Hesse's fire brigade: variety of colors and longer service for heroes!
Hesse's fire brigade: variety of colors and longer service for heroes!
The Hessian fire brigades face a significant change. From now on you can choose the color of your service clothing yourself. This was made possible by the already signed amendment to the Hessian fire brigade clothing and rank regulation. So far, only blue operational clothing has been permitted; In the future, other colors, such as sand -colored uniforms, can also be worn. This reports op-online.de.
The Hessian Interior Minister Roman Poseck (CDU) emphasizes that the desire for free choice of colors was brought up by numerous fire departments to the ministry. It turns out that the motivation and modern framework conditions for volunteers are of great importance. Norbert Fischer, President of the State Fire Association, welcomes this decision, which allows more flexibility and individual design options.
requirements for the color change
The new regulation enables the fire brigades to choose their colors themselves, but for reasons of cost reasons, the color change should only be carried out in the context of planned new purchases. This measure is intended to ensure that municipal households are not excessively burdened. Poseck explained that the sand -colored uniform option contributes, among other things, to recognize dirt more easily.
In addition, an increase in the age limit for active firefighters is discussed. This limit is currently 60 years and can be raised to 65 years on request. A corresponding change proposal for raising up to 67 years should be presented to the Hessian state parliament. Pilot projects have shown that volunteers can do an active service up to this age. Poseck emphasizes that many older firefighters still have high competence and fitness.
change in the law necessary
In order to actually raise the age limit, a novella of the Hessian fire and disaster protection law is required. Minister Poseck hopes for the support of the legislator to strengthen the fire brigade personnel. This is part of a comprehensive plan to improve the operational departments through stronger personnel equipment and consideration of individual wishes. Fischer also speaks for this change, but on a prerequisite that special conditions are taken into account, especially for activities in which respiratory protection devices are used.
Overall, the release of the choice of colors and the possible age limitation is a progress for the fire brigades in Hesse, which not only ensures a more personal structure, but should also strengthen volunteering in the fire brigade. This is received positively by various actors in the fire brigade, such as hessenschau.de reported.
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