Fire brigade Aalen: Record year with 554 missions and spectacular fires!

Fire brigade Aalen: Record year with 554 missions and spectacular fires!

Rathausplatz, 73430 Aalen, Deutschland - In 2024, the Aalen fire brigade mastered an impressive workload of a total of 554 missions, with the alarms divided into different categories. According to Schwäbische Post These included 270 technical assistance, 60 fires and 35 overland aids. Some industry and city-defining missions attracted special attention, including a fire in the SDZ media house in downtown Aalen in October and a devastating fire in the homeless shelter in Gartenstraße in November. A flood use due to a slope slide in Unterkochen in June and two traffic accidents on the B 19 and B 29 also called for the commitment of the emergency services.

A significant part of the missions decided to carry out 76 fire security guards, especially in the city hall in Aalen, in order to be secured both and to be prepared for potential emergencies. The fire department's level of training was encouraging. 54 firefighters took part in a respiratory protection course, which further increases the operational and competence of the unit.

missions and challenges

The eventful year was supplemented by the fire on Rathausplatz on January 12, 2025. In this assignment, which began in the early morning at 2:38 a.m., increased smoke development from an empty building was reported. As fire brigade Aalen , the first emergency parameters quickly found a fire that, unnoticed by the construction work, in the intermediate blanket. Several squads under breathing protection went and had to open the ceiling with chainsaws to delete hidden embers. The assignment lasted until the evening, while a construction consultant of the THW was consulted due to the risk of collapse of the building.

The fire department Aalen currently consists of 281 active members in six departments and shows positive internal development through regular new elections and promotions. Stephan Stütz was the first deputy commander and Volker Patzelt elected as the new second deputy commander, supported by a confirmed fire brigade committee under Daniel Höll and Nicolas Styrnol. The promotions included several members, including Oberlöschmeister and fire chief.

youth fire brigade and community

The youth fire brigade is strongly represented with 149 members and celebrated a successful torchy run from Fachsenfeld to Dewangen. In addition, the exams for youth flames are planned this year one, two and three. At the annual meeting, Mayor Frederick Brütting recognized the tireless efforts of the fire brigade and called it a valuable support for the community in the region, while district fire chief Andreas Straub praised the Aalener Wehr as the "support of the fire brigades in the Ostalbkreis".

• Special missions 2024:
• fire in the SDZ media house (October)
• Brand in the homeless shelter (November)
• flood use in Unterkochen (June)
• Two traffic accidents on the B 19 and B 29

The importance of the fire brigade is not only shown in the operations, but also in the constantly changing challenges of fire protection. According to Feuertrutz there is a variety of statistics on fires and their causes in Germany. This data is essential for the continuous improvement of fire protection and the planning of future operations.