This guide helps you plan, organize, and execute small and large fire drills professionally. Regardless of the level or scale: fire department operations and the leadership and coordination of response teams must be practiced repeatedly. What types of drills are available, which have proven effective for which target groups and purposes? What are the associated organizational, cost, and material requirements? What about the necessary logistics and time investment? All these points are summarized in this specialized fire department manual for the most important types of drills: planning exercises, staff exercises, staff framework exercises, and full-scale exercises. You will receive a well-equipped toolbox of methods and many practical tips to systematically plan, conduct, and debrief your drills—right down to electronic command support.