Relay (fire brigade)
Staffel is a tactical unit within the fire department in Germany . It consists of the team and resources. The team is basically composed of the squadron leader and another five subordinate trained fire fighters. Vehicles, devices and materials that the emergency services need to fulfill the order are considered resources.
In the fire brigade in Austria , this similar unit is derived from the group called the tank extinguishing group.
All members of the squadron are assigned their own functions. A distinction is made between the machinist and two troops (usually called attack troops, water troops). A squad usually consists of two people, the squad leader and the squad man, who generally act together.
When deployed with a relay, it can be upgraded as a group by an independent squad .
Relay in fire fighting and rescue operations
The team is assigned certain basic tasks both in fire fighting operations and in technical assistance . These can vary in the individual countries, but are basically the same. That is why they are described here in accordance with the fire brigade service regulation (FwDV) 3 “Units in fire fighting and rescue operations” that is valid in Germany . According to FwDV 3, in the classic sense, fire fighting is defined as any activity in which jet pipes have to be carried out. There are two established forms of deployment orders .
Tactical signs in a season
| Germany |
Designation Germany |
|---|---|
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Squadron leader (unit leader) |
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machinist |
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Attack troop leader |
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Attack troop man |
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Water troop leader |
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Water troop man |
Squadron leader
The squadron leader (StFü) leads his tactical unit. It is not tied to a specific place. He is responsible for the safety of the team. He determines the position of the vehicle, the order of the room and, if necessary, the location of the portable pump and the units.
machinist
The machinist (Ma) is the driver and operates the fire extinguishing centrifugal pump as well as the devices built into the fire engine (e.g. cable winch ) or units carried along such as power generators . He immediately secures the scene with hazard warning lights, driving lights and blue flashing lights . He supports the removal of the devices, is responsible for the correct loading of the devices and reports deficiencies in the resources to the unit operator. If necessary, it can also be used for other purposes. Even though you say “he drives the vehicle”, he only controls the vehicle and has no authority over the unit.
Attack force
The attack squad (A-Trupp, ATr or AT abbreviated) rescues, especially from areas that can only be entered with breathing apparatus . He carries out the first aid (at least first aid ) until the handover to the rescue service and provides technical assistance. He usually makes the first nozzle to be used. The attack force sets the distributor . He lays his hose line himself or brings up his resources himself. The attack troop consists of an attack troop leader (ATF) and basically an attack troop man (ATM).
Water troop
The Wassertrupp (W-Trupp, WTr or WT for short) rescues, brings portable ladders into position on command, provides the water supply from the fire engine to the distributor and between the fire engine and the water extraction point. He connects the distributor to the B hose line . Afterwards, he becomes a security team on respiratory protection or takes on other tasks. During the rescue operation , he secures the emergency site from traffic, leaking liquids, collapse or fall, fire, etc. on command and takes the necessary equipment. He is then available for further tasks. The water troop consists of a water troop leader (WTF) and basically a water troop man (WTM).
Other tasks
By eliminating the hose troop compared to the group , its tasks are divided between A-troop and W-troop or are carried out by the troops themselves.
- Support in setting up the suction line (A-troop, with more than two A-suction hoses)
- position portable ladders on command
- if he operates the distributor, brings in additional devices (jumping cushion, lighting device, ventilation device, medical device, etc.).
- In the emergency service: preparation of the ordered devices
- If necessary, he supports the attack force and operates the associated units.
Seating and arrival regulations
In Germany, the squadron leader stands in front of the leader of the attacking troop because the leader of the squadron gives the leader of the attacking troop the first order . Furthermore, the machinist always stands to the left of the unit leader, regardless of whether the vehicle is approached in front of or behind. Due to different vehicle types, there are different seating options.
Austria
Tank group
In Austria one calls the German squadron tank fire fighting group . The hose troop is also omitted in Austria. In contrast to the German regulation, the feeder line to a tank fire engine is the task of a different fire fighting group.
Tactical signs
| Tactical sign Austria |
Fire fighting group Austria |
Technical task force Austria |
|---|---|---|
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Group commander | Group commander |
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machinist | machinist |
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Attack troop leader | Rescue Squad Leader |
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Attack troop man | Rescue squad man |
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Water troop leader | Security troop leader |
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Water troop man | Security troop man |
literature
- Lothar Schott, Manfred Ritter: Fire Brigade Basic Course FwDV 2 . 20th edition. Wenzel-Verlag, Marburg 2018, ISBN 978-3-88293-220-1 .
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ The functional designations apply to both female and male fire service members. Fire brigade regulation 3 units in fire fighting and rescue operations, Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief, 2008
- ↑ Handbook for basic training , Austrian Federal Fire Brigade Association, accessed on November 1, 2009
- ↑ Fire Brigade Service Regulations 3 (FwDV 3) - Units in fire fighting and rescue operations, Committee on Fire Brigade Matters, Disaster Management and Civil Defense (AFKzV), 2008