Landshut Fire Department: Rescuers train for emergencies!

Landshut Fire Department: Rescuers train for emergencies!

Last Saturday, October 25, 2025, several units of the Landshut Volunteer Fire Department came together for a special operation. The aim was to support the practical part of the “General and Special Emergency Treatment” course, which offers participants the opportunity to obtain an additional qualification in emergency medicine. The Landshut fire department reported on the successful day, which began with an introductory lecture in which the fire brigade's diverse options for providing heavy technical assistance were presented.

This theoretical introduction was followed by a practical exercise in which the fire brigade impressively demonstrated how trapped people can be freed from an accident vehicle. The roof was removed step by step and the doors were removed in order to show the course participants the various rescue options. Particular attention was paid to realistically replicating the requirements that rescuers might face in real operations.

The importance of regular exercise

Participation in such courses and exercises is of great importance for rescuers; They perfect their skills and expand their knowledge of technical assistance. While the Landshut fire department taught students how important it is to react quickly in the event of an emergency, other parts of the training, for example at the Groß Schoritz volunteer fire department through ice rescue training, also addresses the dangers that can arise when rescuing people trapped in water.

The topic of chances of survival is always present: “The maximum chance of survival is around 15 minutes, after which resuscitation becomes almost impossible,” warn experts. Therefore, both the self-protection of the emergency services and regular practical training are essential in order to act correctly in critical situations.

Insights into modern rescue technology

The Landshut Fire Department's exercises also offer the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the latest techniques in traffic accident rescue. Traffic accident rescue workshops aimed at cars also focus on initial training and skills refreshers in order to instill not only technical but also medical knowledge in the emergency services. On Feurex-Nord It is described that practical exercises on cars with existing resources strengthen the firefighters' ability to act, which can be crucial in an emergency situation.

The Landshut fire department expresses its thanks to the organizers, our powerful aid organizations and all participants. “Collaboration is the be-all and end-all in our work to help people and make their everyday lives a little safer,” said a spokesman for the fire department. Regular training and real-life exercises are essential for emergency services so that they can act quickly and efficiently in an emergency.