Practical knowledge: education, tactics, and modern training solutions
Our blog posts provide insights into modern training concepts, tactical approaches, and innovative training systems for fire departments and emergency services. Here you will find practical tips, background information, and the latest developments on topics such as smoke house training, tactical exercises, and realistic modeling technology.
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Operating the fire department information center: Why a clear procedure is so important in fire alarm system training
The Fire Department Information Center (FIZ) is a central point of contact for fire alarm system operations (BMA operations). This is where the most important information is gathered, which is crucial for assessing the situation, orienting oneself in the building, and taking the necessary measures. Good training at the FIZ is essential to ensure that emergency services can work safely and in a structured manner in the event of an emergency. At the same time, many firefighters have Read more
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Smoke house in fire safety education: How to make smoke visible and understandable
Smoke is one of the most dangerous factors in fires—and at the same time the most difficult to explain in fire safety education. Children in particular often find it difficult to imagine how quickly smoke spreads, how a layer of smoke forms, or why it is so important to behave correctly in an emergency. Read more
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Common mistakes in pressure ventilation
Pressurized ventilation is one of the key tactical measures used by fire departments. It helps to remove smoke from buildings in a controlled manner, improve visibility, and significantly ease working conditions for the crews on the scene. At the same time, it is a technique that is often used incorrectly in practice – often Read more
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Flexible training for Fire Alarm System operations
Anyone who wants to train emergency personnel in the use of fire alarm systems (FAS) is familiar with the problem: it is usually not possible to use an installed FAS for training purposes. Legal requirements, liability issues, and ongoing operations make it virtually impossible to use real systems for training. Physical training facilities, on the other hand, are expensive, permanently installed, and often have limited usability. This is exactly where Read more
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Why the Taktik-Trainer can do even more than a classic smoke house
Those looking for a smoke house as part of firefighting training usually have a clear goal in mind: realistic training, vivid demonstrations, and a model that can be used to effectively convey operational and smoke behavior. Our Taktik-Trainer picks up on this idea and expands on it with modern features that are particularly valuable for today's training requirements. Read more
