Urbach rejoices: New HLF 20 fire engine ceremoniously handed over!

Urbach rejoices: New HLF 20 fire engine ceremoniously handed over!

On Sunday, November 9th, a ceremonial key handover for a new Ziegler fire engine took place in Urbach. The newest member of the Urbach fire department, an emergency fire fighting vehicle (HLF 20), is now ready for use and will provide crucial support to fire brigade activities in the region. These events were accompanied by the mayor Martina Fehrlen and the fire brigade commander Michael Hurlebaus, who were pleased about the modernization of the equipment. Heiko Weber from the manufacturing company Ziegler was also there to officially complete the handover.

The handover of the new vehicle is particularly noteworthy as it replaces the 30-year-old fire engine 16/12, which is now parked next to it. This positive development shows how important the technical equipment of the fire department is in order to be able to respond to the increasing demands in firefighting and technical assistance.

The new HLF 20

The emergency fire fighting vehicle (HLF) is an essential part of the German fire brigade fleet. With a water tank capacity of at least 1600 liters and a pump that can deliver 2000 liters per minute at 10 bar, the HLF 20 is excellently equipped for use in firefighting and technical assistance. It contains an extensive load and can also be equipped with various additional loads as required. These vehicles are characterized by their ability to operate effectively in both urban and rural areas, making them a self-contained tactical unit that is ready for immediate action.

According to the standardization of fire engines, the responsibility for ensuring the technical equipment lies with a special committee that works in the German Industry Standards Committee. This ensures that the vehicles are not only functional, but can also meet the specific requirements in different areas of application. The HLF vehicles have developed from the traditional firefighting group vehicles in order to meet growing needs and be even more effective in use.

Community and support

The handover of the HLF 20 was celebrated not only by the official representatives of the fire department and the community, but also by the entire Urbach fire department, which includes the main group, the senior fire department and the youth fire department. In addition, neighboring and friendly fire departments from Welzheim, Remshalden, Winterbach and Schorndorf were present to celebrate this important day together. This shows that in the fire brigade community it is not only the commitment that counts, but also the close exchange between the fire departments, which has often saved lives in the past.

In times when fire engines and the associated technology are in greater demand than ever, it is gratifying to see how Urbach is investing in the safety of its citizens. Funding for such vehicles is typically provided by municipalities, supported by state governments and through donations, underscoring the importance of community in this matter. The maintenance and repair of the vehicles is the responsibility of the fire departments, where external workshops can be called in to provide support.

This key handover is clear evidence that the Urbach fire department has a good knack for being optimally prepared in the future. Investing in the HLF 20 is not only a step towards modern technology, but also a sign of commitment to the safety of the entire community.

For detailed information on technology and regulations in the fire service, we refer to the article by Wikipedia and Fachanwalt.de.