New THW vehicle for Nuremberg region: double rescue mission!

New THW vehicle for Nuremberg region: double rescue mission!

There is reason to be happy in the Nuremberg region: The Technical Relief Organization (THW) in Lauf has purchased a new vehicle that was financed with a lot of commitment and generous donations. Costs of 90,000 euros were made possible so that this vehicle can cover two important areas of application. The THW is known as the federal disaster protection unit and plays a particularly crucial role in emergency situations and disaster control measures. The main tasks include supporting the traffic police, especially in the event of high traffic volumes, accidents and difficult road conditions, as nn.de reports.

Group leader Benjamin Schmurlack explains that the vehicle, which was specially designed for highway service, was developed by the Purucker car center. A special feature of the new VW Crafter is its versatility - it can be converted into both a rescue vehicle and a youth transport vehicle. The THW youth group, which consists of 40 members aged 10 to 17, will benefit from this.

Supporting hands

The disaster protection support association, led by chairman Gerhard Stiegler, also contributes to the financing of the THW. He emphasizes that support from members, politicians and sponsors is of great importance. A shining example of the commitment from the region is the donation of 1,200 euros that the rural women of Nürnberger Land presented on the occasion of rural women's day 2025. The handover was carried out by district farmer Marion Fischer and other board members.

This support is important because 98.5% of THW members work on a voluntary basis and often do outstanding work in the community. The THW not only acts as a supporter in emergencies, but also promotes camaraderie among members and regularly organizes events. Especially in times of increasing challenges, be it due to storms or other emergencies, the THW is indispensable for the population, as technological-hilfswerk.org explains.

Promoting disaster prevention

In order to further increase the operational capability of the THW, the THW Foundation offers support, especially in youth work and in equipping the emergency services. It ensures that important projects to improve disaster protection in Germany and internationally can be funded. The foundation has set itself the task of effectively supporting civil defense and disaster protection and promotes numerous initiatives in the areas of research and training, as can be found on stiftung-thw.de.

Overall, THW's latest acquisition in Lauf shows how important collaboration between non-profit organizations and the population is. Help us by supporting the support association or becoming active yourself. Thanks to such initiatives, disaster protection in the region remains strong and remains well prepared for the challenges of the future.