Bomb blast in Ratingen, reported by VdF-NRW:
In the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, a tragic incident has highlighted the importance of protecting emergency personnel across Germany. The rescue service operation in Ratingen, NRW, in the morning hours of today resulted in injuries to several emergency service personnel.
According to Dr. Jan Heinisch, chairman of the Association of Fire Brigades in NRW, every injured emergency service personnel is one too many. The Association stands united with the injured and their families, offering their deepest sympathy to the fire department of Ratingen, the police, and all deployed personnel of the rescue service.
The Association of Fire Brigades in NRW has expressed hope for a speedy and full recovery for all injured personnel. Some of the injured are currently facing life-threatening injuries, a situation that has left Dr. Heinisch struggling to find the right words. He stated that dangers to emergency personnel are increasingly coming from or being caused by people, marking a new dimension in these challenges.
Simultaneously with the operation in Ratingen, a hearing on 'protecting emergency personnel' was taking place in the state parliament of North Rhine-Westphalia. A broad majority of factions agree that all authorities must work together in such matters. The Association supports the call for joint action to protect emergency service personnel.
For press inquiries, Christoph Schoeneborn can be reached at +49 1 70 2 21 80 32. Emails can be sent to [email protected]. The official website of the Association of Fire Brigades in NRW is http://www.vdf.nrw. The Association can be contacted at Windhukstraße 80, 42277 Wuppertal.
It is emphasized that all parties should unite to counter attacks on emergency personnel. No organization has been reported to have injuries from the attack on the fire department in Ratingen today according to available sources. Dr. Jan Heinisch, who is also the head of the fire department in Heiligenhaus, a city neighboring Ratingen, extended his deepest sympathy to all those affected by the incident.
The Association of Fire Brigades in NRW calls on everyone to remember that each injured emergency service personnel represents a human life putting their own safety on the line to help others. It is a reminder of the vital role they play in our society and the need for their protection.
