International exercise of USAR teams – OSTRAVA 2008
Five USAR teams from the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Estonia have participated in international exercise – OSTRAVA 2008.
This exercise was held from Tuesday 4th November 2008 to Friday7th November.
Teams arrived to Frydek - Mistek on Tuesday 4th November and then they moved to the area of former millitary bases in Ostrava-Hranecnik where they were accomodated in tents. Teams were deployed in Vitkovice and in the former premises of the bus transportation behind the shopping centre FUTURUM.
USAR teams practiced search and rescue of persons in the industrial area, which was destroyed by the tornado Ester. This tornado caused the destruction of the buildings, objects, chemical contamination, transport accidents, fires and under the rubbles people.Teams have brought all its equipment and meals to the Czech Republic.
Two USAR teams represent the Czech Republic – one from FRS Prague and next one from FRS Moravian-Silesian region. 160 members of fire units, doghandlers and other members of the modules have participated in this exercise. About 30 persons simulated injured and under the rubble people. And about 20 persons took part in this exercise as a organizational part. Observers from foreign countries have arrived on Thursday - VIP day.