Brandenburg's Interior Minister: helicopter instead of fire -fighting aircraft!

Brandenburg's Interior Minister: helicopter instead of fire -fighting aircraft!

Brandenburg, Deutschland - The 2025 forest fire season has big challenges in Brandenburg. Interior Minister René Wilke (independent, SPD) clearly rejected the discussion about the purchase of extinguishing aircraft to combat forest fires in the state parliament. The SPD parliamentary group leader Björn Lüttmann had asked the Federal Government as part of a debate that took place at the request of his party, for more financial resources. Wild scramble for the best solutions in forest fire fighting also shows the political gap within the state parliament.

But what are the motives of this policy? Wilke explained that helicopters can be used much more flexibly in fire fighting. This assessment is in the strong contrast to the opinion of the AfD, which sees extinguishing aircraft as the most cost -effective option. "The firefighters do not consider fire aircraft as a solution," says Wilke. The necessary infrastructure for these aircraft would also have to be created, which would bind many resources. The debate about the optimal use of the fire brigade is therefore in full swing.

The reality of the forest fires

The forest fire season has already burned more space than entire previous seasons. "Brandenburg is technically well positioned for fire protection," emphasizes Wilke and refers to 34 specially designed tank fire vehicles that are in use, as well as 21 others that are to be procured. Three automated fire engines will also be used soon. In view of the highest risk of forest fires in Germany, which is caused by dry soils and ordnance pollution, the state government must increase its efforts in forest fire protection.

The CDU criticized that the grants for the state fire brigade association were not increased in the last double household. Rainer Genilke, CDU parliamentary group leader, demands more investments in the fire brigade, which further increases the pressure on the state government.

preventive measures

It is important to counteract the forest systematically pre -frozen elements. The Brandenburg state government plans to redesign the forest and create fire protection strips. According to the expert: Inside from Waldwissen.net, forest visitors should also play an active role and immediately raise the alarm when the fires are created. In theory, they are often the first at the scene of the fire and can do a lot through simple steps such as knocking out fire remains. But professional fighting is essential for large -scale fires.

all the more because the forest fire situation has been subject to strong fluctuations in recent years. A well thought -out combination of mechanized solutions and a well -trained fire brigade is necessary. Wilke relies on what can offer: modern technology and skillful emergency services that build a stable line of defense to stop the fire roller - whether this happens with helicopters or other means remains under discussion.

The topic of forest fire fighting remains exciting and the political landscape in Brandenburg is moving. After all, every move has to be sitting in these dry times - otherwise there can be a quick fire.