Voerde fire department: Five missions and dramatic truck fire today!

Voerde fire department: Five missions and dramatic truck fire today!

On June 13, 2025, the Voerde fire department was on duty several times and had a lot to do. The emergency services were deployed a total of five times that day. In the early hours of the morning, at 7:36 a.m., the fire alarm system of a company in Friedrichsfeld reported. But that turned out to be a false alarm. At 9:28 a.m. there was another alarm in the Voerde district, which also turned out to be a false alarm.

At 11:19 a.m. there was a serious incident: a truck fire broke out on the premises of a logistics company. A heavy forklift truck weighing 24 tons was engulfed in flames. As news.de reports, two teams were on duty using self-contained breathing apparatus. In addition, several extinguishing measures were carried out with foam; a total of four teams were active under respiratory protection until the fire was completely controlled. The subsequent deletion ultimately turned out to be very time-consuming and the entire operation took around two hours.

Used because of oil on bodies of water

In the afternoon, at 3:02 p.m., the fire department received an alarm about “oil on water.” The operations manager in Spellen requested support from the Löhnen unit, which is equipped with a larger multi-purpose boat. However, after a thorough investigation and consultation with the lower water authority, no intervention was necessary, allowing emergency services to return immediately.

Oil spills represent a major challenge for the fire department, not only in Voerde, but also in other fire departments. Alarms are often raised for oil binder work, as an example from the collaboration between the Kalsdorf fire department and the Werndorf base fire department shows. In an incident on November 10th, an oil barrier had to be set up, while it emerged that a specialist company for professional cleaning may be necessary (feuerwehr-kalsdorf.at).

Statistics in fire protection

Fires and their fight remain a central issue in society. Statistics help to deepen the understanding of safety technology. The Feuertrutz offers regular insights into the fire protection situation, even if comprehensive and uniform fire statistics are missing in Germany. Data on the causes of fires and their impact on the population are important to continuously improve safety measures.

Overall, the day in Voerde shows that the fire brigade is always ready, even if the alarm often only indicates financial damage and environmental dangers. Good preparation and the right equipment are crucial in order to be able to act quickly and effectively in an emergency.