Alarming accidents: Fire brigade in Brandenburg is fighting for security!
Alarming accidents: Fire brigade in Brandenburg is fighting for security!
In 2024, the number of accidents and injuries to professional and volunteer fire brigades in Brandenburg achieved a sad high: a total of 608 incidents were registered, which means an increase of 265 compared to 2020. This reports n-tv . CDU MP Rainer Genilke described these numbers as alarming and sees them as a wake-up call for those responsible.
The increase in accidents is particularly worrying among the volunteer fire brigades. These experienced an increase of 493 accidents in 2023 to 558 in 2024. In contrast, the number of accidents in professional fire brigades decreased to 50, which is a decrease by 15 cases.
Genilke demands more measures from the state government. A nationwide and systematic accident analysis is urgently necessary to identify the causes and weaknesses. A security concept must also take clear standards for exercises and better aftercare for injured emergency services. The requirements for fire departments have also changed through technical developments, which is why an updated security concept is necessary.
Fire brigade accidents at a glance
The tragedy around fire accidents not only runs through Brandenburg, but also affects other federal states. In January 2024, two firefighters were injured in Munich in a kitchen fire that attacked the upper floor when parts of a staircase collapsed. This shows how unpredictable the missions for the fire brigade can be. According to breathing protectionunfaelle.de , the inserts are increasing with injuries. Similar incidents with injuries were also available in NRW, including a building fire in Kreuztal and a roof truss fire in Minden, in which firefighters were damaged by collapsing parts.
The dangers were also clear in a tragic situation in a senior residence in Bedburg-Hau, where a fire killed four people and numerous injuries were complained about. Emergency services were also affected by the dangerous conditions.
Need for new safety regulations
In order to meet these challenges, the DGUV regulation 49 "Feuerwehren" was launched, which replaces the almost 30-year-old accident prevention regulation (UVV)-so DetailsOrt Brandenburg, Deutschland Quellen
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