Fire brigade Aalen inspires with spectacular exercise in the Samaritan pen!

Fire brigade Aalen inspires with spectacular exercise in the Samaritan pen!

In the heart of Aalen, the main exercise of the Aalen fire department department took place on July 17, 2025 in the Samaritanstift in Jahnstrasse. After a long break of more than a decade in which such scenarios were no longer practiced, the topic of fire fighting and human rescue was finally taken up here. The trainer and department commander Michael Wagner emphasized which special commitment and what challenges this has in a nursing home.

The simulated scenario included a fire break on the first floor, with a bedridden person missing and helping other residents on the balcony. In this complex exercise, young people from the fire brigade took on the role of the missing persons and also dummies were used. Numerous spectators were present, including members of the honorary department, employee of the home and also Mayor Bernd Schwarzendorfer, who watched the impressive exercise.

an impressive performance

Five vehicles, among them a turntable ladder, were strategically positioned. The first squad prepared with breathing apparatus for the attack via the main entrance. In addition, the aerial ladder on the west side of the building and another fire truck was positioned. A third vehicle took care of the water withdrawal from a hydrant, which also made the important aspect of water supply in a real application situation.

The exercises were coordinated and calm, which impressed the viewers. Dummies were saved over the staircase, while the vehicle occupants on the balconies were brought to safety using the turntable ladder. Another exercise aspect was the transport of people with new wearing aids, which helped the firefighters to prepare for real emergencies.

The importance of the right training

The fire brigade exercises, as they also took place in the Samaritan pen, are not only a question of alert willingness, but also of the greatest importance for security in the cities. According to information from stickers, exciting and educational exercises are essential to train all relevant aspects of fire work. This includes deletion, the recovery of injured, first aid, the tactics and the physical fitness of the fire brigade members. A holistic training ensures that everyone has the necessary skills in order to be able to act effectively in an emergency.

The concept of fire fighting is a fundamental task of the fire brigade, and the knowledge learned finally decides on success or failure in an emergency. According to the report by Feuerwehrenausbildung.de

Mayor Schwarzendorfer praised the performance of the firefighters and, despite the current constraints, ensured the support of the city. However, there was also a bit of excitement: an impatient driver quickly ran over a blocked entrance and damaged something that certainly asked the head of operations for a quick solution.

The fire brigade campaign in the Aalen shows once again how important the right preparation is and how it also strengthens the sense of community. The versatile exercises not only increase the operational readiness, but also promote the commitment of young members. If you see the enthusiasm of those involved, then you know that good business is being done here - in the service of security.

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