350 emergency services rehearse for an emergency: train accident and dangerous goods accident in Mühlenbeck

350 emergency services rehearse for an emergency: train accident and dangerous goods accident in Mühlenbeck

Mühlenbeck, Deutschland - On May 24, 2025, a comprehensive disaster protection exercise took place in Mühlenbeck, in which around 350 emergency services from Oberhavel and the surrounding counties took part. The exercise simulated a simultaneous train accident and a dangerous property accident. A scenario stipulated that a regional train is derailed, while a poisonous hazardous substance occurred in a nearby logistics store. The realistic approach of this exercise aimed to prepare the emergency services for potential emergencies.

The participants of the exercise were supported by extras who acted as injured people in order to make the situation as authentic as possible. This measure contributed to the drama of the scenario and train the emergency services in a realistic environment. The entire event took about seven hours and was geared towards testing management structures and the rules of use and promoting cooperation between different units. District Administrator Alexander Tönnies (SPD) emphasized the importance of this preparation and emphasized how important it is to be prepared for an emergency. [rbb24 reports that…] (https://www.rbb24.de/panorama/biebtrag/2025/brandenburg-oberhavel-katastropjenschutz-euten-350- Tetrie

coordination of the emergency services

The exercise in Mühlenbeck also was an important step in the coordination of the emergency services. In emergencies, the cooperation between different organizations is essential to ensure quick and effective help. In such critical situations, managers have to make decisions under pressure and work together various units. [The Tagesspiegel reports that…] (https://www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/katastrophenschutzubung-350- Use-Uben-uben-kadastfall-im-kreis-berhavel-13750348.html)

Recently it was also pointed out how important it is to train qualified specialists in the field of disaster protection and emergency medicine. The master's degree in tactical, emergency, emergency and disaster medicine at the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences prepares students for precisely such scenarios. Among other things, the admission requirements require a completed bachelor's degree in the medical area and at least three years of professional experience in the medical field. This training is crucial to develop the skills and knowledge required in the event of danger. [Additional information can be found here.] (Https://bzgk.de/studium/taktische-etie--notfall-und-katastrophenizin-Master/)

Overall, the exercise in Mühlenbeck shows how seriously the emergency and disaster protection measures are taken in the region. Based on realistic scenarios, it is ensured that the emergency services are optimally prepared for future challenges and can provide quick, coordinated help in an emergency.