Firefighters test emergency preparedness at the Kralice nad Oslavou Compressor Station

On Monday, 26 October 2026, units of the Fire Rescue Service of the Vysočina Region held a regular exercise at the NET4GAS compressor station in Kralice nad Oslavou. The aim was to test preparedness for an emergency, practise coordination between the responding units and verify cooperation between the firefighters and company employees. The exercise involved members of the Fire Rescue Service from the Náměšť nad Oslavou and Velká Bíteš fire stations and members of the Kralice nad Oslavou Volunteer Fire Unit.

"NET4GAS has long cooperated with Fire Rescue Service units in preparing and carrying out regular scenario-based exercises. These usually take place once a year and focus on various crisis scenarios that may arise during the operation of compressor stations. Their purpose is not only to test the preparedness of the responding units and their coordination with our employees, but also to continuously verify our established safety procedures and look for ways to improve them further. Practical training of our employees is also an important part, because in a real emergency, a correct and quick response can play a crucial role," said Milan Váša, COO of NET4GAS.

Simulated fire and rescue of an injured worker

The main part of the exercise simulated a fire in a cable duct in the compressor hall, caused by welding work carried out by a contractor. An injured contractor's worker was also trapped in the smoke-filled area. The fire detection and alarm system responded to the situation first. The shift operators then verified the location of the fire, evacuated the building and called the fire units. Before the units arrived, they also took the necessary safety measures and shut down the relevant equipment.

On arrival, the Fire Rescue Service units received information from the shift operators and divided the individual tasks among themselves. The firefighters from Náměšť nad Oslavou focused mainly on finding and rescuing the injured worker, while the unit from Velká Bíteš fought the fire. The volunteer firefighters from Kralice nad Oslavou supplied firefighting water to the responding units. Thanks to their coordinated approach, the worker was successfully rescued and the simulated fire was extinguished. The exercise also tested the functionality of the fire protection system at the compressor station. It provided several suggestions for further improving the system, as well as employee training and the preparation of the responding units.

Practical training for employees

The second part of the programme was devoted to practical training for fire prevention patrols and other employees. Under the guidance of the firefighters, participants tried extinguishing different types of fire using powder and CO₂ fire extinguishers, an extinguisher spray, a fire blanket and a fire extinguisher ball. The practical demonstrations included extinguishing burning wood, flammable liquids and a live electrical switchboard. Employees also learned why burning oil must never be extinguished with water. The programme concluded with a demonstration of the correct procedure at a road traffic accident and of extinguishing a car fire.

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