Fire brigade use in Oberhausen: Gladbeck delete metal facade fire!

Fire brigade use in Oberhausen: Gladbeck delete metal facade fire!

On April 11, 2025, the Gladbeck fire brigade was alerted to Oberhausen at 4:12 p.m. The site was behind a metal facade of a single -family house where a fire was discovered. The fire brigade was on site with two vehicles and a total of six emergency services to combat the fire and prevent the spread.

The innovative Cobra system was used to effectively combat the fire. This system allows you to cut holes in the metal facade in a targeted manner so that water can be inserted into the building. The main goal of this measure was to shut down the embers and ensure that the fire cannot spread into undamaged areas.

Details and mobilization

The Gladbeck fire brigade was used for about three hours. In order to support the main guard during this time, units of the volunteer fire brigade were mobilized. This shows the important cooperation between the different units, which is essential in such emergencies. The report of the operation was published by the Gladbeck fire brigade at 8:16 p.m. and can be found on the official channels and reporting that informs about these events.

fire inserts and statistical context

The importance of fire operations is also underpinned by the comprehensive statistics of the CTIF. The Center for Fire Statistics of the CTIF has collected data on fires and their causes since 1995. The latest report includes global analyzes and offers insights into the developments of urban fire risks over the past 100 years. Such information is crucial to prevent future fires and to better use the fire brigade resources.

Important factors that are considered are the number of fires recorded, the number of victims, international risk trends and their development in the largest cities worldwide. These statistics support the fire brigade in assessing risks and preparing for future operations.

For questions about the use of the Gladbeck fire brigade, interested parties can contact: Fire Brigade Gladbeck, operational guiding service, on Tel.: 02043 99-2362 or via email: maik.koschewitz@stadt-gladbeck.de .

For further details on fire statistics and their influence on fire brigade practice you will find relevant information on the website of CTIF .

The previous events not only illustrate the challenges that the fire brigade has to face in emergencies, but also the important role that this plays for the protection of the community.