Hamburg's fire brigade sets standards with a new electric fire engine!

Hamburg's fire brigade sets standards with a new electric fire engine!

Hamburg, Deutschland - The Hamburg fire brigade is based on innovative technology with the newly delivered electrical assistance fire vehicle (EHLF 20). On March 17, 2025, Rosenbauer, a leading manufacturer of fire engines, handed over the first model of this kind as part of a special project. This fully electric vehicle is not only impressed by its environmentally friendly drive, but also with its special properties, which are decisive for use in a big city like Hamburg. Jörg Sauermann, head of the Hamburg fire brigade, emphasizes the importance of this new acquisition for the operational ability and future viability of the Hamburg fire brigade.

Technical highlights of the EHLF 20

The vehicle offers a number of impressive technical specifications. It is equipped with a powerful electric drive system that enables a top speed of 100 km/h and offers a range of approx. 300 km. With a wheelbase of 4,100 mm and a special water passability of 800 mm, the flexibility is significantly increased for operational operations. The Hamburg fire brigade plans to test the EHLF 20 in the spring of 2025 at the Rotherbaum fire and rescue station and then test it at other locations, such as the Feuerwachen Stellingen, Barmbek and Harburg, such as Bos-fahrzeiten.info reported.

The EHLF 20 offers space for up to eight emergency services and can transport both water and foam for fire fighting. In addition, it is equipped with the latest technology, including a 360 ° camera system and an integrated electricity generator. Rosenbauer has developed an interactive e-learning program for the Hamburg fire brigade that optimally prepares the emergency services for the operation of the innovative vehicle. This comprehensive training is intended to ensure that the fire brigade can quickly react to the new possibilities that the electric vehicle offers. A new milestone in the fire engineering is set, which serves more environmentally friendly and efficient fire fighting.