Vogtländer firefighters in action against devastating forest fire!

Vogtländer firefighters in action against devastating forest fire!

In Gohrischheide in the Meißen district, the volunteer fire brigades from Adorf and Pausa Mühltroff have been in use in the fight against a large forest fire since early Sunday morning. The focus of the extinguishing work is on a 9000-liter drainer transporter and a large tavern. Current reports from the Freie Presse the emergency services from the Vogtlandkreis actively support the local fire brigade in order to cope with the impending danger.

At the moment, the fire fighting is particularly challenging: persistent drought and unfavorable wind conditions make the extinguishing work a real effort. Our firefighters are on site with a large contingent to counter the risk of flame. But what does the Situation actually look like when you think of the equipment of the extinguishing personnel?

modern technology in use

In the face of the increasing risk of forest fire, which is caused by climate change, fire brigades have been equipped not only in Germany, but also in other parts of Europe with modern technologies and special vehicles. According to information from Fireguide blue lights therefore not only receive higher demands on terrain, but are also with integrated safety systems Equipped.

A large tank fire engine is one of the essential tools. These vehicles are designed to quickly get to difficult -to -access locations and efficiently transport large amounts of extinguishing agents. A challenge that the fire brigades have to master these days is the accessibility of hydrants and open water sources, especially in dry periods. BMT Fire and Rescue emphasizes that water ferries are becoming more and more important to transport water quickly.

forest fire fighting in practice

Especially in recent years there have been devastating forest fires worldwide, which also put the fire brigade under pressure. The specialization and adaptation of the vehicles to the respective requirements is constantly increasing. There are now a variety of vehicle types that are used in the different application scenarios to combat forest fires. These include TLF-W, chain vehicles, pickups and even extinguishing robots that are used in particularly dangerous situations.

With a good hand for the right technology and a lot of commitment, the fire brigades in the region now have the opportunity to act effectively even in the most challenging situations. Nature does not always give the desired hold, but humanity is preparing to offer the flames.