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Drama in Aurich: Car crashes into a ditch – three injured!
Accident in Aurich: Two vehicles collide, three injured. The fire brigade ensures fire protection and initiates environmental protection measures.
Drama in Aurich: Car crashes into a ditch – three injured!
On Friday evening there was a serious traffic accident at the Zum Königsmoor/Siedlerstrasse intersection in Aurich involving two cars. The impact sent one vehicle into a ditch while the other vehicle remained on the road. There were a total of four people in both cars, including two small children. The rescue service was quickly on site and examined and treated everyone affected, while the Plaggenburg fire department was deployed to provide security and to remove any leaking fuel. Bild.de reports that ...
Three people had to be taken to hospital by ambulance. The fire department used oil binding agents to prevent environmental damage and then disposed of the remains properly. Both vehicles involved in the accident were no longer drivable and had to be towed away. The fire department was on duty for about half an hour with two vehicles and 16 personnel. Such operations once again show how important the exemplary actions of the volunteer fire department are.
Intervening quickly is the be-all and end-all
In view of the numerous traffic accidents, it is essential that the emergency services are well prepared. This is ensured not only through practical exercises, but also through regular training and analysis. For example, over 2,300 accidents were reported in the fire service in 2017, with a majority of the accidents being attributable to emergency services. FUK Dialog informs that…
However, the safety situation in the fire department does not only depend on the operations, but also on preventative work and regular inspections. Last year the proportion of volunteer fire brigades was 22%, which shows how important these bodies are in averting danger. This not only brings the safety of citizens into focus, but also that of fire brigade members.
Averting danger through prevention
Prevention is a central element of firefighting and accident prevention. In total, over 31,000 fire protection statements were submitted in North Rhine-Westphalia, which ensure safety in construction projects. The reviews cover a wide range of building categories, including industrial facilities and schools, highlighting the breadth of responsibility that firefighters and fire protection engineers have. IM.NRW emphasizes that...
Especially in today's world, when the dangers have become more diverse, it is crucial that both volunteers and professional fire departments are well educated and trained. This is the only way they can intervene effectively in extreme situations like last night. We would like to thank all emergency services for their tireless efforts - their work ensures that we can live safer lives.