Committed to Duty: Demonstrated readiness for action in service positions
On May 27, 2025, the Landshut district hosted a significant exercise involving the H.E.F.E. units (Hilfeleistungs-Einheit-Feuerwehr-Einsatz). This exercise, designed to test the cooperation and communication of the units under realistic conditions, was a crucial part of the district's strategy to ensure effective disaster protection.
The aim of the H.E.F.E. deployment exercise was to deploy four H.E.F.E. trains to pre-selected incident sites and work through realistic damage scenarios. The exercise was structured around four deployment sites in the district: Rottenburg, Velden an der Vils, Bayerbach, and Aham.
These fictional sites were subjected to various situations, including building collapses and large-scale damage. The exercise emphasized the ability of unfamiliar units to quickly and effectively find damage sites in unknown territory, a crucial skill in emergency response situations.
The exercise involved a total of 180 operational personnel with 43 vehicles from 35 fire departments. The Landshut district prioritizes the safety of its citizens and supports exercises like the H.E.F.E. deployment exercise for quick and coordinated emergency action.
Tactical processing of deployment orders and coordinating with local incident command were also key aspects of the exercise. The focus of the exercise was on setting up and operating a mobile command post.
Landrat Peter Dreier expressed his gratitude to all those involved in the H.E.F.E. deployment exercise for their commitment. The exercise aimed to optimize deployment processes and strengthen cooperation across municipal boundaries, ensuring that the district is prepared for any emergency situation.
However, the search results do not provide information on who made the decision to conduct the H.E.F.E. operations in the district of Landshut on May 27, 2025. Nevertheless, the success of the exercise underscores the district's commitment to disaster preparedness and emergency response.
