Bad Dürkheim fire department conducts inspection drill

The Bad Dürkheim volunteer fire department conducted an inspection drill at the Median Fachklinik for psychosomatics on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The exercise simulated a fire in a patient room on the second floor, involving smoke spreading through the upper floors and several individuals unable to evacuate independently.

The scenario included coordination with emergency medical services and a rapid response group from the German Red Cross (DRK). To enhance realism, 20 actors were used to portray various injuries, including burns, inhalation trauma, and head injuries. The drill tested the ability of emergency responders to rescue and care for patients with limited mobility during a building fire.