Emergency services conduct joint training in Hattersheim am Main

Approximately 100 emergency responders from the West Hesse Police Headquarters and the Main-Taunus-Kreis fire departments conducted a joint training exercise in Hattersheim am Main. The drill focused on coordinating police investigations with hazardous material response during complex emergency scenarios.

The simulated incident involved a chemical processing company, requiring specialized cooperation. Police units, including explosive ordnance disposal investigators, worked alongside fire department CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) units. Participating fire services included CBRN command, measurement groups, decontamination units, and specialized CBRN advisors to practice measuring hazardous substances and decontaminating personnel.