DRK Jena fights against devastating forest fire in Saalfeld!

DRK Jena fights against devastating forest fire in Saalfeld!

What's up in Thuringia? The emergency services in the region are facing a major challenge, because a forest fire on the Saalfeld Höhe has become the heaviest fire disaster in Thuringia for over 30 years. This alarming situation requires the commitment of many helpers, including from DRK Jena . Since July 3, the main and volunteer forces of the DRK district association Jena-Eisenberg-Stadtroda e.V.

The focus is on the medical protection in the EAS operating section on July 4th at 4:00 a.m., an emergency arrangement vehicle (N-KTW) was put into service, occupied by a paramedic and an emergency medic. This is strategically positioned between Gösselsdorf and Großneundorf to ensure that the volunteers' volunteers are provided quickly.

tension in the area of ​​application

The situation remains tense. Despite the intensive extinguishing work, embers keep flames due to the wind. In order to further stabilize the situation, the Thuringian riot police used water cannons, supported by police helicopters and a federal police helicopter, which is equipped with a fire bag. The operational control car (ELW) has been active in the operational area for management support since Thursday afternoon.

The aid units are organized in 12-hour shift operation with four managers and an assistant. The plans provide to maintain the operation of the ELW up to and including Sunday in order to take a non -stop support.

causes and prevention measures

But how could this devastating situation come about? The main cause of many forest fires in Germany remains the careless behavior of forest visitors. The Thuringiaforst warns: disregard for smoking bans and negligent grilling contributes significantly to the development of fires. Climate change and weather -related extreme events increase the risk of forest fire.

In order to be better prepared in the future, the Thuringian forest has intensively invested in forest fire prevention and technology. This includes not only the repair of fire -fighting ponds, but also the introduction of new fire fighting units. Particularly noteworthy is the “Firefighter” of Ponsse, which is equipped with a fire water container of 10,000 liters and a remote -controlled water cannon.

relevant laws and provisions

For the long-term improvement of disaster protection in Thuringia, a new version of the Thuringian fire and civil protection law (ThürBKG) is currently being re-version. The draft of the law emerged from intensive specialist work and in exchange with representatives of fire and disaster protection. The aim is to optimize the structures for disaster protection. Further information can be called up here [https://ninn.thueringen.de/staats-und-verwaltungsrecht In view of the current situation, it can be seen how important well -trained structures and the provision of resources are. Cooperation between the emergency services is reinforced in order to be able to better manage the challenges of the future. The forest fire hazard card and numerous preventive measures are available to everyone interested free of charge and should contribute to clarifying the causes of forest fire.