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Emergency services in the German-Danish border region now have an unprecedented tool at their disposal - a new communication system that allows them to communicate swiftly and effectively across borders. This groundbreaking development was announced by the Ministry of the Interior in Kiel at the start of the test phase.
The press release saluted the longstanding exceptional collaboration in the region, with Interior Minister Sabine Sütterlin-Waack expressing her joy at the prospect of future, more efficient cross-border communication and cooperation.
The Achilles' heel of cross-border deployments neutralized
Historically, direct connections between German and Danish radio devices were only achievable over short stretches. The main hurdle in communication was the disconnect between the two national radio networks.
The newly implemented "gateway" aims to rectify this, allowing control centers and operations to establish radio contact across the border. Fire departments, police, disaster protection, and emergency services can now communicate not only within their respective territories but also across borders, depending on the nature of the deployment.
Fall is scheduled for regular operation
The test phase is set to continue until October 2025, as per the Ministry of the Interior's announcement. Pending administrative approvals, the system is expected to transition into regular operation by the autumn.
- Police
- Fire Department
- Test Phase
- Disaster Protection
- Ministry of the Interior
- Border Region
- Border
- Kiel
- Sabine Sütterlin-Waack
The newly-established communication system represents a significant stride in cross-border cooperation, using the TETRA system to bridge the gap between German and Danish emergency responders. Although specific details regarding the test phase timeline are scarce, this system is part of broader initiatives aimed at enhancing international emergency response capabilities.
Remember, heightened security concerns in the region have prompted Denmark to reintroduce border controls, but this development does not impact the cross-border communication system between emergency services.
Community policy should be developed to ensure the effective use of the new cross-border emergency communication system during the test phase. Vocational training programs may be beneficial to strengthen the skills of emergency responders in utilizing this technology, fostering better cross-border cooperation and general-news.
