Waldbrand train Mürzzuschlag: Innovative alarm for large exercises!

Waldbrand train Mürzzuschlag: Innovative alarm for large exercises!

In July 2025, a comprehensive exercise of the forest fire train of the fire brigade association Mürzzuschlag took place. The aim was the formation of this special unit, which specializes in forest and vegetation fires. 86 members of the fire departments were involved in the exercise in the Mürzzuschlag area, with 25 fire brigade members actively participating in the exercise with six emergency vehicles. The main base for the forest fire train is at the Krieglach fire brigade, which is geographically advantageous for missions in the region.

The alarm for the forest fire train was a special challenge, since the classic method was not practical using siren. For this reason, an alternative alarm method was developed. As reported [fireworld.at] (https://www.fireworld.at/2025/07/24/stmk-waldbrandzug-des-fire brigade associations-muerzuschlag-uebte-se-alarmation/), the understanding of the "blue light SMS" was practiced-an application information platform that almost all fire brigades. In addition, the forest fire train uses WhatsApp for further coordination among the members.

successful exercise with new methods

Section fire brigade commander Otto Fritz confirmed that the practice goal was successfully achieved. The combination of new communication technologies and practical training are crucial in order to be able to act effectively in an emergency. The use of the forest fire procession is particularly important because forest visitors are often the first to be there in a fire and should call help. Experiences show that you can try to strike the fire with branches and branches to prevent spread.

The right preparation for a fire is crucial. Emergency services that arrive have to dig pleasant lines with suitable tools such as spades or shovels to control the fire width. According to [Waldwissen.net] (https://www.waldwissen.net/de/waldwirtschaft/schadenensmanagement/waldbrand/waldbrandbeka recovery), it is important that the excavation is thrown onto the fire hem without humus components in order to slow down the fire development. Fighting is often carried out with water, which is applied via hand devices and D pipes.

measures for fire fighting

Fire brigade operations with spades and shovels act for full fires to control floor fires. The use of C-tubes is recommended, especially if the throwing distance is not sufficient. In addition, creating wound strips is an important means of fighting fire to ensure impression of impetus. To combat surface fires, which often spread quickly, special precautions should be observed, such as avoiding frontal attacks against the wind.

In Austria, prevention and efficient combating forest fires play a central role, whereby the training of emergency services such as the forest fire train in the region contributes significantly to safety. Your skills and the use of modern alarm methods are essential to efficiently combat and minimize possible forest fires in the future.