Big fire brigade drill at the campsite – on 23 September

Update: the drill has taken place – read the follow-up report.

Blue lights, engine noise and plenty of emergency crews: on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, from 7 p.m. Campingplatz Hetzingen turns into a training ground for the fire brigade of the town of Nideggen for one evening.

The last time this important drill took place was in autumn 2021 – now it is time again. The focus is on local knowledge: the firefighters train every corner of the site so that, in a real emergency, the vehicles don't lose a single second. That can be decisive in stopping a fire – for example on a burning caravan – from spreading across the whole site.

That evening they will also practise the rescue of helpless people – up close and realistic. For this we are still looking for two volunteers who would like to be “rescued” by the fire brigade team. Fancy a real adventure and a look behind the scenes? Get in touch with us!

The drill deliberately takes place on a Wednesday evening – the fire brigade's regular training day, so that the weekend stays free for the crews and their families.

At a glance

• Wednesday, 23 September 2026, from 7:00 p.m.
• Campingplatz Hetzingen, Nideggen
• Spectators expressly welcome – bring family and friends

We warmly invite all interested citizens and fire brigade enthusiasts from Brück, Nideggen and the surrounding area to be there live and watch the crews at their important work. A big thank you already to the Nideggen fire brigade for their tireless commitment to our safety!

You can see how the 2021 drill went in this video on YouTube.