Dramatic alarm exercise in Michelstadt: Fire brigade saves from Zug!

Dramatic alarm exercise in Michelstadt: Fire brigade saves from Zug!

Michelstadt, Deutschland - On July 16, 2025, a large -scale alarm exercise was carried out in Michelstadt, which simulated the scenario of a railway accident. A collision of a rail vehicle with an obstacle in the track occurred, which made the emergency braking of the train necessary. Numerous injuries had to be taken care of during the exercise, including people who were trapped on the train. The Michelstadt volunteer fire brigade started with seven emergency vehicles, while the Oberzent/Beerfelden volunteer fire brigade provided three vehicles. The assignment was supplemented by three ambulances of a reinforcement group of the emergency services as well as by those responsible for Deutsche Bahn AG and Vias Rail GmbH.

A total of over 50 emergency services were involved in the exercise, the aim of which was to check and optimize the interorganization cooperation and the tactical processes in the event of accidents in the railway area. The technical rescue was carried out by the fire brigade, while the initial medical care was guaranteed by the emergency services. Injured people were spent on the train and received an emergency medical Treatment. [Michelstadt.de] (https://www.michelstadt.de/aktuelles/detail/?tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=1202&t x_news_pi1%5BController%5D = news & tx_news_pi1%5baction%5D = detail & chash = 26c4521ba12b03843c0b29b04b91) reports that such operations are essential in order to be well prepared in an emergency.

practical exercises for future emergency paramedics

Similar scenarios are also carried out in other regions to train the disaster protection measures. On April 3, 2023, an exercise took place in Bad Iburg, which was held in cooperation with the district of Osnabrück as well as the German Red Cross (DRK) and the fire department in Bad Iburg. The aim of this event was to improve the cooperation of the emergency services and to train the trainees to the emergency parameter in a realistic environment. Practical exercises are decisive for the training because they give the participants the opportunity to test and further develop their skills under the guidance of experienced trainers.

The relevance of such exercises for vocational training cannot be assessed highly enough. Due to the practical application of what has been learned, the trainees not only feel more secure, but also gain valuable self -confidence that they need in their later career as a rescuer and helper.

The future of disaster assistance

In the context of international emergency and disaster aid, universities offer special courses, such as the Bachelor at the Akkon University. Here, students with different résumés, even without previous knowledge, can work in a diverse study environment. Mandatory internships in organizations such as the United Nations or in the area of humanitarian aid are important components of the course. Graduates not only find a job in crisis regions, but also in development cooperation, project coordination or political counseling.

Training in the field of humanitarian aid and disaster protection is of crucial importance. It is important to differentiate the different areas such as humanitarian aid that reacts to acute emergencies and distinguish long -term development cooperation. These professional perspectives are of great importance not only for the students, but also for society, since well -trained specialists can save lives in critical situations and provide the necessary support.