The focus of the professional fire brigade: History and emergency services!

The focus of the professional fire brigade: History and emergency services!

Nordhausen, Deutschland - Nordhausen (Th) - A look behind the scenes of the Nordhausen professional fire brigade, which has been ensuring the security of the approximately 41,000 inhabitants since 1946! The city, embedded in the picturesque South Harz, has a long history that goes back to the period of industrialization in the 19th century. At that time, in 1869, the first fire brigade was founded of volunteers and paid firefighters. But how does a professional fire brigade in a city of this size come about? The Thuringian Fire Brigade Organization Ordinance (THABRSWORGVO) makes it possible: from 30,000 inhabitants and certain risk classes, full-time strength are mandatory!

The structure of the fire brigade

The Nordhausen professional fire brigade today has 42 employees, including 36 civil servants in the middle fire service, three in the upscale fire service and three employees. "The daily guards in the 24-hour service is seven men," explains Thomas Schinköth, head of the fire brigade. These committed emergency services are always ready to act quickly and efficiently in an emergency. In addition, a colleague of the upper service is on standby as an operational management service. The city also has 14 local and district weirs that can support if necessary.

The fire brigade Nordhausen is equipped with modern vehicles, including an HLF 20/16, which serves as an initial vehicle. Another eye -catcher is one of the two operating control cars (ELW 1) that are indispensable for coordination in operations. This impressive equipment and the well -trained emergency services guarantee that the Nordhausen fire brigade will continue to be well positioned in the future in order to meet the challenges of fire fighting and technical assistance.