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Baruth, October 10, 2023 – On September 30, 2023, the fire department in the Teltow-Fläming district conducted a successful emergency drill at the local industrial company Fiberboard GmbH, under the scenario “Large-Scale Hazardous Materials Incident.” Fiberboard GmbH, which is part of the CLASSEN Group and produces high-quality HDF/MDF for laminate flooring, together with its sister company CLASSEN Industries GmbH , forms the CLASSEN Industries GmbH largest production site for laminate flooring, with an impressive capacity of over 80 million square meters. These conditions provided ideal training opportunities not only for the local fire department but also for the hazardous materials unit of the Teltow-Fläming district, as well as for emergency medical services and relief organizations, to train for and prepare for extraordinary hazardous situations.

The Fire and Disaster Protection Division of the Teltow-Fläming District prepared and organized this important exercise in close coordination with Fiberboard GmbH, which made it possible to conduct a realistic training session for the emergency responders. The exercise went smoothly and provided participants with valuable experience and insights to enable them to respond as effectively as possible in the event of an emergency.

Both the district staff and the emergency responders from the fire department, emergency medical services, and aid organizations expressed great satisfaction with the preparation and support, which enabled them to train effectively and safely. Fiberboard GmbH, together with the adjacent laminate production facility (CLASSEN Industries GmbH), provided the perfect setting for this exercise.

“We learned a great deal from this emergency drill and are grateful for the opportunity to practice in a realistic scenario. This training strengthens our capabilities and our confidence in our operational readiness,” commented Silvio Kahle, district fire chief of the Teltow-Fläming district.

The experiences and insights gained by both the fire department and the organizers will be evaluated next week. This analysis will help further improve procedures and responses, thereby ensuring the safety of the population in the Teltow-Fläming district.

The “Large-Scale Hazardous Materials” drill underscores the importance of ongoing training and preparation to ensure an appropriate response to potential hazardous situations. Fiberboard GmbH and the CLASSEN Group will continue to fulfill their responsibilities in the future and remain fully committed to ensuring the safety of the community.