Fire Protection in the Fire Station: Why critical infrastructure needs better self-protection

Fire stations are central hubs of emergency response and at the same time part of the critical infrastructure. Nevertheless, numerous fire incidents in recent years have shown that these facilities themselves are often not adequately protected. Modern emergency vehicles, extensive IT and radio technology as well as charging infrastructure for batteries and electrical units significantly increase the risk of fire. Electrotechnical defects and battery fires in particular are considered recurring causes of fire. If an incident is only detected late, fires often spread very quickly due to open hall structures and high fire loads - with serious consequences for buildings, vehicles and operational readiness.