10.07.2026: Fire Department Training Exercise at SPANGLER Strengthens Emergency Preparedness
10.07.2026: Fire Department Training Exercise at SPANGLER Strengthens Emergency Preparedness
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Töging, 10. July 2026 – SPANGLER GmbH recently hosted a comprehensive training exercise for the Töging Volunteer Fire Department at its company premises. Around 15 firefighters, supported by several volunteers, took part in the exercise, which was led by Fire Chief Florian Fritz.
The exercise began with the installation of a water supply line from the Altmühl River to the company building to simulate a realistic firefighting water supply. This was followed by a breathing apparatus drill, during which four teams of two firefighters each searched the building for a missing person. Adding to the realism of the exercise was 12-year-old Leonie, who took on the role of the missing person with great enthusiasm and remarkable composure, enabling the emergency crews to train under highly realistic conditions.
With midsummer temperatures placing considerable physical demands on everyone involved, a well-earned ice cream break provided a welcome opportunity to cool down and recharge before the exercise continued. The next training scenario focused on fall protection, using ladders and rope safety equipment. The practical part of the exercise concluded with a detailed tour of the company premises, allowing the firefighters to familiarize themselves with the site and its facilities, an important step in ensuring an effective response in the event of a real emergency.
After the equipment had been packed away, the hoses hung up to dry, and everyone had changed out of their protective gear, the day concluded in a relaxed atmosphere. Participants enjoyed a barbecue featuring steaks, sausages, potato salad, and coleslaw, expertly prepared by Trattner Catering, providing an excellent opportunity for informal exchange and camaraderie.
SPANGLER would like to sincerely thank the Töging Volunteer Fire Department for its dedication and commitment. Particularly noteworthy is that several of the firefighters are also employees of SPANGLER, reflecting the close relationship between the company and the local fire department.
Despite the intense heat, everyone involved worked with outstanding focus, professionalism, and impressive team spirit. Training exercises like these are essential to ensure that emergency services can respond quickly, safely, and effectively when every second counts.
“We are very grateful to have such an active and highly trained fire department located so close to our company. Their commitment deserves our utmost respect and appreciation. At the same time, we sincerely hope that we will never need their assistance in a real emergency at our site,” said Tina Lambert, Managing Director of SPANGLER GmbH, who personally attended the exercise.
The training exercise even had one unexpected beneficiary: the fish in the company’s pond, which happily received an extra supply of fresh water.
Image source: Tina Lambert, SPANGLER GMBH
SPANGLER Automation – Automation Solutions for Machinery and Industrial Plants
SPANGLER Automation is a family-owned, medium-sized company based in Töging, Altmühltal, Bavaria. For 45 years, SPANGLER has been developing future-proof automation solutions for machinery and industrial plants – serving customers in Germany and around the world.
Its clients include successful industrial companies, innovative machine manufacturers, and municipal operators who rely on dependable technology and long-term operational reliability. SPANGLER delivers customized control and process control systems precisely tailored to each individual machine or plant – from standalone systems to complex overall installations.
Around 160 employees combine modern technologies with many years of industry expertise, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
Core industries include environmental technology, renewable energy, the food and pharmaceutical industries, automotive, as well as the agricultural and raw materials industries.