Emergency exercise of the airport fire brigade at Dortmund Airport

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Last weekend, the airport fire department at Dortmund Airport conducted a comprehensive emergency drill. With over 450 participants, processes and cooperation in an aircraft accident scenario were tested. The focus was on alerting, firefighting, and providing care to evacuated passengers to ensure effectiveness in an emergency.

Training scenario at Dortmund Airport simulates realistic aircraft accident

The Dortmund Airport Fire Department successfully conducted an emergency drill, which began at 11:00 p.m. An Airbus A319 suffered a simulated technical failure, resulting in a fire. Around 100 passengers had to be quickly evacuated and cared for, while heavy smoke also necessitated the evacuation of the terminal. After two hours, the team concluded the drill with the fire extinguished and the injured treated.

Fast response times and effective collaboration

In addition to the airport fire department, other emergency services were involved, including external fire protection units and the emergency medical services. The Federal Police also actively participated. Communication and coordination ran smoothly, demonstrating the effectiveness of the alert and response time. All teams worked together efficiently, ensuring the scenario ran smoothly.

Optimization potential and valuable insights

Fire department representatives expressed their satisfaction with the performance of all participants, but also emphasized the valuable insights gained that could lead to further optimization of processes. The results of the exercise will be evaluated by the referees and provide a basis for future improvements. The head of the airport fire department, Dietmar Stange, praised the flawless operation of the alarm systems and the rapid response.

Need for regular exercises

Although events of this nature are rare, the exercise emphasized the importance of regular, realistic training for airport security. These drills ensure that in an emergency, every action is taken and everyone involved knows exactly what to do. Such emergency scenarios are essential to ensure smooth cooperation and maximize passenger safety.

Dortmund Airport is continuously committed to safety and efficiency by regularly conducting comprehensive emergency drills. These efforts underscore the airport‘s strong commitment to the protection and well-being of its passengers and the entire airport community.