Large exercise of the THW in Demmin: emergency services rehearse flood alarm!

Large exercise of the THW in Demmin: emergency services rehearse flood alarm!

This Friday, June 27, 2025, great is done in Demmin. The emergency services of the technical relief organization (THW) rehearsals for the emergency with an extensive exercise that lasts until night. By Sunday, June 28th, numerous emergency services from all over Northern Germany are expected in the port area and on the rivers Trebel, Tollense and Peene. This comprehensive mobilization is used to train with large pumps to combat floods.

like the Nordkurier , the emergency services have already come to prepare for the exercise. A special part of the exercises is a simulated crossing of border, in which a control station is built in the harbor area. This should not only strengthen the technical ability, but also the logistical coordination of the helpers. The passage at the bulwark remains free during the entire exercise, but the parking lot at the port near Drewes is now closed.

high-capacity pumping module

A significant part of the exercise is the use of the high-capacity pumping module (HCP). This is a state -of -the -art technology that is used to defend flood sites and forest fire events. As on the website of the THW OV Lübben , a powerful 15,000 l/min-large pump is provided. These units provided by the European Union are ready for use within 12 hours.

To prepare for this exercise, a large pump team transported a total of 1.6 km to the site with a multi-purpose device car F-hoses. This hose reserve is available to all specialist groups of water damage/pumps from the state association. The THW is able to react flexibly to different scenarios.

use and meaning

The importance of such exercises is also recognized outside of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Recently, 300 THW emergency services in the Baden-Württemberg Haßmersheim practiced, where they built a floating working bridge on the Neckar. This impressive exercise was visited by political prominence, including the Baden-Württemberg Interior Minister, who emphasized the relevance of the volunteers for population protection. The THW operations impressively demonstrated their skills, which was also well received by the spectators.

Such great exercises are not only important for the emergency services, but also to the sensitization of the population. It becomes clear how multi -layered and comprehensive the tasks of the THW are and how they are on hand in an emergency for the community. With this in mind, the exercise in Demmin offers the opportunity to sharpen both the skills of the helpers and to consolidate the trust of citizens in disaster protection.