Technical relief organization is on A7: Security on Hildesheim's highway!

Technical relief organization is on A7: Security on Hildesheim's highway!

The highways in Germany are not only traffic arteries, but also an important location for the technical relief organization (THW). Last Saturday, June 14, 2025, this became clear in an impressive exercise that took place on the A7, which was closed in the Hildesheim area. Around 20 volunteers of the THW together with officials from the Hildesheim motorway police practiced emergencies in operations on federal highways. The goal? To be prepared for situations, create the framework, to ensure traffic safety and react in good time without further affecting the ongoing traffic, as Hildesheimer Allgemeine.

The main issues included traffic safety, barriers and column rides. The emergency services learned important aspects that are crucial for security at the Autobahn site. The THW helpers showed how to deal with special equipment such as traffic barriers and signs and how to secure a breakdown vehicle to avoid accidents. The Hildesheim police inspection also gave useful tips for road users, such as observing navigation devices or holding a generous distance to the vehicle in front.

diverse tasks of the THW

The THW is much more than just a helper in traffic accidents. It is a broad unit that masters a variety of missions in Germany and worldwide. Around 88,000 volunteers are preparing for coping with a wide variety of challenges every day. In emergency situations, these specialists are trained for quick help and are equipped accordingly. Their tasks range from the rescue of people and animals, the development of drinking water treatment plants to support in flood situations and extreme weather events, as the Foundation THW explains in detail.

The THW has also committed itself to disaster aid abroad and is committed to inspiring young people for working in the THW through innovative projects and sustainable training measures. This not only ensures the THW of the future, but also the operational capacity during critical locations in Germany.

the THW as a partner of the police

In everyday life, THW helpers work closely with the police and support in many missions, especially on busy weekends and public holidays. As presented in a recent report by the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the THW has a good hand when securing breakdown vehicles. For example, operations manager Fabian Frank and his team recently started securing a truck with braking problems near the Möhringen junction. During the more than three -hour security work, the helpers were careful to maintain traffic safety and at the same time to give all road users a clear orientation.

For the volunteers in the THW, the activity is not only a question of engagement, but also part of a large community that supports each other. A community from which the accident and the police also benefit. Road users are repeatedly reminded of their responsibility and asked to behave conscientiously in order not to endanger the work of the emergency services. Because in stressful situations it is particularly important to keep calm and mindfulness.