Big blue light day in Wilhelmshaven: technology, fun and action for the whole family!

Big blue light day in Wilhelmshaven: technology, fun and action for the whole family!

An exciting day for young and old: On June 14, 2025, the 6th blue light day took place in Wilhelmshaven, which offered a dazzling exhibition around the world of auxiliary and rescue organizations on Valoisplatz. Numerous visitors defied the summer heat and learned more about the various emergency services that ensure our safety in everyday life. Organized by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the city of Wilhelmshaven, the event offered participation under the motto "Experience - marvel - join in!" direct contact between the emergency services and the population.

A total of 16 aid organizations were on site and presented their skills and techniques. This included the fire brigade, the police, the technical relief organization (THW), the DLRG as well as emergency services and even customs. The rescue helicopter "Christoph 26" of the ADAC air rescue was amazed by young and old as it ended up on the pitch and enabled the children and parents to experience how air rescue works. This personal encounter was a way for many to find out about the various apprenticeships and volunteer opportunities within these organizations, which contributes positively to the acquisition of young people.

insights into technical challenges

The traffic watch was particularly interested in the overload simulator, who offered visitors the chance to experience in a securely constructed vehicle, what it feels like in a rollover. Here participants were able to learn important security measures, which can not be highly assessed today when traffic safety is of great importance. The event has developed enormously since its first edition in 2016: from five to now 16 participating organizations, which clearly speaks for the popularity of the blue light day.

Families, technology fans and blue light spotters got their money's worth, from vehicles and equipment to live demonstrations that demonstrated the different application techniques. With a free admission, the event made it easy to spend an entertaining and educational day together with the family.

blue light organizations in focus

The blue light organizations that were present on this day represent a significant part of the German security structure. They are responsible for internal security and security. Think of the fire brigade, which is responsible for saving, extinguishing, recovering and shooting, and the police, whose area of ​​responsibility ranges from the protective police to the motorway police to special helicopter relay. However, the emergency services also make a decisive contribution to general security with their quick medical care in emergencies. Their close cooperation with the fire brigades and the police is essential for the smooth functioning of the security architecture. Special communication technologies such as digital radio BOS are used here to optimize the exchange between the organizations.

at a time when many of the volunteer operations have to deal with declining membership numbers, the blue light day is an excellent platform to gain new members and to raise awareness of the important tasks of these organizations. The diverse hands -on activities and offers invited to deal more active with the topics of security and assistance in everyday life.

The positive response and the high number of participants show that interest in the work of the blue light organizations is unbroken. Another step in the right direction for the security of our community - here in Wilhelmshaven and beyond. Overall, it can be said that the blue light day was again a complete success in 2025 that convinced both in terms of content and organization.

For more information about the event and the participating organizations, visit [nwzonline] (https://www.nwzonline.de/wilhelmshaven/blaulichtag-in-wilhelmshaven-16-hilfsorganisations-zigen-und-technik- skin_a_4,91893923.html), Allevens or [ABES] (https://abes-online.com/publikation/fachbeitraege/behoerden-und- Organizations-mit-sicherungspragen/).