic search of the extensive area, while the rescue dog squadron in the adjacent forest searched for missing people.

cooperation and technology in use

An important part of the exercise was the use of drones by a special Johanniter relay. This technology was used to create high -resolution recordings and heat images that helped effectively narrow the search areas. The use of such modern techniques demonstrates which progress in the area of ​​emergency services is made, especially in difficult and inaccessible regions.
The result of the exercise was consistently positive: all missing persons could be found quickly. The event emphasized the efficiency of the teams and emphasized mutual respect and smooth communication between the different units.

After the strenuous exercise, the participants were able to strengthen the team spirit with grilled sausages and hot drinks. Overall, the exercise was considered a complete success and offered valuable experiences to the emergency services that will help improve disaster protection in the region.

challenges in the rough terrain

Exercises and operations in the rough terrain, the emergency services always present special challenges. In Germany, where diverse leisure opportunities such as skiing, biking or paragliding are offered, it is often necessary to penetrate areas that are difficult to access to help injured or sick people. The mountain rescue service, a community of the German Red Cross, is essential support here. Their main task lies in the rescue of people from the often dangerous mountains and seclusion.

accidents in such rough areas not only require extensive specialist knowledge, but also a precise coordination between different rescue organizations. Cooperation with air rescue and the use of special devices are essential. The mountain rescue service is also able to react to different seasons, be it in the sloping rescue in winter or when operating in alpine regions in summer.