11. Sep 2024 | General, Members
Civil protection issues are key topics in German research. Authorities and organisations with security tasks (BOS) play a key role here, as they know from practical experience where innovations are needed and how new technologies must function in the field. In the EU...
6. Sep 2024 | Allgemein, Board, Members
Today from 1:30 – 4 p.m., a commission of inquiry is meeting in the North Rhine-Westphalia state parliament with a focus on warning and informing the population. Among the invited experts are DKKV board members Wolfram Geier and Prof. Dr. Martin Voss (KFS...
5. Sep 2024 | Allgemein, Members
We are pleased to welcome ADAC Luftrettung as a new institutional member of our association! For almost 54 years, ADAC Luftrettung has been an important pillar of the public rescue service system in Germany. As one of the largest air rescue organizations in Europe,...
4. Sep 2024 | General, Members
THW provides support with barriers against African swine feverThe German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) is playing an important role in the fight against African swine fever (ASF) and deploys around 100 helpers every day to prevent the spread of the virus....
4. Sep 2024 | Board, General
On 6th September 2024, the 16th and 17th sessions of the Enquete Commission II ‘Crisis and Emergency Management’ will take place in the North Rhine-Westphalia state parliament in Düsseldorf. The 16th session will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will focus on psychosocial...
2. May 2024 | General, Members
The flood of the century on the Danube and Elbe and the attacks of September 11, 2001, destroyed the sense of security of previous years. It became apparent that Germany was inadequately prepared for crises and disasters. In order to strengthen the security of the...
