Milena Bollin

Last Thursday, we delivered the first Taktik-Trainer to Switzerland – and gained fascinating insights into the structure and operations of the local fire services.

What especially stood out to us:

One fire station is often responsible for multiple municipalities – in our case, that includes 5 municipalities with 14 villages, 2 of which are only accessible by cable car.

The fire departments there are often specialized and do not cover all areas of responsibility equally – the unit, Corpo Pompieri Valle Calanca, focuses on firefighting, with a particular emphasis on wildland fire operations.

The images, stories, and equipment related to this topic were especially impressive. When asked, “How many wildland fire operations do you typically have per year?” the answer was, “about 20 days.” Due to the topography, these missions are usually very demanding in terms of time, personnel, and equipment, often resulting in extended deployment periods — sometimes lasting several days.

The fire station, which was only inaugurated in 2016, is already bursting at the seams and is scheduled to be expanded with two additional buildings over the next two years. Currently, the station operates with four vehicles, including its primary response unit – a tanker fire engine (TLF) with a 2,500-liter water tank on a Mercedes-Benz chassis – which is now 35 years old.

This week, we were once again able to personally deliver another Taktik-Trainer – this time to the Stuttgart Professional Fire Department.

Delivered was the “Multi-family house with basement and gabled roof” module, which will now be used in the training and further education of fire officers. With the modular system, tactical scenarios can be demonstrated in a clear and realistic way – whether to prepare for complex situations, support decision-making within the leadership team, or deepen tactical fundamentals.

We are very pleased that another Taktik-Trainer is now being used in practice – this time at ETC Strobel.

The system will be used in trainings, presentations, and consultations on fire protection, prevention, and tactical operations. As an expert in education and training in these fields, ETC Strobel is enhancing its traditional teaching approach with the Taktik-Trainer by adding a practical, visual component.

Kürzlich durften wir einen weiteren Taktik-Trainer ausliefern – dieses Mal an die Feuerwehr Ellwangen. Der Trainer wird dort künftig in der feuerwehrtechnischen Aus- und Weiterbildung eingesetzt und ergänzt die bestehenden Ausbildungsmittel um eine praxisnahe, taktisch orientierte Trainingsmöglichkeit.
The system is primarily used in Ellwangen for the following training areas:

Last week, we had the opportunity to take part in the basic training of the Mutlangen Fire Department and actively support it with our Tactic-Trainer. Divided into two groups – each equipped with either a single-family house or a multi-family house module – various operational scenarios were simulated and practiced.

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Fire safety starts with knowledge - and it's best to start at a young age. This week, we had the opportunity to use our Taktik-Trainer in the fire safety education of a kindergarten. We specially adapted the room configuration so that the large group of children could participate in the best possible way.