Ebsdorfergrund triumphs: fire brigade team wins district decision!

Ebsdorfergrund triumphs: fire brigade team wins district decision!

In an exciting and challenging fire service exercise, the Ebsdorfergrund-Dreihausen I team prevailed in the Gießen district and will now represent the state of Hesse at the upcoming state competition in Lorsch. This exciting news not only pleased the fire brigade colleagues in Ebsdorfergrund, but also triggered a wave of enthusiasm throughout the entire region. How op-marburg.de reported, the competitions took place in Nösberts-Weidmoos, where the best comrades prevailed against three other teams from the administrative district.

During these district decisions, which took place under the topic of the use of hazardous substances, the participating teams were confronted with a variety of challenges. The theoretical part of the exercise included 15 questions on various fire service topics, while the practical part included a simulated use of hazardous materials in an industrial company. The fire department not only had to put out a fire, but also rescue and decontaminate an unconscious person. In addition, tying knots and stitches was part of the practical test, which put the participants' skills to the test.

Congratulations and awards

The award ceremony was attended by Giessen's government vice-president Jan Schneider and other official representatives, who extended their heartfelt congratulations to the successful teams. The trophies for the best teams were donated by various organizations, including the Giessen regional council, the district fire brigade association and the mayor. In addition to Ebsdorfergrund-Dreihausen I, the other placings were taken by the teams from Reiskirchen-Hattenrod, Marburg-Cappel, Hünfelden-Ohren and Ebsdorfergrund-Dreihausen II.

These successes cannot be taken for granted, as the teams have prepared intensively for the competition. Dr. Sven Holland from the Gießen regional council praised the excellent preparation and commitment of the firefighters. This shows how important the fire service exercises are for consolidating and supplementing knowledge in theory and practice rp-darmstadt.hessen.de determines.

A look at the exercise structure

The fire service performance exercises in Hesse are divided into different levels: district, district and state level. Qualifications begin at the district level, where the best teams are determined before moving on to the next round at the district level. Here the entire competition is precisely structured through a questionnaire, practical exercises and tying knots. The harmonization of these exercises is intended not only to increase the number of participants, but also to strengthen professional qualifications in dealing with operational resources kfv-wiesbaden.de describes.

In 2009, a comprehensive concept for these exercises was developed in order to counteract the significant decline in the number of participants and to adapt the exercises to today's requirements. Different levels similar to a sports badge are intended to motivate more fire departments to participate. Practicality is particularly important, with the exercises also being carried out using resources from your own vehicle.

Now it remains to be seen how the Ebsdorfergrund-Dreihausen I team will fare in the state finals. What is certain is that with the knowledge they have gained and the experience they have gained, they will be well prepared for the next challenge. The entire fire service community is keeping its fingers crossed for the best teams from Central Hesse!