Messe News INTERSCHUTZ 2010INTERSCHUTZ 2010 International Exhibition for Rescue, Fire Prevention, Disaster Relief, Safety, Security

Leipzig 7 – 12 June 2010

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Contents New exhibitor record Feast of innovation Over 1,200 exhibitors and about 100,000 visitors expected INTERSCHUTZ 2010 profiles latest solutions in key theme areas page 2 Firefighting wizards competition: eight finalists page 3 Radio 112 and Messezeitung newspaper page 3 Live emergency training exercises Action and excitement on the open-air site pages 4-5 Rescue services: fire, flood and chemical accidents Strong tradeshow presence by non-commercial exhibitors pages 6-7 28th German Firefighting Convention Leipzig bridges national borders pages 8-9 Fast. Efficient. Professional. RettCon Emergency Medical Service Training Congress page 10 INTERSCHUTZ 2010 – Services in Leipzig page 11 Your INTERSCHUTZ crews Imprint INTERSCHUTZ 2010 is shaping up to be a tions designed to make the jobs of emergency page 11 massive international call-out for the rescue and rescue professionals easier and safer. High- Map of the exhibition grounds and civil security services and their supplier lights this year include sophisticated informa- page 12 industries. The expo doesn’t start for another tion technology solutions that enable rescue three months, but its organizers, Deutsche and civil security services to build increasingly Messe and the German Fire Protection comprehensive networks across regional and Association (GFPA), are already celebrating national borders. The exhibitions are sup- a major milestone, with a record 1,200-plus ported by a program of specialist forums and exhibitor registrations from 45 nations in the congresses plus a range of truly spectacular bag. INTERSCHUTZ 2010 runs from 7 to 12 live demonstrations on the open-air site (more June at the Leipzig Exhibition Grounds. on this on pages 4 to 7).

The top exhibitor nation is Germany, with 663 Just as in 2005, the organizers are expecting exhibitors, followed by China, the USA, the UK, INTERSCHUTZ 2010 to attract about 100,000 Italy and France. The upcoming INTERSCHUTZ visitors, 95 percent of whom will be emer- For full details of INTERSCHUTZ show will also feature exhibitors from Australia, gency and rescue sector professionals, and 2010, including the exhibitors and Belarus, Hong Kong, Peru and Serbia for the 69 percent of whom will be senior managers their products and services, special first time. with decisive input into their organizations’ events, help with planning your capital spending decisions. trip to Leipzig, and admission tickets, Held every five years, INTERSCHUTZ is a go to Who’s Who of global suppliers to the rescue, This year, the 28th German Firefighting www.interschutz.de/ fire prevention, disaster relief, safety and civil Convention will be staged in Leipzig con­ homepage_e. security sectors. It is where industry show­ currently with INTERSCHUTZ 2010 (see pages cases pioneering developments and innova- 8-9). INTERSCHUTZ 2010 Page 2 • May 2010

Airport fire truck with MAN chassis and Ziegler superstructure Feast of innovation INTERSCHUTZ 2010 profiles latest solutions in key theme areas

The industries that supply the rescue, emer- because, in the words of a recent company Iveco Magirus telescoping aerial gency and civil security services have high media statement, “INTERSCHUTZ is the platform ladder hopes of INTERSCHUTZ 2010 and anticipate most important expo for our industry.” The that their exhibits will generate strong interest company and other market leaders, such as and new business. And with good reason, giv- Rosenbauer International and Ziegler, will be en the global pent-up demand for new capital showcasing the latest firefighting technolo- equipment in many of these services. The ex- gies in Hall 4 and on the adjacent open-air hibitors have been in full INTERSCHUTZ prep- site. One of the highlights of Iveco’s show- aration mode for weeks now, and are confident case in Leipzig is a new type of turntable their rescue, fire prevention, disaster relief, ladder technology. The company will also be safety and civil security products and solutions exhibiting an array of new airport firefighting will more than deliver on the quality, reliability, vehicles built on a high-performance chassis safety, ergonomic performance and cost-ef- powered by eco-friendly Euro 5/EEV engines fectiveness expected by their customers. All of – more than a match for the global aviation which points to an absolute feast of innovation sector’s new requirements. Iveco’s other ex- for trade visitors at INTERSCHUTZ 2010. hibits include a completely new high-mobility crash fire rescue (CFR) truck, multi-purpose Stunning showcases by market leaders vehicles, and firefighting equipment for small The fair will feature a range of truly stunning volunteer fire departments. showcases, especially from the big mar- ket leaders. These will include firefighting The Mercedes-Benz showcase will be in Hall vehicle and equipment giant Iveco Magirus 2. Sited on just under 2,000 sqm of display

The US – the second- largest exhibitor nation at INTERSCHUTZ – shows its colors May 2010 • Page 3 INTERSCHUTZ 2010

Firefighting “wizards” competition: eight finalists

An expert jury has selected the eight best ideas from among the 150 or so interna- tional entries elicited by this year’s Wizards Day, a bright ideas competition organized by German trade journal Feuerwehr- Magazin and the German Fire Protection Association (GFPA). Readers now have un- til 1 June 2010 to vote for their favorites at The Mercedes-Benz Zetros tank pumper truck www.feuerwehrmagazin.de (German only). Here are the eight best ideas: space, it will feature the company’s entire Firefighting, rescue, civil security Idea 1 – Hose press: squeezes the air out product range – from the Smart and standard INTERSCHUTZ 2010 gives firefighting, disaster of fire hoses, making it easier to load them passenger cars, to vans and trucks – arranged relief, rescue and civil security professionals into transport carts. in a star configuration. The big drawcards here a comprehensive overview of all the prod- Idea 2 – QuickPlug: fits flush into the pick include a tank pumper truck built on the all- ucts and equipment the global market has to holes of underground hydrant access cov- terrain Zetros platform and the new, compact, offer – everything, from ultra-modern vehicles ers, thereby preventing them from clogging lightweight Unimog U 20, a highly maneuver- equipped with highly advanced communication up with road grit. able all-terrain vehicle set up for firefighting and navigation systems, to fire extinguishers Idea 3 – Tool for use during fire call-outs: call-outs in narrow streets and hard-to-reach and protective equipment, through to control can be used as a lever, a probe, or to smash mountainous regions. center and signaling technology and infor- windows or roof cladding, pull objects out of mation and organization technology. The fair the way and expose hot spots. Visitors to the open-air site will have a bird’s also features electronic safety systems, an Idea 4 – Aerial rescue bucket: suspended eye view of the showgrounds, courtesy of the area of great importance to city planners and from four guys to prevent tipping. Can ac- Hannover Fire Department, which will be giv- ar­chitects as well as the emergency services. commodate tools and small parts. ing rides on its new 55 meter telescoping aer- Idea 5 – Underbody washing unit: a simple ial platform ladder. The open-air site will also International Fire way to clean the underside of fire appliances. be home to Finnish company Bronto Skylift Prevention Symposium Unit is fed via a B-type hose coupling. and its amazing 110 meter articulated aerial The two-day International Fire Prevention Idea 6 – Exhaust gas duct: IC engine- platform ladder. Symposium examines the latest devel- powered electric generators are often op- opments in fire risk assessment and fire erated onboard fire appliances. The duct, a The Association of German Fire Protection prevention. It is organized by the German stainless steel tube, directs the generator’s Equipment Manufacturers (bvfa) and about Fire Protection Association (GFPA) and will exhaust gas up and away from the vehicle. a dozen of its members are running a group be held on 8 and 9 June at the Congress Idea 7 – Hydrant map mounted on cab pavilion that spans the full gamut of fire pre- Center Leipzig (CCL). The target groups for ceiling: makes it easier to find the nearest vention equipment, from hand extinguishers this symposium are fire prevention engi- hydrant when attending fires. to specialized sprinkler systems. Among the neers, planners and researchers, building Idea 8 – Knot kit: useful tool for explaining exhibitors will be leading manufacturers of and fire prevention authorities and experts and practicing all knots commonly used by extinguishing agents and representatives of from related fields. fire crews and people working at height. the European umbrella organization Eurofeu All papers will be presented in English. Also suitable for self-learning and practice (www.eurofeu.org). For further information and a copy of the at home. (Hall 5, Stand F78) symposium program, visit www.bvfa.de (German only) www.interschutz.de/60448

RADIO 112 and Messezeitung newspaper A multi-channel media service at the exhibi- Deutsche Messe is also organizing a cross-me- tion grounds will keep exhibitors and visitors dia information service in cooperation with res- up to date with INTERSCHUTZ highlights and cue and emergency service portal retter.tv and events as they unfold. publishing house vmm wirtschaftsverlag. There will be pre-show coverage of the fair at www. This year, for the first time, INTERSCHUTZ interschutz-live.de, and during the fair there will have its own radio station, RADIO 112. will be two issues of the Messezeitung trade This is a 24-hour service featuring great mu- fair newspaper, each with a print run of 60,000 sic, news, competitions and more, organized copies. by Deutsche Messe in association with RADIO Further information on INTERSCHUTZ media: 112, the Internet radio station for Germany’s www.interschutz.de/radio_e fire departments. www.retter.tv (German only) INTERSCHUTZ 2010 Page 4 • May 2010

Training exercise at a hi-tech, hazardous materials training facility

Live emergency training exercises Action and excitement on the open-air site

Among the regular people-magnets at INTER- hazardous materials accident and industrial taminated) zone, through the yellow (wash- SCHUTZ are the live demonstrations on the fire scenarios under very realistic conditions. ing) zone to the green zone. open-air site. Every day of the fair between 10 The scenarios that can be practiced include am and 5:30 pm, visitors will be able to wit- collecting leaked hazardous substances and Leipzig Fire Department ness stunning demonstrations, spectacular sealing off the leaks, controlling and contain- The Leipzig Fire Department will have a big simulations and breathtaking feats of skill by ing noxious gases and fumes, responding to presence at INTERSCHUTZ. Every day of the firefighters and rescue services. The bleach- tank explosions and carrying out rescues. The fair, from 10:30 am to about 12 noon, the ers will be filled to capacity with 3,000 spec- training exercises will be demonstrated live department will be holding a talk show at its tators as firefighters rescue passengers from at INTERSCHUTZ by Essen Fire Department stand (C38) in Hall 1. The show will be moder- a smoldering aircraft fuselage and extinguish crews. ated by the department’s director, Karl-Heinz the fire. Other jaw-dropping live highlights in- Schneider, and will feature discussion on key clude a simulated forest fire. Decontamination live in action issues by fire service, industry and govern- The decontamination tents at stand C33 on the ment representatives. Topics include protec- Training for hazchem incidents open-air site will feature a demonstration of tive clothing, digital wireless communication, Accidents involving hazardous materials ne- the latest techniques for decontaminating cessitate swift, “surgical” responses by highly people affected by radiation or chemical or skilled professionals. Emergency personnel biological agents. The demonstration is known can train for these events thanks to a hi-tech as Dekon-Gruppe-V and is operated by the hazardous materials training facility devel- Bad Soden am Taunus division of the German oped by AISCO in close collaboration with Red Cross. Visitors will be able to look on as the Essen Fire Department. The mobile facil- injured, stretcher-bound patients are gently ity, the only one of its kind in Europe, enables transported along a runway through various emergency crews to train for a wide range of decontamination stages, from the red (con-

Firefighters tackle a burning A patient is treated in a aircraft engine decontamination tent May 2010 • Page 5 INTERSCHUTZ 2010

The FireFlash training facility can be moved to any location

private-sector fire service providers, and joint FireFlash realistic conditions at locations convenient to fire, police and rescue control centers. Early recognition of the warning signs of an them. Experienced professional firefighters will impending flashover is essential to choosing the be running demonstrations using a FireFlash “Thermo Man” in high temperature test appropriate tactics and equipment when fight- unit on site at the Leipzig Exhibition Grounds. “Thermo Man” will be getting more than a ing fires in confined spaces. FireFlash mobile little hot under the collar at a series of dem- fire training simulators enable fire departments Note: FireFlash training simulators are not onstrations organized by the Leipzig Fire to conduct flashover training exercises under available for on-site use by volunteer fire crews. Department in association with DuPont. The man in question, a life-size test dummy clad in a fire-resistant suit and hooked up to 122 sensors, will be blast-fired for a few seconds at temperatures of up to 1000 °C (1,832 °F). Computer analyses will then be run to de- termine the level of second and third degree burns a real person would suffer under these extreme conditions.

Thermo Man will also be happy to test out pro- tective clothing brought along by INTERSHUTZ visitors.

Information and registrations: [email protected] Quest for the fire service Ironman

Among the traditional crowd-pleasers at INTERSCHUTZ is the “Toughest Firefighter Alive” Left: “Thermo Man” undergoing a fire test Below: The charred remnants of a protective suit (TFA) contest. Originally developed in the US – and also known in Germany as the “World’s Toughest Firefighter” contest – TFA is the Ironman of the firefighting world. This year, from 10 to 12 June, some 120 firefighters will face off at the TFA European Cham- pionships 2010 at the Leipzig Exhibition Grounds. The contest will attract competitors from Germany, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Hungary, Slovakia and the USA, and feature appearances by two mens world champions and one womens world champion.

For further details and a list of contestants, visit www.fit-for-112.de (German only) INTERSCHUTZ 2010 Page 6 • May 2010

Rescue services: fire, flood and chemical accidents Strong tradeshow presence by non-commercial exhibitors – Big line-up of disaster relief innovations

The non-commercial exhibitors will also be Maritime rescue operation demonstrating their emergency and disaster operations to spectacular effect at the fair, putting a whole array of fire, flood and chemi- cal accident response innovations through their paces.

Central Command for Maritime Emergencies (CCME) The Association of German Maritime Fire Ser- vices (AGF See) is partnering with the German Central Command for Maritime Emergencies (CCME) and the German Navy to run a joint presentation (Stand C50/Hall 1) on firefight- ing and rescue at sea. The central focus is a recreated 14m ship’s hull in a 6m x 9m body of water, where joint rescue crews will be stag- ing demonstration missions and exercises several times a day. Victims will be hauled to safety by simulated helicopter winches, res- cue baskets and boat rescue nets. There will be demonstrations of life raft deployments, sea survival suits, and first aid for victims of accidents at sea. Visitors to the fair will have the chance to get in on the action and win prizes in knot-tying competitions, quiz- zes, etc.

Maritime SAR Service The German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS) will be profiling the bravery of it crews with spectacular, giant-size photos, thrilling video sequences and the first general screening of its new public information film. There will also be a model of a new type of sea rescue cruiser, and visitors will be able to test their seamanship aboard a ship simulator. (Hall 2, Stand G 51/1).

Sea survival suits are put through their paces May 2010 • Page 7 INTERSCHUTZ 2010

DLRG specialists demonstrate new levee stabilization techniques

where in the German state of Lower Saxony, but will soon be available for use nationwide. It will be on show at INTERSCHUTZ 2010 at the “Fire Services in Lower Saxony” group pavilion operated by the Lower Saxony Ministry for the Interior (Hall 1, Stand F38).

Lifeguards at INTERSCHUTZ to optimize water-filled tubing walls for use Chemical accidents response technology At Stand A16 in Hall 3, the German Life- as mobile flood barriers. Their research will At the TUIS stand (A20), a number of chemi- guard Association (DLRG) will be presenting be on show at Stand C47 in Hall 1. The project cal plant fire services will be showing how the latest innovations in flood response and calls for a solution that is safe and reliable, they use specialized equipment to safely and water rescue, many of them the result of les- fast and simple to deploy and dismantle, quickly manage and remedy the hazardous sons learned during emergency responses to and conserves resources by using recycled consequences of transport accidents involv- flooding along Germany’s Oder and Elbe rivers recyclable materials (such as truck tarpau- ing chemicals. TUIS, the chemicals industry’s in recent years. The exhibits include a newly lins). Transport Accident Information and Emer- developed medical equipment truck and new Contact: gency Response System, has been attending levee stabilization techniques. The latter in- Dr. Bärbel Koppe chemicals accidents throughout Germany volve laying waterproof membranes along the Tel: +49 (0)172 318 4752 since 1982. The exhibits at the TUIS stand will river side of levees and will be demonstrated Email: [email protected] include a water canon for use at tank facil- using a highly realistic model. The team will ity fires and a system for salvaging liquid gas be talking about the DLRG’s new swiftwater Tunnel rescue training – World first at from damaged tanks. rescue groups and – a subject close to the Lower Saxony pavilion hearts of firefighters – the safe use of waders Studies by Germany’s ADAC automobile as- In action around the globe in flood situations. sociation show that between 1995 and 2006 @fire is a German-based organization that has In addition, the Sachsen district division of the there were 97 European road tunnel fatali- been providing international disaster response DLRG will showcasing a disaster rescue boat ties, including 51 in 1999 alone as a result of and relief assistance since 2002. Its special- and a crane truck at Stand B17 on the open- the Tauern and Mont Blanc tunnel disasters. ties include search and rescue operations air site. These terrible statistics are the motivation and fighting forest fires. @fire personnel were behind a new mobile training facility. Consist- there in Haiti rescuing people from the rubble Mobile flood barrier research project ing of an approximately 12 meter long tun- after the recent earthquake. At INTERSCHUTZ The Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Munich nel, a tunnel portal and a stretch of road, it 2010, @fire will be exhibiting its “slip-on unit” University of Applied Sciences and various enables rescue crews to train in a realistic comprising simple tools and equipment such industry partners are currently engaged in a tunnel environment. A world first, the facility as hydraulic pumps and cutting devices (Hall German government-backed research project can be transported to training locations any- 1, Stand C57).

THW: sure partner in technical emergencies

The German Federal Agency for Technical lapsed building, where the TWH, together with Relief (THW) will be running several displays the Fire Rescue Service (HZS) of the Czech around the INTERSCHUTZ venue, starting in Republic, will stage rescues of trapped victims the main entrance with displays of technical using a special scaffold system. relief responses to water hazards, water dam- age and shortages of drinking water. The dis- The THW will also be running an exhibition plays are spearheaded by the Sachsen/Thürin- on its 60 year history in the Glass Atrium gen division of the THW. (Glashalle). The expo will include large items of equipment and vehicles. The THW showcase The Central THW presentation is in Hall 2 will be complemented by a series of in-depth (Stand B58) and features a recreation of a col- theme days (Tuesday to Friday). INTERSCHUTZ 2010 Page 8 • May 2010

Leipzig bridges national borders

The German Firefighting Convention and the European ideal

From 7 to 13 June 2010, Leipzig will be hosting cue services (CTIF), and the Austrian Federal “EU Summit” the 28th German Firefighting Convention, which Fire Service Association (ÖBFV). International networking is the lead theme is expected to attract over 100,000 participants for the first few days of the convention. The and attendees. The convention will focus on the Exciting supporting program – proceedings start on Tuesday 8 June with future challenges facing Germany’s fire servic- Festival in downtown Leipzig the “EU Summit” for top fire service execu- es and cross-border networking in Europe. With its richly diverse program of confer- tives, followed on the Wednesday by the CTIF ences, symposia, workshops, seminars and (international association of fire and rescue The theme for the event is “Crossroads Leipzig forums, the convention is an ideal platform for services) Assembly of Delegates, and on the – Fire service without frontiers.” Hans-Peter knowledge sharing and further education Thursday by the Fire Brigade Conference on Kröger, President of the convention’s organizer, and training. There’s also plenty of action for “Volunteer Firefighting in Europe.” The high- the German Fire Services Association (DFV), ex- firefighting fans and the general public, most light of 11 and 12 June is the 1st International plains: “People, countries, ideas – the conven- notably in downtown Leipzig. For instance, from Fire Brigade Music Festival at the market tion brings together many different aspects of Tuesday 8 to Saturday 12 June, Grimmaische square, featuring fire brigade orchestras, firefighting. The choice of Leipzig as the venue Strasse between the “Markt” market square brass bands and marching groups from CTIF also symbolizes our growing integration into a and Augustusplatz square will be given over member states. steadily eastwards expanding, united Europe.” to a street festival, while the “Markt” square itself will be home to a firefighters’ get-togeth- The challenges of the future will be the main The convention’s European orientation is ex- er from Tuesday to Sunday. There will also be focus of the “Diversity in the Fire Service” con- pressed in its cross-border dialogue on vol- a fire service party on Saturday evening. ference, at the German Fire Services Asso- unteer firefighting, its international youth fire ciation (DFV) and German Youth Fire Brigade brigade camp, and the DFV’s joint showcase The convention will start with a prayer service (DJF) “Future Conference,” and at the panel with the German Youth Fire Brigade (DJF), for peace at the Church of St. Nicholas (Nikolai- discussion on the future of volunteer fire bri- the international association of fire and res- kirche) and close with an ecumenical service. gades.

One size fits all? “Thank you for saving my kitty!” Firefighting is thirsty work May 2010 • Page 9 INTERSCHUTZ 2010

Classic fire truck parade a major drawcard Fans of classic and vintage fire appliances are in for a big treat in Leipzig this year. From 10 to 13 June, the showgrounds next to Leipzig’s Central Stadium will be home to an exhibition spanning 100 years of fire vehicles in Germany, courtesy of the German Fire Services Associa- Camp for youth firefighters tion (DFV) and the Saxony State Fire Service Flanked by events such as an international parents/caregivers from Thursday 10 to Association (LFV). Then there’s the “Nostalgia youth firefighters’ competition, a street fair, and Sunday 13 June. Tents will be provided, but in Red” vintage rally, held every day from Tues- the INTERSCHUTZ trade fair, the 28th German campers are asked to bring their own air- day 8 to Saturday 12 June, followed on Sunday Firefighting Conference has plenty of action, beds or camp beds. Tram line 11 connects 13 June by the grand final, a classic fire truck fun, excitement and network- the camp ground directly to central Leipzig. parade. The latter will be staged as a mock ing opportunities on offer for One night’s accommodation costs EUR 7.50 fire callout, with over 250 vehicles proceed- budding young firefighters. including breakfast, or EUR 11.00 including ing, sirens wailing, around an eight kilometer Budget accommodation will breakfast and an evening meal. The price circuit through downtown Leipzig. The parade be available at the DJF includes admission to the German Fire- will start and finish at the Kleinmessegelände National Youth Camp at fighting Convention and use of local public exhibition grounds. the Agra showgrounds in transport services within tariff zone 110 Leipzig’s Markkleeberg dis- (Leipzig City). The price does not include Information: trict. The camp will be offer- admission to INTERSCHUTZ. Siegfried Bossack ing accommodation for up to For reservation forms for the camp, visit Tel.: +49 (0)3525 - 76-4980 1,000 young people and their www.feuerwehrtag.de (German only) E-mail: [email protected]

Youth lounge and Fire brigade flags wanted! crèche Fire brigade flags and banners are a “tapes- an exhibition of traditional fire brigade flags There’s also plenty for the firefighters of try of history,” a lasting record of brigade es- and banners in association with the DFV (Ger- tomorrow to see and do at INTERSCHUTZ. tablishment celebrations, anniversaries and man Fire Services Association). It will be held The German Fire Services Association friendships. According to Siegfried Bossack, from 11 to 13 June at the Museum of Visual (DFV) pavilion (Hall 1, Stand F62) has a President of the Saxony State Fire Arts (Museum der bildenden youth lounge, complete with Internet café, Service Association (LFV), interest in Künste, Katharinenstrasse 10, reading corner, firefighter’s training circuit this tradition is growing, particularly 04109 Leipzig, Tel.: +49 341 and a stage program. There is also a crèche in Germany’s eastern states. “Many 216 99-0, www.mdbk.de). for the very young, so that their parents can brigades are now adopting these For further details, visit devote their full attention to the Firefighting symbols of community and belong- www.feuerwehrtag.de Convention and INTERSCHUTZ. ing,” he said. The LFV is running (German only)

“We Are the People” – Tours of historic sites bring GDR history alive

“We Are the People!” – these were the words The museum offers daily tours of its perma- chanted during the 1989 demonstrations in nent exhibition, “Stasi – Power and Banality,” Leipzig that heralded the end of the former as well as tours of the Stasi Bunker Museum East German regime. The oppressiveness of and a tour of the city, titled “In the Footsteps of the communist era is preserved at a number the Peaceful Revolution.” of historic sites around Leipzig. Chief among these is the “Runde Ecke” Memorial Museum, Tour registrations and information: housed in Leipzig’s former Stasi headquarters, [email protected] where visitors can learn about the 1989 Peace- www.runde-ecke-leipzig.de ful Revolution and the horrors of the former Tel. +64 341 961-2443 Historic demonstration in Leipzig on communist regime. Fax +64 341 961-2499 9 October 1989 INTERSCHUTZ 2010 Page 10 • May 2010

For two days, experienced practitioners will present tried and proven strategies for dealing with emergencies at the Congress Center

Fast. Efficient. Professional. Appropriate care in emergency situations – RettCon Emergency Medical Service Training Congress

The RettCon Emergency Medical Service Hazard situations (11 June) vehicles feature high-strength materials and Training Congress, which is held concurrently There will be a presentation on efficient, effec- complex safety systems that can greatly ham- with INTERSCHUTZ 2010 on 11 and 12 June at tive collaboration between emergency rescue per crash victim extrication if the rescuers the Leipzig Exhibition Grounds, equips para- services, fire services and the police in com- don’t have the right information and equip- medics with the skills and strategies they plex emergencies. ment. The new GFPA Guideline 0601 is de- need to save lives in emergency situations. signed to ensure the necessary information is “Experienced practitioners will be present- Rescue workers are only too familiar with that provided in a standardized and timely manner ing tried and proven strategies for emergency “Oh my God, I’m the first one here!” feeling. and in a form that is quickly assimilable. medical service professionals to implement This theme cluster will provide guidelines for in their daily work,” explains Dr. Heinzpeter this situation. Error management (12 June) Moecke (MD), head of Medicine & Research Despite all care being taken, critical situations at the Asklepios Institute and Director of the Rescue experts will be giving a presentation regularly arise due to “human error.” The pre- Institute for Emergency Medicine (IfN). The IfN on a multi-day training program on how to sentation “Safety in rescue operations – What is a co-organizer of RettCon, the others being deal with violence against first responders de- part do human factors play?” explains how co- the German Fire Services Association (DFV), veloped by the Berlin Fire Department. operation and communication, perception, inter- the Lower Saxony Ministry for the Interior, pretation and situation awareness need to be co- the Hamburg Fire Department and the Ger- Special patients (11 June) ordinated in order to arrive at sound decisions. man Fire Protection Association (GFPA). Fol- Rescue experts will be providing information The closing proceedings of the congress are lowing are some highlights from the congress on special situations, such as providing first dedicated to the ongoing training and develop- program. aid to obese patients or transporting patients ment of emergency medical service and res- with infectious diseases. cue workers. Pediatric emergencies (Friday 11 June) About five to ten percent of all emergencies Providing emergency medical care to patients encountered by paramedics relate to children, from other cultures can be doubly difficult due Venue: Congress Center at the Leipzig and most commonly involve respiratory prob- to the potential for cross-cultural misunder- Exhibition Grounds lems, seizures and infections. Saving a child’s standings. A presentation titled “Other coun- Participation fee: EUR 70.00 (price includes life often requires swift action to ensure an tries, other customs – Cross-cultural com- admission to INTERSCHUTZ and free use of adequate supply of oxygen. This theme cluster petence” will provide valuable guidelines and public transport to and from the exhibition provides paramedics with the skills they need procedures for dealing with this. grounds) to deal effectively with pediatric and obstetric Tickets are available from emergencies. Treatment strategies (Saturday 12 June) Versandhaus deutscher Feuerwehrverband This theme cluster looks at wound and frac- GmbH Psychiatric emergencies (11 June) ture management and mouth-to-mouth/nose Hotline: +49 228 95350-20 This theme cluster focuses on emergency resuscitation and has a strong focus on CPR. It Fax +49 228 95350-91 medical services for patients suffering from deals with resuscitation of patients of all ages, E-mail: [email protected] dementia and psychoses. There will also be from newborns to adults. NB: The congress will be held in German only. a presentation on emergency care for stroke victims, covering the time from receipt of the The cluster includes a presentation on the For further information on the current RettCon emergency call to the patient’s arrival at the latest developments in technical rescues of program and the event’s speakers, visit hospital. victims of traffic accidents. The latest model www.interschutz.de/rettcon (German only) May 2010 • Page 11 INTERSCHUTZ 2010

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Katariina Rohrbach The organizers of INTERSCHUTZ 2010 and INTERSCHUTZ rail travel special Director Leizpiger Messe GmbH offer a full range of Travel to INTERSCHUTZ 2010 in Leipzig by rail services to help you get the most out of the fair. from anywhere in Germany from only €99 (2nd Eva-Maria Gansauge Services include: Class). Secretary Tel. +49 511 89-32121 HOTELS, GUESTHOUSES AND B&Bs International participants traveling by rail [email protected] Download a room reservation form at: from Brussels, Zurich, Amsterdam or Vienna Jörg-Uwe Strauss http://service.leipziger-messe.de/service- pay only €129 (2nd Class). Project Manager unterkunft.html For details, visit: Tel. +49 511 89-33125 www.interschutz.de/bahnspecial_e [email protected] Hotel reservation service: Tel. +49 341 678-8971 Leipzig Tourismus Marketing GmbH Julia Mehrhardt Project Manager [email protected] Richard-Wagner-Strasse 1 Tel. +49 511 89-32134 www.hotels-in-leipzig.de Leipzig, Germany [email protected] Tel. +49 341 7104-260/265 Search for B&B and guesthouse accommoda- Fax +49 341 7104-271/276 Katharina Weber tion online: [email protected] Project Assistant www.schlafplatzsuche.de (German only) www.leipzig.de Tel. +49 511 89-32148 [email protected] Fax +49 511 89-33126

Your INTERSCHUTZ crew in Leipzig TICKETS If you are based outside Germany, please or- Tickets to INTERSCHUTZ are available for der your tickets from your local Deutsche Leipziger Messe Gastveranstaltungen GmbH advance sale from Versandhaus Deutscher Messe AG representative. You will find the Messe-Allee 1 D-04356 Leipzig, Germany Feuerwehrverband GmbH. contact details of the representative for www.leipziger-messe.de your country on the INTERSCHUTZ website at Prices: www.interschutz.de/repraesentanten_e. Simone Dietz Single admission ticket €18.00 Event Director Full-event ticket €41.00 Deutsche Messe also offers tickets on a com- Tel. +49 341 678-7651 Single admission (children and mission basis to companies and travel agen- Fax +49 341 678-7652 [email protected] students)* €11.00* cies. Purchases of 50 tickets or more qualify * door sales only for a 10 percent discount. Heike Richwien Project Assistant Note: All tickets entitle the holder to free trav- Deutsche Messe AG Tel. +49 341 678-7650 el to and from the exhibition center on the day Maren Heinemann Fax +49 341 678-167650 of visit using MDV-operated local public trans- Tel. +49 511 89-33225 [email protected] Fax +49 511 89-32649 port in all MDV tariff zones (www.mdv.de; Ger- Associated sponsor: man only). This offer is available to both exhibi- [email protected] German Fire Protection tors and visitors. Association (GFPA) CATALOGUE www.vfdb.de Contact for ticket orders inside Germany: The INTERSCHUTZ 2010 catalogue will be Versandhaus deutscher Feuerwehrverband published about 3 weeks before the start of Local GFPA contact: Rolf-Dieter Bräunig the fair and can be ordered online at a cost of GmbH Beekeweg 3, D-30966 Hemmingen, Germany Hotline +49 228 95350-20 €17.00 plus delivery. Fax +49 228 95350-91 Hotline: +64 228 95350-20 Tel. +49 5101 92 17 80 E-mail [email protected] www.interschutz.de/catalogue Fax +49 721 151 383 928 [email protected]

IMPRINT: Organizer of non-commercial Published by: Deutsche Messe section: D-30521 Hannover, Germany Katariina Rohrbach (responsible) INTERSCHUTZ office in Leipzig Editor: Anne Winkel-Kirch, Anne Schneller Feuerwehr Leipzig (Leipzig Fire Dept.) Translation: Down Under Translation Photos: Deutsche Messe, Deutscher Feuerwehr­ Hans-Jochen Füssel (responsible) verband, DLRG, DGzRS, Dupont, Feuerwehr Essen, Feuerwehr Hamburg, Feuerwehr Leipzig, Feuer- Tel. +49 341 987-2100 wehr-Magazin, Iveco Magirus, Leipziger Messe, Mercedes-Benz, Museum Runde Ecke / Leipzig, Stefanie Hampel Rotes Kreuz / Bad Soden, THW, Albert Ziegler GmbH Tel. +49 341 987-2164 Production: Schlütersche Verlagsges. mbH & Co. KG Fax +49 341 987-2810 Text reproduction authorized on condition that the source is indicated; courtesy copies requested. [email protected] Stand: 05/2010 · May 2010 Änderungen vorbehalten · Modifications reserved