Hünxe Volunteer Fire Department conducts large-scale emergency drill

The Hünxe Volunteer Fire Department conducted its annual large-scale training exercise on Friday, October 9, 2026. The drill utilized a highly realistic scenario involving an unauthorized gathering in a building where the use of a grill led to a dangerous buildup of toxic gases and a spreading fire.

The simulation required all four deployment teams to respond to multiple simultaneous emergencies. Tasks included searching for missing persons and performing fire suppression using breathing apparatus, as well as providing medical care to simulated victims.

Additionally, the exercise incorporated a technical rescue component involving a tower. One scenario involved a person falling onto an elevated platform, while another required personnel to manage a person in a psychological crisis on the tower. To prepare for potential accidents during the drill, a jump cushion was deployed for emergency use.