Meeting of experts about fire fighting with the latest equipment.

Firefighting is teamwork.

Apart from expert talks and discussions, the practical aspects of firefighting are not neglected at the "Wipfelfeuer" event. In workshops and planning games, new technical possibilities and tactics for extinguishing fires are shown: the perfect opportunity for the Unimog to demonstrate its sophisticated vehicle concept.

Fire brigades and Civil Defence must be able to count on their vehicles in an emergency. This includes the efficient, reliable transport of fire-extinguishing material and rescue personnel through even the most rugged terrain – no problem for the Unimog vehicle's robust, reliable and well proven chassis and suspension. The fording capacity of 1.20 m allows the Unimog to cross streams and water-filled ditches safely.

From the compact Unimog U 218 to the extreme off-roader U 5023, the product range offers a wide spectrum to cover every need. All attachments are located in the protected area of the vehicle. A tyre pressure control system can be integrated as well as a special heat protection for the lines. Practical solutions: in order to be able to extinguish fires while on the move, the Unimog can be equipped with a swivelling roof hatch.

In Oer-Erkenschwick, the fire brigade uses a custom-made Unimog U 218 as a water tender vehicle.

Extinguishing equipment from Unimog partners.

The great popularity of the Unimog for fighting against vegetation fires is also thanks to the wide range of attachment and body solutions by specialised providers of firefighting equipment. From front-mounted spray jets to roof-mounted water cannon – the Unimog does not let anything burn during professional operations in forest and field wildfires.

Would you like more information about Unimog in firefighting operations and civil protection missions? Simply ask for our cost-free info package:

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@fire: volunteer helpers save lives

They are on the spot when things start to burn in the forest or in the fields: the specially-trained firefighters of the @fire organisation are specialised in fast deployment directly at the very source of the fire. They protect houses, save people and stop the fire from spreading – voluntarily and without payment. This non-profit organisation has grown to over 200 members and cooperates closely with other international firefighting associations.

@fire is also active in the training and further training of municipal fire brigades in combating vegetation fires. An offer which is gladly accepted in many places. Almost every weekend the volunteers are on the road nowadays.

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