# Austrian emergency and security exercises

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/austrian-emergency-and-security-exercises
> Updated: 2026-08-26T14:50:51.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Austria has conducted various large-scale emergency and security exercises involving military and civil protection units.

In mid-August 2026, the Austrian Armed Forces (Bundesheer) performed a two-week drill focused on protecting critical infrastructure. The exercise, held at a decommissioned coal-fired power plant, involved approximately 130 soldiers practicing the defense and reclamation of industrial facilities. Officials noted the importance of such training as critical infrastructure becomes an increasing target in security-political conflicts.

Later in August, the Austrian Federal Fire Brigade Association organized a three-day wildfire combat exercise in Carinthia. This drill involved emergency units from across multiple Austrian states to practice fire suppression, the creation of firebreaks, and first aid training for wildfire scenarios.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Emergency responses in Germany: Restaurant fire and station alarm

Twelve people were treated for smoke inhalation following a chimney fire at a restaurant in Petersberg, Germany. Separately, a false fire alarm caused a major emergency response at Cologne Main Station.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austrian-emergency-services-conduct-large-scale-wildfire-exercise

### 2026-08-13: Austrian Armed Forces conduct critical infrastructure protection exercise

The Austrian Armed Forces conducted a two-week exercise at the decommissioned Riedersbach power plant to practice protecting critical energy infrastructure against physical and digital threats.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austrian-armed-forces-train-to-protect-critical-infrastructure

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