THW and police train for emergencies on Hildesheim's highway!

THW and police train for emergencies on Hildesheim's highway!

On June 14, 2025, the motto on the federal highway 7 near Hildesheim was: practice makes perfect! Around 20 volunteers from the Technical Relief Agency (THW) and officers from the Hildesheim motorway police met to learn the correct procedures for operations on motorways in practical training. The exciting day was particularly suitable for training the interaction between the various emergency services due to the closure of the northbound lane of the BAB 7 for renovation work. Hildesheim press reports on the successful operation, which did not cause any disruption to road traffic.

The exercise focused on various aspects of traffic safety. The participants practiced everything from setting up barriers to driving in convoys on the highway. They received valuable information about the particular dangers that come with working on the motorway. Practical safety measures were also part of the program to ensure that everyone involved was well prepared in the event of an emergency. Hildesheimer Allgemeine emphasizes that the THW plays an important role in complex operational situations.

Training in focus

The THW is not only highly valued for its commitment, but also for the continuous training of its members. In order to develop competent emergency services for all possible scenarios, the THW relies on various training paths that are continually adapted to current needs in civil protection. The basic training, which can be completed from the age of 16, lays the foundation for successful work in the THW. After completing this basic training, members have various options for further training. How THW.de explains, the THW training centers use contemporary methodology and didactics in order to optimally prepare the emergency services.

The exercise not only represented an important learning effect for the emergency services, but also offered an excellent opportunity to present themselves to road users and give them important information. Drivers were asked to pay attention to navigation displays and radio warning announcements, to reduce their speed and to always maintain a good distance from the vehicle in front. These measures are essential to ensure the safety of everyone involved. The Hildesheim police station moved forward with numerous valuable tips in the reports on this exercise.

Overall, it became clear how important it is for the various emergency services to work together and that continuous practice and training are essential in order to be able to react quickly and effectively in an emergency. The charitable nature and voluntary work of the THW helpers deserve the highest recognition, so we can look forward to many more such campaigns in the future.