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Hedge fire in Lichtpold: Resident acts bravely with fire extinguisher!
Wernberg and Damtsschach fire departments extinguish hedge fire in Lichtpold on August 25, 2025, thanks to the quick intervention of a local resident.
Hedge fire in Lichtpold: Resident acts bravely with fire extinguisher!
On August 25, 2025, the Wernberg and Damtsschach fire departments were alerted at 12:21 p.m. The reason for the alarm was a fire that had broken out in Lichtpold. An attentive resident had already intervened with a fire extinguisher before the emergency services arrived and thus contained the flames. Thanks to this quick reaction, something worse could be prevented.
The fire department deployed three vehicles to completely extinguish the fire. The team used a high-pressure hose to fight the remaining flames. The rapid deployment and effective cooperation of the firefighters made it possible to quickly deal with the incident without causing any major damage. Klick Kärnten reports about the events of that day.
First aid in the fire department
In operations like the one in Lichtpold, not only firefighting is crucial, but also first aid training for the emergency services. Since November 2010, the German Fire Brigade Association has been providing information about important topics and methodological approaches in the “First Aid Compact” series in order to convey the basics in the field of first aid. This series is not intended as academic training, but rather offers compact and clear information that can be easily integrated into ongoing training Fire Department Training reports.
There are already 40 episodes of this series in total, covering a variety of topics. Here are some examples:
- Hypothermie (Unterkühlung)
- Hygiene im Einsatzdienst
- Rauchgasintoxikation
- Erste-Hilfe bei Brandgasinhalation
These materials and training content are invaluable for fire departments as they help emergency services respond quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
Support with training
Additionally, specialized training organizations offer support to help fire departments conduct first aid training. Offers for conducting training courses independently include materials and logistics to meet the requirements ZNA-Medical reports.
The equipment provided includes, among other things, resuscitation manikins, dressing materials and ventilation equipment. Professional hygienic follow-up of the materials after each training ensures that the emergency services can learn safely and efficiently.
In summary, it is clear that both the immediate response to fires and the knowledge of first aid measures are crucial for the safety and effectiveness of firefighters. The incident in Lichtpold highlights the importance of a quick response and solid training.