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Fire departments in the Zollernalb district: 576,000 euros for new technology and safety!
In the Zollernalb district, fire departments will receive 576,000 euros in funding for modern equipment and digital radio to optimize operations.
Fire departments in the Zollernalb district: 576,000 euros for new technology and safety!
There is reason to be happy in the Zollernalb district: Eleven projects run by the local fire departments are receiving significant financial support from the state of Baden-Württemberg. A total of around 576,000 euros is available to optimally equip the emergency services and increase security in the region. According to the Black Forest messenger This means that not only new vehicles but also modern equipment can be purchased.
The support includes various vehicles that are essential for the fire department. These include two emergency fire service vehicles for the communities of Bisingen and Rosenfeld as well as a logistics equipment truck for Balingen and a medium fire engine for Burladingen. These investments are crucial in order to further improve the operational capability of the armed forces and bring them up to modern standards.
Digitalization of operational communication
Another big step into the future is made possible by the introduction of digital radio. In several communities—including Bisingen, Burladingen, Grosselfingen, Hechingen, Meßstetten, Rangendingen and Winterlingen—the outdated radios are being replaced. The aim is to significantly optimize communication and coordination during operations. Also the Swabian emphasizes that the use of this modern technology further increases the safety of emergency services.
These subsidies are financed through the fire protection tax, which is levied on insurance premiums. This means that the income from this tax is used specifically for fire protection. This also emphasizes this point Bavarian Ministry of the Interior, where appropriate support is also offered. The regulation applies nationwide and not only promotes the procurement of vehicles, but also the renovation and construction of fire stations.
Support for community projects
The cities and communities in the Zollernalb district are called upon to submit applications for modern operational technology or construction projects to the district office. The measures will be examined by district fire chief Sven Röger to determine whether they are necessary and appropriate. This ensures that the funds are used as effectively as possible. Particular attention is paid to creating a priority list in order to promote the most urgent projects first.
A total of 907,500 euros will be made available to cover all eligible applications this year. This is a clear sign of the support of the local fire departments and the efforts to optimally equip the emergency services in order to further improve safety and efficiency.
The importance of these grants goes beyond financial support; They are a clear commitment to the appreciation of the work of the fire brigades, which play a key role in averting danger. The Zollernalbkreis shows how important it is to invest in the safety of citizens and to equip emergency services in the best possible way.