Ready for action

Bürgermeister Benjamin Koppe und Fachdiensleiter Nick Ludwig stehen vor den neuen Fahrzeugen für die Feuerwehr.

Bürgermeister Benjamin Koppe (rechts) und Fachdienstleiter Feuerwehr Nick Ludwig präsentieren die neuen Einsatzfahrzeuge der Berufsfeuerwehr Jena.

In the coming weeks, the Jena fire department will be taking three new emergency vehicles into service: two fire fighting vehicles (HLF) and a rescue vehicle (RW).

Modern all-rounders for fire and rescue operations

In future, the two new rescue fire-fighting vehicles will be stationed at the north fire station in the Am Anger 28 emergency response center and the south fire station in Göschwitz (Parkstraße 10). As versatile vehicles, the HLFs are in demand for almost all operations in the city - from firefighting to technical assistance.

The equipment includes, among other things

an all-terrain four-wheel drive chassis,
a 2,000-liter water tank and a powerful pump with a delivery rate of 2,000 liters per minute,
hydraulic rescue equipment for rescuing trapped persons,
jumping pads, portable ladders, equipment for opening doors and breathing apparatus.

The purchase price per vehicle is around 600,000 euros.

Special vehicle for heavy technical assistance

The new rescue vehicle will be stationed at the North Fire Station in future and will be deployed for complex technical rescue operations - such as traffic accidents involving trucks, streetcars or trains, as well as accidents on construction sites involving heavy equipment. Its equipment includes tools and devices for lifting and securing loads, for cutting steel or concrete and for illuminating large areas of emergency sites. With the new vehicle, the professional fire department is replacing a 30-year-old rescue vehicle, which will be available as a technical reserve in future. The investment costs amount to around 500,000 euros.

Strengthening operational capability and safety in the city

Mayor and Head of Safety Benjamin Koppe emphasizes: "With the procurement of the three vehicles, the city of Jena is sustainably strengthening the effectiveness and operational capability of its professional fire department. Modern vehicle technology and specialized equipment will ensure even faster and more effective assistance throughout the city in the future. Unfortunately, there was a long wait for the vehicles. It took almost three years from the initial idea to commissioning. Planning, tendering and production took time, especially as the manufacturers are currently working at full capacity. So we are all the more delighted that the new vehicles have finally arrived and that the fire department is now ideally equipped for future operations."

Drei Einsatzfahrzeuge für die Feuerwehr Jena.

Die beiden Hilfeleistungslöschfahrzeuge (HLF) flankieren links und rechts den neuen Rüstwagen (RW) in der Bildmitte.