Civil and Disaster Protection at Forstgut Eickhof

Training Grounds for Emergency Services

Forstgut Eickhof makes its grounds available specifically for training, exercises and operations in the field of civil and disaster protection. Organisations such as the fire brigade, the THW (Federal Agency for Technical Relief) and the German Red Cross already make use of the diverse facilities on site. First training exercises for the Bundeswehr and drone training courses for public safety organisations (BOS) are also planned.

Real-World Conditions for Testing Operations

The unique character of the site lies in its historical structure: the grounds of Forstgut Eickhof are former munitions production and storage facilities. As a result, the area features an exceptionally extensive infrastructure, including former production buildings, a well-developed road network and an existing rail network. This combination creates ideal conditions for realistic training and operational scenarios. The variety of building types and infrastructure allows exercises to be conducted under near-real conditions – for example for:

fire and forest fire fighting

technical rescue operations

search and rescue missions

logistics and supply operations

evacuation and crisis scenarios

cross-organisational cooperation between different emergency services

Our grounds are ideally suited for:

For fire brigades, the THW, the German Red Cross and, in the future, the Bundeswehr, this represents significant added value. Emergency personnel can train complex scenarios under realistic conditions and coordinate procedures efficiently. The size and structure of the site allow for exercises that would be difficult to replicate elsewhere. The wider public also benefits directly from these opportunities. Well-prepared and optimally trained emergency teams can respond faster, in a more coordinated manner and with greater effectiveness when it matters most. This sustainably strengthens regional safety and crisis preparedness, and increases operational readiness in the event of natural disasters, major incidents or other extraordinary events. In this way, Forstgut Eickhof makes an important contribution to public safety, crisis preparedness and the protection of people, nature and infrastructure in the region. Forstgut Eickhof sees itself as a reliable partner for public authorities and aid organisations – with the shared goal of sustainably strengthening safety and operational readiness.