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Height rescuers from the fire department practice spectacular rescue operations in Würzburg
In Neumünster, the Würzburg fire department practiced height rescue. The exercise included abseiling from a height of 40 meters at the church.
Height rescuers from the fire department practice spectacular rescue operations in Würzburg
In the last few days, the impressive backdrop of the churches in Würzburg became the stage for a remarkable exercise by the local fire department's height rescue teams. The venerable Neumünster church and the Marienkapelle proved to be ideal training locations to prepare the emergency services for challenging scenarios. Normally churches are places of silence and devotion, but on this day this peace was interrupted by the deliberate rope-roping of around 40 meters from the dome of the Neumünster. What could happen to the fire department in an emergency was simulated here: an accident while working on or on the roof of a church or in the belfry.
As radiogong.com reports, the height rescue team ensured that they were well prepared for such special challenges. Access to roofs and roof trusses is often difficult due to narrow hatches and steep stairs, which is why rescuing injured people in such situations is extremely risky. Therefore, rappelling from heights remains one of the main rescue options used by fire departments.
Rescue at heights – A specialty of the fire department
Rescue at height is more than just a small part of the fire department; it is an essential area of responsibility that requires special knowledge, skills and the right equipment. Preparing for such missions is no easy task. Conventional means such as turntable ladders often cannot be used - be it because they cannot be used in areas at risk of collapse or because the terrain is difficult to access. The Fireguide-Blaulicht describes the diverse tasks that fall under it, such as rescuing people from great heights, rescue from deep pits and initial medical care under extreme conditions. These missions require a high level of physical fitness and psychological resilience.
The training to become a high-altitude rescuer includes various modules in which everything from rope techniques and knot knowledge to medical basics are taught. The fine details of rescue technology, which are learned while taking into account the highest safety standards, are crucial for carrying out operations efficiently and safely. In this way, the prospective high-altitude rescuers learn how to make optimal use of their equipment and how to react correctly even under pressure.
The importance of training and equipment
A course designed to promote the use of height rescue techniques includes important topics such as selection of anchor and attachment points and rappelling techniques. The content of the course is tailored to the specific needs of the fire department and is essential for practical training. According to Heidenberger Online, the training also includes legal basics as well as the correct handling of safety devices, ropes and emergency medicine, which is essential for any rescue at height.
The members of the high-altitude rescue teams train regularly and attach great importance to extensive material control of their equipment, which includes, among other things, climbing harnesses, descending devices and medical material. This ensures that in an emergency every move is correct and even the loss of human life can be averted.
The practical exercise in Würzburg once again demonstrated that the firefighters not only have a good knack for technical challenges, but are also there to do their best to act as heroes in difficult situations. Whether in churches or other high-rise buildings – rescue at height remains an exciting and vital area of responsibility for fire departments.