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Fire brigade operation in Böblingen: people rescued from a burning house!
Fire in Waiblingen: Fire brigade rescued people with a turntable ladder from a burning residential and commercial building on June 3, 2025.
Fire brigade operation in Böblingen: people rescued from a burning house!
There was a dramatic fire department operation today in Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg. Several people had to be rescued from a burning residential and commercial building. The fire broke out in the basement of the building; the exact cause of the fire is currently unclear. Due to a heavily smoke-filled stairwell, the emergency services were forced to use two turntable ladders to bring people to safety. Firefighters were able to rescue numerous people from an adjacent restaurant, a doctor's office and the upper apartments.
The fire brigade reacted quickly and efficiently by using turntable ladders to evacuate several people who had become noticeable at windows. Two people were injured during the operation, the severity of whose injuries are currently unknown. The affected building is now no longer considered habitable, which is why the city of Böblingen, the German Red Cross and the police will take care of the accommodation of the affected residents.
Turntable ladder in use
Turntable ladders are the most common aerial rescue vehicle used by fire departments and are an indispensable tool in such emergency situations. Loud Wikipedia These vehicles have a ladder park that consists of several interlocking segments and can be extended by motor. A typical aerial ladder features a swivel ring that allows for 360-degree movement, which is critical to effectively rescuing people.
In Germany, the DLA(K) 23/12 models are particularly widespread as they are suitable for buildings up to the high-rise limit. These turntable ladders can usually reach the 7th floor and have a maximum permissible total mass of 16 tons. Turntable ladders are used not only to rescue people, but also to fight fires from outside by directing extinguishing water to fire sources from above.
The quickly initiated fire brigade in Böblingen once again shows the importance of well-trained turntable ladder operators. They are trained at special state fire brigade schools to ensure that they are familiar with the variety of possible uses of their vehicles. Saving human lives has the highest priority.
Today's operation by the Böblingen fire department, which once again illustrates how important an effective emergency infrastructure is, is being perceived by the public with great gratitude. The city and its emergency services are standing by to meet the needs of citizens affected by the fire disaster as quickly as possible.