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E-scooter in Wiesmoor: Fire department relies on innovative mobility!
E-scooters have been supporting the Wiesmoor fire department in Lower Saxony in operations since 2025, ensuring faster operations and better navigation.
E-scooter in Wiesmoor: Fire department relies on innovative mobility!
In an impressive step towards modern deployment technologies, the Wiesmoor Volunteer Fire Department in the Aurich district recently added e-scooters to its fleet. These bright red and neon yellow vehicles have been in use since the beginning of 2025 and promise to significantly increase the efficiency of people searches. Loud NDR The use of e-scooters enables faster and more precise navigation to suspected locations, which can be crucial in an emergency.
The technical details of the e-scooters are promising: with a top speed of up to 22 km/h and a battery life of up to three hours, the emergency services can react quickly and flexibly. The cost per e-scooter is around 1,300 euros, making it a cost-effective alternative for the fire department. These new models are used regularly every two to three weeks, particularly by incident commanders during larger operations such as a barn fire.
The perfect overview in crisis situations
The e-scooters play an essential role in exploring and processing operational situations. They prove to be particularly useful in damage situations with multiple focal points, such as after storms or during major events. The lightweight, off-road vehicles can be used independently of larger fire engines and enable quick movements between different operational sections. This not only saves time, but also drastically increases mobility, as the Wiesmoor fire department describes on its website here.
In addition, drones with thermal imaging cameras are used to obtain a precise overview of the scene before the fire department arrives on site. This technology has proven itself in practice and offers emergency services the opportunity to quickly decide where their resources are best deployed.
A look into the future of emergency services
Digitalization and the switch to electric vehicles are not just an issue in Wiesmoor. Other cities and districts are also working on a traffic transition in the fire and rescue services. In March 2023, the first fully electric ambulance (E-RTW) was put into service in Hanover, which not only received positive feedback due to its driving characteristics, but also because of its contribution to climate protection as mentioned in the report.
The Cologne fire department also recently awarded a major order for 85 rescue vehicles including E-RTWs, which are to be used in a special electric station. This shows how seriously cities are taking their goals to reduce diesel-powered vehicles and at the same time promote climate protection.
With innovative approaches like those being pursued in Wiesmoor and elsewhere, it is clear that the future of the fire service is becoming ever greener. The combination of traditional fire service work and modern technologies will not only increase efficiency, but also better meet the challenges of climate change. We can't wait to see what the future will bring us!