Requirement for a ban on firecrackers: Security for the police and fire brigade in focus!

Requirement for a ban on firecrackers: Security for the police and fire brigade in focus!

On January 16, 2025, the debate about a possible firing ban in Germany will once again be fully shown. Hundreds of thousands have participated in an online petition of the police union (GdP) that demand such a ban. The GdP claims that violence against emergency services has increased significantly on New Year's Eve in recent years and that it is high time to take measures to ensure the security of the police and fire brigade. The incident on the current New Year's Eve, in which firecrackers were used against emergency services, has again underlined the need for such a ban.

In the Rhein-Palatinate district, however, the new year was traditionally welcomed with rockets and crackers. According to Rheinpfalz remained under control. Kai Giertzsch, the head of the Schifferstadt police inspection, reported that everything was on the permitted framework. However, there was also an unfortunate incident with a dud who clouded the celebrations.

annual debate about firing ban

The discussion about a firing ban regularly occurs before New Year's Eve, but loses intensity again in the course of the year. The GdP calls for a comprehensive ban on sales for people who are not professionally active and a general ban on firecrackers in the private sector. The union argues that organized events could be a secure alternative to private fireworks.

The incidents of the last New Year's Eve exceeded every frame in their eyes. Emergency services are often exposed to great dangers when firecrackers are thrown against them. According to Gdp , they risk life and life to ensure the security of citizens.

demands for more security

The GdP has started a clear call to support your petition in order to achieve more security for the police and fire brigade. A nationwide ban on firecrackers is considered a first step towards a larger security culture. In this context, the union advocates broader social support so that the voices of those who stand up for more protection and security are heard.

The debate about firecrackers and fireworks will continue to be discussed, especially with regard to the protection of the emergency services. It remains to be hoped that the demands will encounter a rethink in society and that effective measures to protect the emergency services can be taken in the future.