Darmstadt fire brigade
Coordinates: 49 ° 52 ′ 28.4 " N , 8 ° 38 ′ 23.9" E
| Darmstadt fire brigade | |
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 Office of the City of Darmstadt
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| Professional fire brigade | |
| Founding year: | 1895 |
| Locations: | 1 |
| Employee: | about 160 |
| Volunteer firefighter | |
| Founding year: | 1876 |
| Departments: | 4th |
| Active members: | approx. 200 |
| Youth fire brigade | |
| Groups: | 4th |
| Children's fire brigade | |
| Groups: | 3 |
| Darmstadt fire brigade | |
The Darmstadt fire brigade was founded in 1895. With it, the city of Darmstadt ensures fire protection for around 160,000 residents and an area of 122.24 km². The professional fire brigade (BF) had its guard in Kirchstrasse until it was destroyed in World War II , then, as a temporary measure, in the Bessunger boys' school. In 1954 the current fire station was moved into on Bismarckstrasse. Today the BF Darmstadt has around 160 employees, of which around 110 are on duty in three (four in the control center) guard departments. The BF Darmstadt is supported by the four volunteer fire brigades (FF) from the districts of Arheilgen , Eberstadt , Innenstadt and Wixhausen with a total of around 200 fire fighters.
Professional fire brigade
history
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In 1848 a fire-fighting company was founded from members of the Darmstadt gymnastics community. In 1864 the first fire station was moved into on Woogstrasse and in 1883 the Turner community and the fire brigade were separated .
In 1889 a night watch was set up in Kirchstrasse and in 1895 a permanent watch with a guide and four men was established. In 1902 four horses were provided and the premises of the guard building expanded. In 1905 a 24m turntable ladder was purchased, in 1907 the first carbon dioxide gas syringe was added. The first motorized fire engine was used on an Opel chassis in 1912 . In 1916 there was a complete conversion to motor vehicles, with the abandonment of keeping horses ready. In 1930 the German Red Cross took over the ambulance transport . In 1934 the installation of a new fire alarm system began .
In 1939 the fire brigade was renamed the fire police and the number of crews increased to 38 men. For the Kirchstrasse fire station destroyed in the air raid on Darmstadt in September 1944, the Bessunger boys' school was prepared in 1945 as a provisional replacement. After the war, moved in 1954 with a wax thickness of 22 man, the new fire station in the Bismarckstraße 86. 1976/77 an extension (administration building and other vehicle hall) with six parking spaces for large vehicles, office space and the new was Leitfunkstelle Hessen-South built.
In 1993 the construction of a new roll-off container system was started (1 WLF + AB-Umwelt). In 1994, the Fire Protection Office and the Office were civil protection combined. In 1998, the first turntable ladder on a Mercedes-Benz Econic chassis was put into service in Darmstadt . A year later the new control center was set up between the guard building and the administration building.
In 2001 the new vehicle concept with emergency fire engines was implemented. After the temporary structures on the southern boundary had been torn down, work on the “southern structure” began in 2005 and should be completed in 2011. This extension on the security site at Bismarckstrasse 86 will include a material store, a respiratory protection workshop and training course, a classroom, a car workshop, a wash hall and nine parking spaces for vehicles and roll-off containers.
In the last few years two special units have been formed. The measurement and environmental protection group was founded in 2006 and takes on special tasks in GABC situations (" Hazardous goods atomic, biological, chemical") such as taking samples, measuring where dangerous substances are released, and identifying and identifying substances. The fire brigade Darmstadt is working closely with the plant fire department of the company Merck together. In 2007, the height rescue group was also put into service. The members of this special unit are specially trained and equipped for rescues at heights and depths and technical work in this area.
The strength of the guards was reduced from 24 to 22 officers in January 2007 through the implementation of the EU working time regulation (48 hours per week). The watch crew is divided into 20 officers from the respective watch department and a technical operations manager (TE) with his driver. These have a different shift rhythm than the security department. When the fire engine is deployed with the ELW , only 4 officers remain in the station, who manned special or reserve vehicles, depending on the situation. The effectiveness of the fire brigade in large-scale or parallel operations is reduced as a result, so the volunteer fire brigades must be used to a greater extent.
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- 1922–1934 Karl Winter
- 1934–1940 Heinz Witzler
- 1940–1954 Max Jost
- 1954–1974 Karlheinz Kamieth
- 1974–1975 Hans Hofmann (provisional)
- 1975–1989 Hans Hofmann
- 1989-2005 Hans-Jürgen Stein
- 2005–2006 Johann-Georg Braxenthaler (provisional)
- 2006– Johann-Georg Braxenthaler
Service rhythm
Guard departments
The security departments have been working in 24-hour shifts with a 3-week rhythm since January 1, 2018.
First week:
Montag von 07:00 Uhr bis Dienstag 07:00 Uhr Freitag von 07:00 Uhr bis Samstag 07:00 Uhr Sonntag von 07:00 Uhr bis Montag 07:00 Uhr
Second week:
Mittwoch von 07:00 Uhr bis Donnerstag 07:00 Uhr Samstag von 07:00 Uhr bis Sonntag 07:00 Uhr
Third week:
Dienstag von 07:00 Uhr bis Mittwoch 07:00 Uhr Donnerstag von 07:00 Uhr bis Freitag 07:00 Uhr von Freitag früh bis Montagmorgen ist "Langes Wochenende"
Current train concept
The current vehicle concept has been based since 2001 on the combination of two almost identical rescue vehicles (internal designation HTLF and HLF) with, depending on the application, a turntable ladder (fire service) or a crane truck (rescue service). Other special vehicles and / or roll-off containers can be added if necessary. In the case of fire reports in special objects or the key word “human life in danger”, the technical operations manager (TE) also moves out. The command car 1 (ELW 1) of the platoon leader is called the platoon driver's car (ZFW) in Darmstadt . All vehicles that were procured by the city are traditionally painted in RAL 3003 (ruby red).
Fire engine
In the event of fire reports, firelight, smell of smoke and similar alarm reports, the fire extinguishing train is deployed.
It consists in detail of: Zugführerwagen (ZFW) Auxiliary tank fire-fighting vehicle (HTLF) Turntable ladder (DLK 23-12) Auxiliary fire-fighting vehicle (HLF)
There are a total of 16 emergency services (so-called AGBF fire- fighting train). The second HLF is only 1/3 manned (1 driver and 3 emergency services). The 2 missing emergency services are on the ZFW as detectors and on the DLK as the third man.
Depending on the report (e.g. fire in special objects or human life in danger), the technical operations manager also moves out with a command vehicle (ELW 1). In addition, a corresponding volunteer fire brigade can be alerted directly from the control station in Darmstadt.
Rescue train
In the case of technical assistance (such as a traffic accident with trapped people, etc.), the assistance train moves out. In detail, it consists of: Command vehicle (one driver / technical operations manager), ZFW train driver car (occupation of one driver / one train driver / one detector), auxiliary tank fire-fighting vehicle HTLF 24/20 (1/5), auxiliary fire-fighting vehicle HLF 24/20 (1 / 3), crane truck KW 45 (1/1). In the event of special accidents, e.g. B. with the participation of a truck or dangerous goods, the rescue train is supplemented by a corresponding roll-off container. The rescue train consists of a total of 17 emergency services.
Forest fire engine
The forest fire spreads out when there are messages such as "Burning grass and undergrowth", "Forest fire" or when the garden huts are on fire. In detail, this association consists of the ZFW (1/2) platoon driver's car, the WTLF 24 / 56-5 (1/2) forest fire tank fire- fighting vehicle and the HTLF 24/20 (1/5) emergency tank fire- fighting vehicle .
Environmental protection train
The environmental protection train is deployed in the event of accidents and incidents involving dangerous goods. It should be mentioned here that the water force of the HTLF is manned by two employees from the environmental protection group. These occupy the equipment trolley measurement during an environmental protection train deployment and similar situations. In detail, the environmental protection train consists of: ELW (1/1), train driver's car ZFW (1/2), GW-Mess (1/1), emergency tank fire engine HTLF 24/20 (1/3), emergency fire engine HLF 24/20 (1 / 3), WLF + roll-off container environment (1/1), powder tank pumper PTLF 24 / 50-5 (1/2).
Vehicle fleet
The BF Darmstadt has various vehicles for fire fighting and technical assistance . There are 3 command cars 1 (ELW 1) The train driver's ELW is called Zugführerwagen (ZFW) in Darmstadt. An ELW is kept as a reserve vehicle. There is also a command vehicle 2 (ELW 2) and four rescue vehicles (HLF 24/20) or (HTLF 24/20). The load on the HLF and HTLF is almost the same. In contrast to the emergency tank fire engines, the two emergency fire trucks z. B. a 50 kN winch and a water suction device. The crew is on the HLF 1/3 (1 driver, 1 machinist and 1 attack team ) and on the HTLF 1/5 (1 driver, 1 machinist, attack team and water team ). 1 HLF and 1 HTLF each are in the alarm service. In order to achieve a fairly even load on the vehicles, they are exchanged on a monthly basis.
There are also three turntable ladders DLK 23-12, 1 powder tank fire engine PTLF 24 / 50-5 with 250 kg ABC extinguishing powder and 500 liters foam compound (internal designation: PTLF) and 1 forest fire tank fire engine TLF 24 / 56-5 (internal designation: WTLF ). The forest fire fire truck is a correspondingly designed and modified TLF 24/50. In addition to a larger water tank and more hose material, it has a cable winch that can pull in two directions (100 kN back and 50 kN forward). It is also equipped with a self-protection device in front of the front tires. Otherwise, there are three change loader vehicles with 12 roll-off containers , an equipment cart oil a trolley -Nachschub / light, two trolley-measurement, a small alarm vehicle KLAF , a trolley height rescue, three team transport vehicles (MTF), a workshop trolley, a mobile crane , a telescopic loader , six Car and a rescue and transport boat RTB 2 .
Roll-off container
The Darmstadt professional fire brigade currently has 12 roll-off containers that can be picked up by 3 swap bodies and a special trailer.
The roll-off container 01 Environment (AB-U, year of construction 1993, body: Heines) contains a wide variety of materials and devices for the use of hazardous goods. These include u. a. Various chemical protective suits, collection materials and containers, pumps and hoses for hazardous goods, compressed air breathing apparatus, 2 m radio devices, chemical binders, various blind couplings and sealing material for closing leaks, etc.
The roll-off container 02 tarpaulin (AB tarpaulin, built in 1994, body: Wagner) contains tarpaulin, bows and other material for securing loads.
With the help of the roll-off container 03 dangerous goods exercise (AB-GÜ, year of construction 1997, self-made), various activities in the use of dangerous goods can be practiced. For example, sealing leaks from tankers and pipelines, shutting off lines, changing seals, etc. The container is saddled up to the height of a rail tank car.
Roll-off container 04 special extinguishing agent (AB-SLM, built in 1998, body: Ottenbacher / Jerg) is available for heavy fires. It is loaded with 3720 l AFFF foam, CO 2 extinguishers, 2 × 250 kg powder extinguishing systems, 3 water cannons and accessories as well as other water-carrying fittings and devices.
Roll-off container 05 Bau (AB-Bau, built in 2000, body: Heines) is loaded with material for handling accidents in the field of civil engineering. Contains various hand tools, Karlsruhe rings, saws, timber and accessories, supporting materials, etc.
Roll-off container 06 hose (AB hose, year of construction 2001, construction: Ottenbacher / Jerg) is used to produce a water supply over long distances. It is loaded with hose material B (4320 m) and C (1170 m), 2 portable pumps TS 8/8 and water-bearing fittings. The roll-off container is equipped with a fold-down platform so that hose lines can be laid while driving.
The roll-off container 07 respiratory protection / radiation protection (AB-A / S, built in 2001, body: Schmitz) loaded with compressed air breathing apparatus, respiratory protection masks, measuring and detection devices for use in radiation protection, remote grippers, transport containers for emitters, personal dosimetry and documentation.
Roll-off container 08 Mulde (AB-Mulde, built in 2002, body: Bruns) is there for the transport of bulk goods. It is constructed in the form of a trough .
The loading of the roll-off container 09 Rüst (AB-Rüst, built in 2003, body: Schmitz) consists of material for technical assistance with cars, trucks and accidents in the area of Deutsche Bahn and public transport. For example heavy hydraulic rescue equipment, plasma cutter, flame cutting device, lifting bags and air jacks, various motorized saws, various hand tools, hydraulic displacement units, substructure material, several spine boards and grinding basket stretchers, rescue platform, infusion and bandage material for the MANV etc.
Roll-off container 10 special use (AB-SE, year of construction 2003, structure: Heines) serves as a meeting room, staff accommodation or for the issue of catering in the event of major damage. It is equipped with a kitchenette, microwave, coffee maker, conference table and seating, 4m and 2m BOS radio and a toilet.
The professional fire brigade has a telescopic forklift that can be brought to deployment sites with the help of the roll-off container 11 telescopic forklift (AB telescope, built in 2008, body: Bruns). It also contains all attachments for the forklift, such as the work basket, shovel with gripping function and the fork.
The roll-off container 12 decontamination (AB-Dekon, year of construction 2009, structure: Gimaex-Schmitz) is a system for the decontamination of people and devices after accidents with hazardous substances, epidemics, epidemics and other biological contaminations. The procurement was carried out by the Darmstadt Fire Brigade Working Group (BF Darmstadt, as well as the Merck KGaA and Evonik plant fire departments ).
Specialist groups
Various specialist groups have been set up for special missions. These serve to specialize the emergency personnel.
Special rescue, environmental protection, information and communication, technical rescue
- Special rescue
The Special Rescue Section was officially taken into service in 2008, after a second basic training course in-house, there were now enough height rescuers available to guarantee a continuous staffing with at least 4 height rescuers per shift.
The Rescue Section currently consists of 21 height rescuers . If the height rescue group is deployed, the off-duty height rescuers are promptly re-alerted if necessary in order to be able to quickly guarantee additional qualified personnel at the scene.
The specialist group is deployed in the urban area and can of course also be alerted to the district on request.
Voluntary fire brigades of the city of Darmstadt
BF Darmstadt receives support from four volunteer fire brigades from the city districts.
Darmstadt city center volunteer fire department
The Darmstadt-Innenstadt voluntary fire brigade was founded in 1849 and currently consists of around 60 members. She takes on the guard duty of the professional fire brigade , logistics tasks and also the special tasks of water supply over long distances.
It has the following vehicles:
- Command vehicle ELW 1
- Emergency fire engine HLF 20
- Firefighting group vehicle LF 10/6
- Fire fighting vehicle LF 16-TS
- Hose trolley SW 2000
- Equipment trolley GW-L1 flood
- Trailer with foam water cannon SWW
The inner city volunteer fire brigade maintains a youth fire brigade to attract young people and as part of its youth work . During school hours, the meetings are every Wednesday at 6.15 p.m. at the fire station in Alicenstrasse 34.
The children's fire brigade is an offer for children between 6 and 10 years of age. She meets every two weeks on Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Darmstadt-Eberstadt volunteer fire brigade
The Eberstadt Voluntary Fire Brigade was founded in 1876 and currently has around 38 members. The fire brigade occupies the ELW 2 command vehicle as a special task in the event of major incidents and also has the following vehicles:
- Command vehicle ELW 1
- Emergency group vehicle HLF 20
- Fire fighting vehicle LF 16-TS
- Firefighting group vehicle LF 10/6
- RW1 rescue vehicle
- Equipment trolley IuK GW-IuK
- 2 trailers
The FF Eberstadt also has a youth fire brigade, which was founded in 1988.
Darmstadt-Arheilgen volunteer fire brigade
FF Arheilgen was founded in 1881 and currently has around 60 emergency services. The special task of the Darmstadt-Arheilgen volunteer fire brigade is to illuminate emergency areas with the help of a light pole trailer and to provide the first dangerous goods train in the science city of Darmstadt. This supports the environmental protection train of the Darmstadt professional fire brigade on request.
In terms of vehicles, the Arheilgen fire fighting facility is equipped as follows:
- Command vehicle ELW 1
- Firefighting group vehicle LF 16/12
- Fire fighting vehicle LF 16-TS
- Fire fighting vehicle LF 16-TS
- Firefighting group vehicle LF 10/6
- Decontamination trucks people
- ABC reconnaissance vehicle
- Swap body vehicle WLF
- Roll-off container decontamination G
- Multipurpose trailer MZA
The Arheilgen youth fire brigade was founded in 1991 and consists of around 35 young people. Meetings are every Wednesday at 6.15 p.m. at the fire station in Frankfurter Landstrasse 133.
The Wichtelwehr is an offer for children between 6 and 10 years. She meets every other Saturday at 2 p.m.
Darmstadt-Wixhausen volunteer fire department
FF Wixhausen was founded in 1884. The fire brigade also houses the 3rd turntable ladder of the Darmstadt professional fire brigade, which acts as a reserve turntable ladder for the turntable ladders stationed at the BF guard. If it is needed by the BF, it is picked up from the FF and is then manned by the regular emergency personnel at the professional fire station. The reserve turntable ladder is regularly occupied by the FF Wixhausen when the FF is alerted to a deployment in its own deployment area.
The vehicle equipment is structured as follows:
- Command vehicle ELW 1
- Firefighting group vehicle LF 16/12
- Turntable ladder DLK 23-12
- Firefighting group vehicle LF 10/6
There is also a youth fire brigade in Wixhausen.
See also
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- Festschrift 100 Years of the Darmstadt Professional Fire Brigade, Darmstadt 1995
- Fire Department Magazine, February 1989 issue
- Fire brigade today, issue 5/2008
- Roland Dotzert et al .: Stadtlexikon Darmstadt , Konrad Theiss Verlag GmbH, Stuttgart 2006, ISBN 3-8062-1930-3 and ISBN 978-3-8062-1930-2 , pp. 246f.
Web links
- Official website of the Darmstadt fire brigade
- Website of the Darmstadt fire brigade , the pages of the city fire brigade association and the individual volunteer fire brigades can be reached via "links"
- Website of the city youth fire brigade Darmstadt
- Information on the roll-off container decontamination
