Rescue workers practice for emergencies: large-scale exercise in Mosbach!

Rescue workers practice for emergencies: large-scale exercise in Mosbach!

What is happening in the Rhine-Neckar district? A look at the impressive large-scale exercise that around 300 rescue workers and helpers recently carried out in the Mosbach area. This massive exercise, which has been taking place since Friday on a special training area, aimed to simulate an emergency as realistically as possible. Under the motto “Strong Together,” a variety of scenarios were played out, including a tornado, a serious bus accident and a gas explosion in a supermarket. SWR reports that the exercise simulated up to 120 injured people and trained the cooperation of the various units.

What makes such an exercise conclusive? The actors, including emergency doctors, paramedics, psychosocial emergency care (PSNV) and even rescue dog teams, worked hand in hand to practice caring for the injured and setting up medical tents. Extras not only played the roles of victims, but also of relatives in order to convey the most authentic image possible. The extras' injuries were made up to be deceptively realistic, which further added to the realistic impression. The drones that were used to track down missing people were a real eye-catcher.

Psychosocial emergency care

But what happens after the first shock? This is where psychosocial emergency care (PSNV) comes into play. The PSNV has set itself the goal of supporting both emergency services and those affected after stressful events. According to the principles set out below BBK summarized, attempts are made to minimize psychosocial stress through qualified preparation and aftercare offers. This early help is crucial in order to avoid psychological consequences.

The importance of this form of care is also emphasized. Emergency responders in particular are often required to deal with stressful situations that can have an impact on both their professional work and their private life. The PSNV-B aims to provide psychological support in the first phase after an accident, without requiring therapeutic measures. There are over 100 crisis intervention or emergency aftercare services available nationwide, which are operated by a dedicated team of experts DRK provides information about the structure and structure of these services, which are regularly accompanied by further training.

conclusion

The large-scale exercise in Mosbach shows how important it is to prepare together for emergencies. The DRK Rhein-Neckar has firmly decided to prepare its employees for real operations through such exercises and to learn from the experiences they have gained. The focus is not only on medical care, but also on emotional support, which can often be crucial in an emergency situation. A DRK spokesman emphasized the growing importance of such exercises, especially in times of climatic changes and geopolitical conflicts.