Emergency vehicle

Emergency vehicle
Vehicle data
Abbreviation:	HLF
Country:	Austria
Crew :	1: 2, 1: 6, 1: 8
Extinguishing water :	300 -> 3000 liters
Perm. Total mass :	18,000 kilograms

The emergency vehicle (HLF for short) is a tactical fire engine intended for volunteer fire brigades in Lower Austria and Styria . It is not identical to the emergency fire engine in two professional fire departments .

In 2011 these vehicles were introduced for the first time in the Lower Austria Fire Brigade Association. Shortly afterwards, Styria followed suit.

tasks

The tasks are different in the two federal states. In Lower Austria there are four different types with different equipment and tasks. Five different HLFs are planned in Styria.

history

In 2011 these vehicles were introduced for the first time in the Lower Austria Fire Brigade Association. The introduction in Styria followed shortly afterwards.

Technology - emergency vehicles in Lower Austria

Lower Austria has four types from HLF 1 to HLF 3 and the HLF 1W, which correspond to the "old" types from KLF to GTLF .

Technology - emergency vehicles in Styria

In Styria there are five types from HLF to HLF 4.

Emergency vehicle

Emergency vehicle
Vehicle data
Abbreviation:	HLF
Country:	Styria (Austria)
Crew :	1: 5 - 1: 8
Fire pump :	Normal pressure pump or high pressure pump
Extinguishing water :	min. 300 liters
Perm. Total mass :	5500 kilograms

The basic vehicle rescue vehicle with the tactical designation "HLF" is a fire engine with a maximum permissible total weight of a maximum of 5,500 kg and contains basic equipment for dealing with smaller fire operations as well as for small to medium-sized technical assistance.

Due to the chassis available, it is possible to build the vehicle on a frame chassis or to convert it into a panel van.

Further equipment features of the "HLF":

Respiratory protective equipment
Rapid attack device - minimum hose length 30 m
Loading and unloading system for standard roll containers
Acceptance of 1 standard roll container
Portable power generator: output approx. 3 - 5 kVA
basic technical equipment

Auxiliary vehicle 1

Auxiliary vehicle 1
Vehicle data
Abbreviation:	HLF 1
Country:	Styria (Austria)
Crew :	1: 5 - 1: 8
Fire pump :	Built-in pump or TS
Extinguishing water :	min. 500 liters
Perm. Total mass :	12000 kilograms

With the "HLF 1" the vehicle is equipped with an extinguishing water tank of at least 500 l. The existing built-in pump is designed as a fire fighting centrifugal pump according to ÖNORM EN 1028 (combined normal and high pressure pump or only normal pressure pump). Alternatively, it is also possible for a portable pump mounted in the rear to replace the built-in pump. The vehicle body consists of 1 - 3 side equipment compartments and a rear pump compartment.

Further equipment features of the "HLF 1":

Respiratory protective equipment
Rapid attack device - minimum hose length 30 m
Portable generator: output at least 10 kVA
Light pole

Addition LB:

The "HLF 1 - LB" (with extinguishing and recovery equipment) is primarily equipped for pumping extinguishing water as well as for handling small to medium-sized technical assistance. The pump can be omitted completely. There is also the option of designing the equipment compartment at the rear of the vehicle body as a loading space for a standard roll container with a corresponding removal option.

The equipment features of the "HLF 1 - LB":

Maximum permissible total weight: 12 t
Crew 1: 5 - 1: 8
Respiratory protective equipment
Power generator: output at least 10 kVA
Light pole
Equipment for technical assistance (grab hoist, lifting bag, submersible pump, power package, ...)
Equipment for water supply (portable pump at least PFPN10-750, suction equipment)

Optional equipment:

Extinguishing system with rapid attack device
Loading and unloading system for standard roll containers
1 standard roll container
Hydraulic rescue device
Cable winch (from weight class M = ≥ 7.5 t)

Auxiliary vehicle 2

Auxiliary vehicle 2
Vehicle data
Abbreviation:	HLF 2
Country:	Styria (Austria)
Crew :	1: 6 - 1: 8
Fire pump :	Built-in pump
Extinguishing water :	min. 1000 liters
Perm. Total mass :	14,000 kilograms

With the "HLF 2" the vehicle is equipped with an extinguishing water tank of at least 1,000 l. The built-in pump is designed as a centrifugal fire pump in accordance with ÖNORM EN 1028 (combined normal and high pressure pump or only normal pressure pump). The vehicle body consists of 1-3 equipment rooms on the side and a pump room at the rear.

Further equipment features of the "HLF 2":

Respiratory protective equipment
Rapid attack device - minimum hose length 40 m
Portable generator: output at least 10 kVA
Light pole
Equipment for technical assistance (submersible pump, power package ...)

Optional equipment:

water cannon
Hydraulic rescue device
Winch

Addition LB:

The "HLF 2 - LB" is a vehicle that is equipped for pumping extinguishing water, for handling technical assistance and with an extinguishing water tank of at least 800 l. The vehicle installation pump is to be designed as a fire fighting centrifugal pump according to ÖNORM EN 1028-1. A suction device is not required for the vehicle installation pump. The equipment room structure consists of 1-3 equipment rooms on the side as well as a cargo area in the rear for at least 2 standard roll containers. The loading space must be closed with a hydraulic tail lift. It can accommodate a crew of at least 1: 6 up to a group crew of 1: 8.

The equipment features of the "HLF 2 - LB":

Maximum permissible total weight: 14 t
Crew 1: 6 - 1: 8
Respiratory protective equipment
Extinguishing water tank at least 800 l
Vehicle installation pump (fire fighting centrifugal pump)
Rapid attack device - minimum hose length 30 m
Power generator: output at least 10 kVA
Light pole
Equipment for technical assistance (grab hoist, lifting bag, submersible pump, power package ...)
Equipment for water supply (portable pump, suction equipment)
Hydraulic tail lift
Storage option for at least 2 standard roll containers

Optional equipment:

Hydraulic rescue device
Winch

Auxiliary vehicle 3

Auxiliary vehicle 3
Vehicle data
Abbreviation:	HLF 3
Country:	Styria (Austria)
Crew :	1: 6 - 1: 8
Fire pump :	Built-in pump
Extinguishing water :	min. 2000 liters
Perm. Total mass :	16,000 kilograms

The standard vehicle emergency vehicle 3 with the tactical designation "HLF 3" contains equipment for coping with fire operations as well as for technical assistance. The equipment room structure consists of 3 side equipment rooms and a pump room in the rear. The pump room has to be closed with a tailgate.

Further equipment features of the "HLF 3":

Respiratory protective equipment
Rapid attack device - minimum hose length 50 m
Portable generator: output at least 10 kVA
Combined water and foam cannon
Power generator: output at least 10 kVA
Light pole
Equipment for technical assistance (grab hoist, lifting bag, submersible pump, power package ...)
Hydraulic rescue kit
Cable winch according to ÖBFV guideline GA 05

Support vehicle, emergency vehicle 4

Emergency vehicle 4
Vehicle data
Abbreviation:	HLF 4
Country:	Styria (Austria)
Crew :	1: 2 - 1: 8
Fire pump :	Built-in pump
Extinguishing water :	min. 3000 liters
Perm. Total mass :	17500 kilograms

The support vehicle auxiliary vehicle 4 with the tactical designation "HLF 4" is a 2-axle fire service vehicle with a maximum total weight of 17,500 kg and includes equipment for handling larger fire operations and for technical assistance. It can accommodate a crew of at least 1: 6 up to a group crew of 1: 8. A squad crew of 1: 2 is permitted as a base vehicle if a second vehicle carrying extinguishing water (at least 2,000 liters, crew 1: 6) is already available at the fire brigade. The equipment room structure consists of 3 side equipment rooms and a pump room in the rear. The pump room has to be closed with a tailgate. The vehicle can be stationed at fire brigades from category 5 or as a support vehicle at a fire brigade for a fire brigade section.

Further equipment features of the "HLF 4":

Respiratory protective equipment
Rapid attack device - minimum hose length 50 m
Portable generator: output at least 10 kVA
Combined water and foam cannon
Power generator: output at least 10 kVA
Light pole
Equipment for technical assistance (grab hoist, lifting bag, submersible pump, power package ...)

optional equipment

Hydraulic rescue kit
Winch

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