Emergency services drill rescue operations in Kloostrimets forest

Estonia's emergency services conducted a joint training exercise in Kloostrimets forest on Tuesday. The drill involved the Emergency Response Centre, Rescue Board, ambulance services, and the Police and Border Guard Board, practicing victim rescue in difficult conditions.

Estonia's major emergency services came together on Tuesday for a joint training exercise in Kloostrimets forest, simulating the rescue of an injured person under challenging conditions.

The drill brought together four key organisations: the Emergency Response Centre (Häirekeskus), the Rescue Board (Päästeamet), ambulance crews, and the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA). The scenario focused on coordinating a multi-agency response to locate and extract a casualty from a difficult forest environment.

Exercises of this kind are essential for ensuring that different emergency services can work together seamlessly when real incidents occur in remote or hard-to-reach locations. Forest rescues present unique challenges, including limited access for vehicles, difficult communication, and the need for specialised equipment and techniques.