Fire Brigade Pforzheim: 1,097 missions in the first half of 2024

Fire Brigade Pforzheim: 1,097 missions in the first half of 2024

High number of operations by the Pforzheim fire brigade in the first half of 2024

Pforzheim, 03.08.2024 (PM) - The Pforzheim fire brigade is also faced with a consistently high level of use in 2024. The current report shows that the emergency services received 1,097 alarms in the first half of the year. This number is only slightly below the previous year when 1,140 missions were recorded.

frequent false alarms and their causes

The fire brigade also had to record a large number of false alarms. There were 374 false alarms, of which 125 are due to automatic fire alarm systems. False alarms are misleading signals that alert the fire brigade, although there is no actual emergency. The three cases of illegal alarm, in which the emergency call was deliberately misused. This shows the need to clarify the responsible handling of emergency call systems.

A wide range of challenges in the operational event

A total of 621 missions were associated with assistance in which the fire brigade had to show activity. The most common missions concerned the removal of oil traces (109 cases) and door openings due to acute dangers or at the request of the police (107 cases). Traffic accidents on streets and the expiry of fuel were also frequent entries in the application protocol.

fire fighting: a stressful responsibility

The actual fire events included 102 missions. This was 86 small fires, but also nine -year middle fires and seven major fires. It is noteworthy that checks triggered by fire detectors, which were necessary in 25 cases.

meaning of the number of operations for the public

The high number of missions shows how important the Pforzheim fire brigade is for the security of the community. Eutinger Straße and Autobahn 8 feel particularly remarkable incidents, where dangerous fires and a fatal traffic accident particularly demanded the emergency services. The fire brigade fought, among other things, against a fire of a dangerous goods truck and faced the challenge of a full fire of a truck trailer on the highway.

conclusion: constant presence for the community

The number of operations by the Pforzheim fire brigade illustrates the continuous need for a well -equipped and promptly react fire department. The people in Pforzheim can rely on the fire brigade will be ready when the alarm sounds - whether in a fire, a traffic accident or rescue of animal life. Her tireless work strengthens the feeling of security in the city and shows how important voluntary help remains in crisis situations.