Approach on fire brigade in Wörth: stones and insults!

Approach on fire brigade in Wörth: stones and insults!

in Wörth am Rhein, on Monday evening, April 21, 2025, an incident occurred that caused excitement. The fire brigade was alerted at 9:20 p.m. after a burning trash can on Mozartstrasse. The firefighters were able to successfully extinguish the fire, but they experienced an unpleasant surprise after the extinguishing work. Unknown people threw from a bridge from stones onto the fire engines and spat on them. Fortunately, no damage to property occurred and the security of other road users was not at risk, as the police confirmed.

The exact circumstances that led to the fire at the fire can fire can have so far been unclear. The police have already started investigations and initiated criminal proceedings. The attack on the fire engines is now also being examined. The investigative authorities expressly ask for evidence of witnesses. People who have made suspicious perceptions on Mozartstrasse are asked to report to piwoerth@polizei.rlp.de on 07271 92210 or by email.

Investigations and security situation

The police initiated investigations in both cases - both in the fire of the trash can and when attacking the fire brigade. The exact background to the willful attacks on the emergency services are currently unclear. These types of attacks on the fire brigade and other emergency services are not only a security risk, but also a sign of a worrying social phenomenon in which respect for the helpers seems to be lost in need.

National statistics on fire damage shows that many fires are caused by improper disposal of waste. Therefore, awareness of fire protection and the correct waste sorting should be sharpened in order to avoid similar incidents in the future. According to the IFS, several thousand fires are due to human failure.

The responsible authorities ask the public for help to identify the perpetrators and to be responsible. It remains to be hoped that such incidents can be prevented in the future, so that emergency services can pursue their important work unhindered and optimally support the population in emergency situations. The police took clear measures to counteract such incidents and to ensure the safety of the firefighters.

The incidents from it are alarming. The fire brigade serves the general public and should therefore also be treated with respect. Fireworld reports that the police in Wörth am Rhein are doing everything possible to provide the perpetrator and the security situation for emergency services.

The events show that respectful handling of the emergency services is of great importance and that civil courage is required to prevent such incidents.