Dog saved: fire brigade Böblingen gets animal from shopping center roof!

Dog saved: fire brigade Böblingen gets animal from shopping center roof!

In Böblingen, an exceptional rescue operation by the fire brigade caused excitement. On the evening of June 29, 2025, just before 10:00 p.m., attentive citizens discovered a helpless dog in a dramatic situation. The animal had strayed on the roof edge of a shopping center at a height of about 20 meters and urgently needed help. The concerned passers -by immediately alerted the integrated control center of the district, which then informed the emergency services.

The fire brigade from Böblingen was not satisfied with the situation for long. After exploration measures, the train driver confirmed the extent of the danger. The Aircraft ladder of the Sindelfingen fire brigade was quickly alerted to support the dog's rescue. Due to the close cooperation between the two fire departments, the animal was finally saved.

rescue of the dog

The return campaign was challenging, but the emergency services effectively use both the fire engine of the Böblingen fire brigade and the aerial ladder from Sindelfingen. The dog was in a significantly exhausted condition and suffered from the warm temperatures. After its rescue, the animal was immediately taken to the fire station, where it was supplied with cool fresh water. Fortunately, the dog felt comfortable again after a short time and could finally be handed over to its owner.

Those who work with the aerial ladder know that such operations are increasingly being challenged. According to the findings of Feuerwehrmagazin , the use of turntable ladders is not only becoming more relevant in human rescues, but also when saving animals. Before each use, it is important to secure the stretcher with belts and to ensure clear communication between the different emergency services.

Technical aspects of the aerial ladder

The precise planning and execution of such operations requires good preparation. A particularly important aspect when using aerial ladders is that the site must be secured. At least ten meters of freedom behind the aerial ladder are required to ensure safety and order during rescue. In this case, the emergency services were able to react quickly and efficiently to the emergency situation, which made a decisive contribution to saving the dog.

The fire brigade has recently increasingly dealt with animal rescues, which underlines the importance of training and further education for the emergency services. The incident in Böblingen is another example of how important the expert handling of rescue technology is and how effectively different firefighting teams can work together when coping with emergencies. Even if the dog was fortunately saved in this case, it remains a constant challenge for the emergency services to always be optimally prepared in such operations.