Large-scale exercise in the Spreeauenpark: Cottbus trains for emergencies!

Large-scale exercise in the Spreeauenpark: Cottbus trains for emergencies!

On July 4th, a large-scale exercise will take place in Spreeauenpark, bringing together more than 400 participants to simulate a realistic emergency. During this extensive exercise, around 90 people are realistically “injured” in makeup to prepare emergency responders for the challenges of an emergency. The head of the Lausitz control center, Ingolf Zellmann, emphasizes how important such preparation is in order to be able to react quickly and efficiently in an emergency. The alarm will be raised at 4 p.m. and the exercise is expected to last into the evening.

The exercise involves transporting the “injured” to the Medical University Hospital (MUL – CT) and requires the use of a helicopter and numerous ambulances. The rescue service of the city of Cottbus, the fire department, disaster control units, emergency doctors, clinics, the technical relief agency, the police and the Bundeswehr are involved. Prof. Dr. Eckhard Nagel, CEO of MUL – CT, emphasizes the importance of well-organized medical care in a state of emergency. In this context, Daniela Kerzel, Managing Director of CMT GmbH, says that she finds the realistic exercise in the Spreeauenpark to be extremely positive. The park will be closed to spectators on July 4th and some parking spaces will be closed.

The importance of emergency response teams

Emergency medical teams (EMTs) are critical in responding quickly and effectively to disasters and emergencies. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), countries rely on highly trained EMTs consisting of doctors, paramedics and logistics experts. There are 85 such teams active in Europe, which are continuously evaluated and classified. Especially in crises such as the war in Ukraine or earthquakes in Turkey, these teams have proven how important their quick and precise operations are to save human lives.

The main tasks of emergency medical teams include quickly assessing the health status of patients, carrying out life-saving measures and ensuring safe transport to the hospital. They are trained to be on site within minutes of an emergency call and operate under high pressure. These teams work closely with other emergency responders to ensure a seamless transition of patient care. Due to their quick reaction time, they significantly increase the chances of survival for those affected.

Prepare for an emergency

The upcoming exercise in the Spreeauenpark is not only an opportunity for the emergency services to test their skills, but also an important sign for the entire region of how important these preparations are. The lessons learned from such exercises help improve readiness and flexibility. Functional interaction between everyone involved can be crucial when every second counts.

At a time when disasters and emergencies are becoming more and more common, such exercises make it clear that something is really happening. The preparations should be optimal so that in an emergency everything is in place and rescue can take place as quickly as possible. These joint exercises therefore play a key role in the security of the population.