Use under extreme conditions: ABC train practices in Pleinfeld!

Use under extreme conditions: ABC train practices in Pleinfeld!

Pleinfelder Gewerbegebiet, Deutschland - In the district of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen, an extensive training for the fire and disaster protection forces was carried out on July 19, 2025, which focused on a so-called ABC scenario. It was about the handling of nuclear, biological and chemical hazardous substances. The exercise took place in the industrial area of Pleinfeld, where a fictional case was simulated: a transporter with a trailer had lost dangerous goods and the emergency services had to react quickly and coordinated to prevent worse things. nn.de reports that the loading of the truck cardboard with white powder, a nuclear ibc-container with Sulfuric acid included.

The exercise proved to be challenging, because the driver was trapped under a barrel when trying to secure the load. The first -time forces immediately sent a group of respiratory protection to the location exploration. Fortunately, the driver could be freed quickly. The particular attention was paid to the safety of the emergency services, which were well prepared with a decontamination zone for injured persons and the St. Veit volunteer fire brigade for the warning of the population on a radius of one kilometer around the site.

operational process and decontamination

The use was divided into three sections, starting with the establishment of a decontamination zone through the ABC train. ABC-WUG describes that a standard decontamination with personal equipment such as chemical protection suits (CSA) must be ensured for each ABC use. Here, dirty water is collected and special aids are used to ensure effective decontamination.

The Dangerwagen dangerous goods (GW-G) of the Weißenburg fire brigade played a central role by dispatching forces in chemical protection suits to explore and recover the hazardous substances. Another part of the mission was to catch the escaping sulfuric acid in containers and seal the leaked container. In order to tame the dangerous vapors, they were put down with water - a critical measure to guarantee the safety of everyone involved.

After work, about 50 firefighters had the opportunity to celebrate their commitment with a hearty snack. District fire inspector Jürgen Zachmann and district fire chief Stephan Pflock expressly thanked for the operational readiness and emphasized the immense importance of such exercises to improve cooperation and security in an emergency

Such training sessions are not only essential for the safety of the emergency services, but also strengthen the trust of the population in the skills of disaster protection. In the Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen district, you can show how you can prepare for the unpredictable with a good hand.