Bomb blast in Ratingen by VdF-NRW: Reported incident
The Association of Fire Brigades in North Rhine-Westphalia (VdF NRW) has expressed concern and sympathy for the injured emergency service personnel following an operation in Ratingen, NRW. The incident, which took place in the morning, resulted in injuries to several personnel.
The Association's website can be found at http://www.vdf.nrw. Their headquarters is located in Wuppertal, at Windhukstraße 80. For further questions, Christoph Schöneborn can be contacted via phone or email.
Dr. Jan Heinisch, the chairman of the Association and head of the fire department in Heiligenhaus, a neighbouring city of Ratingen, stated that hazards for emergency service personnel are increasingly being caused or posed by people. He emphasised the need for joint and united efforts to protect these vital workers.
The operation in Ratingen is one of the incidents that underscores the importance of protecting emergency service personnel. It coincided with a hearing on the topic of 'protecting emergency personnel' in the state parliament of North Rhine-Westphalia, where a broad majority of the parliamentary groups represented agreed that all authorities must work together to counteract attacks on emergency personnel.
The Association of Fire Brigades in NRW offered their deepest sympathy to the fire department in Ratingen, the police, and all deployed personnel of the rescue service. They expressed shock and struggle to find the right words regarding the incident. Every injured emergency service personnel, according to Jan Heinisch, is one too many.
The protection of emergency service personnel is gaining importance throughout Germany. The Association of Fire Brigades in NRW, led by Dr. Jan Heinisch, emphasised that this is a critical issue that requires immediate attention and action from all relevant authorities. They reiterated their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of emergency service personnel in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Some of the injured emergency service personnel are in critical condition in the evening. The Association expressed their hope for a swift recovery for all the injured personnel. They also offered their support and assistance to the affected departments during this difficult time.
The Association of Fire Brigades in NRW, led by Dr. Jan Heinisch, will continue to advocate for the protection of emergency service personnel and work towards ensuring their safety and well-being in all operations. They will also collaborate with other authorities to develop effective strategies and policies to protect emergency service personnel from harm.
