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Fire brigade meets for a competition: New challenges in Kirchhain!
Performance comparison of the fire department in Kirchhain on June 15, 2025: 21 teams in the competition, new form of exercise with practical scenarios.
Fire brigade meets for a competition: New challenges in Kirchhain!
On Saturday, June 15, 2025, the fire department's performance comparison took place in Kirchhain, where 21 teams with over 140 emergency services demonstrated their skills. After a short preparation period, the participants were able to tackle a new practical exercise that included both theory and practice. The scenario that involved rescuing people and combating hazardous substances was particularly challenging. The competition impressively demonstrated the importance of teamwork and preparation in the fire service.
The emergency services had to master a fictitious scenario in which a forklift driver was injured and acetic acid leaked and caught fire. Under time pressure and with clear tasks - such as setting up barriers, rescuing people and fighting the fire - the firefighters demonstrated their quick action. A total of 7.5 minutes were allotted for these tasks and an additional 60 seconds for the water supply.
Successes in terms of preparation
The first three places were taken by the teams from Marburg-Cappel, Ebsdorfergrund-Dreihausen 2 and Ebsdorfergrund-Dreihausen 1. These successful teams will now represent the Marburg-Biedenkopf district in the upcoming district decision on June 28th in Grebenhain in the Vogelsberg district. The importance of preparation was also emphasized by District Administrator Jens Womelsdorf, who emphasized teamwork in fire service work as essential.
District fire inspector Lars Schäfer also emphasized the importance of the initial measures, which must be initiated without special equipment. This is particularly crucial after a dangerous goods accident, where the GAMS rule – identify danger, cordon off, rescue people and request special forces – serves as a valuable mnemonic for the incident commander. The GAMS rule remembers that dangers can often occur in combination and it is important to act quickly.
The GAMS rule in action
The GAMS rule is not only important for experienced emergency services: it also helps beginners who are often overwhelmed by the situation. According to Feuerwehr Magazin, firefighters should quickly recognize the dangers at the scene. When using dangerous goods, no matter how complex, precise information about the dangerous substance and the appropriate measures are essential.
The creation of a safety area, which can be up to 100 meters depending on the hazard level of a hazardous substance, is also a central point of the GAMS rule. In addition, it is important to reach the site in a stable manner to ensure the deployment of special forces.
Overall, the performance comparison in Kirchhain shows not only the performance of the participants, but also the need for regular and practical exercises in order to be optimally prepared for future missions. A greater awareness of working in hazardous situations will not only increase the safety of emergency responders, but also increase trust in the fire service community.
For further information on the GAMS rule and its application in operations, those interested can read the article on Feuerwehr Lernbar, which offers detailed explanations and examples.
The performance comparison in Kirchhain once again showed how important well-trained firefighters are - for the protection of citizens and security in the region.