Duties of the works fire service

According to ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Leipzig/Halle Airport belongs to fire protection category 10. Therefore the ICAO has set the following requirements (Annex 14):

• mobile water volume: 32,200l; ejection rate per minute: 11,200l; thereof first vehicle 50 per cent of ejection rate
• additional extinguishing material powder: 450kg
• minimum three main extinguishing vehicles; reaction time: max. 3 minutes

• Provide fire protection technical advice for building projects Prepare and update fire regulations
• Conduct fire regulation compliance inspections
• Prepare and verify evacuation procedures

• Carry out paramedic training, disabled transport service
• Train in first aid and early defibrillation
• Check and refill medical boxes
• Provide first aid safety for events

• Clear spilled fuel
• Assist with traffic accidents
• Clear dangerous materials
• Free people from jammed lifts
• Support work at high levels with the Universal fire-fighting vehicle (ULF)

• Regular theoretical and practical training
• Two- monthly exercises per watch department
• Two “hot” exercises per year
• One breathing protection exercise per year (ASÜ)
• Every two years a major exercise
• Training of volunteer personnel of the works volunteer fire service in accordance with fire service regulation 2/2 (basic training, ongoing training)

• Fire protection technical safety for fuelling of aircraft
• Maintain, care for and test breathing apparatus
• Clean working and special clothing
• Responsibility for visitor tours of the fire stations
• Hydrant inspections
• Inspect and maintain hand-held extinguishers
• Hose washing and inspection and repairs for local fire services
• Fire extinguisher training for airport personnel and other firms
• Create action and rescue plans Issue welding authorisations
• Fire protection inspections before events
• Fire protection lectures
• Support winter road clearance service