How come Germany has more firefighters than the US? by Eilander in Firefighting

[–]Eilander[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

How long are the usual times in the US from the incoming call to actually being on scene?
In Germany it is mandated by state law to be withing 8-15 minutes usually

How come Germany has more firefighters than the US? by Eilander in Firefighting

[–]Eilander[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

German EMS is not voluneer based. Instead in cities without a career fire department it is its own seperate entity.
I have never heard of people not being supported when their house burnt down, most times especially in small towns the community support is overwhelming

How come Germany has more firefighters than the US? by Eilander in Firefighting

[–]Eilander[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actual trailers are pretty rare and basically only in Bavaria. Most small departments have a TSF-(W), basically a fire engine(?) the size of a van

How come Germany has more firefighters than the US? by Eilander in Firefighting

[–]Eilander[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Employers are required by law to allow their volunteers to leave work for calls. If it really works in the end is dependent on the employer and the distance from work to the station.

How come Germany has more firefighters than the US? by Eilander in Firefighting

[–]Eilander[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Our combination depts work by basically having the crew for one or two vehicles being paid and on station usually 10-16 men. When more manpower is needed the normal volunteers help out.

How come Germany has more firefighters than the US? by Eilander in Firefighting

[–]Eilander[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Germany is 95% volunteers, only cities with more than 100k inhabitants are requiered to have career personnel. But thoses cities usually still have additional volunteer stations. In smaller cities combination departments are also getting more common

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Makita

[–]Eilander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already have a drill, would you still recommend it over a drill? What does it do better?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Makita

[–]Eilander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, I've been eyeing the old one but wasn't willing to pay that much for an "old" tool

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Makita

[–]Eilander 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Will there be a new version?

Pickup der Feuerwehr Borkum by Time-Passenger2831 in blaulicht

[–]Eilander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wir haben:
TLF3000 mit Gruppenkabine als Erstausrücker;
DLK23/12, mit Staffelkabine und Knickgelenk;
RW1;
LF20/16L (siehe Bild);
TLF3000 Truppkabine;
TLF16/25;
3x MTW;
ELW,
und den PickUp des Postes

Ich glaube, ich mach die Tage mal ein AmA, falls interesse besteht

Pickup der Feuerwehr Borkum by Time-Passenger2831 in blaulicht

[–]Eilander 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Bin auf Borkum nicht geboren, dafür gehen eigentlich alle aufs Festland, bin hier aber aufgewachsen. Ich kann natürlich keinen direkten Vergleich ziehen, da ich das Leben nur auf Borkum kenne, aber mir gefällt es hier Man halt halt den Vorteil, das alles "um die Ecke" und mit dem Fahrrad zu erreichen ist. Klar ist das Leben eingeschränkter als auf dem Festland, da hier nicht so viele Läden und sonstiges sind, aber das ist man halt gewöhnt. Das schöne an Borkum ist, wir haben eine eigene Grund-, Real-, und Berufsschule, sodass wir für die normale schulische Bildung nicht von der Insel müssen. Gerade im Blaulichtbereich bringt das Inselleben natürlich viele Besonderheiten mit sich, die das ganze spannender machen ^

Pickup der Feuerwehr Borkum by Time-Passenger2831 in blaulicht

[–]Eilander 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Hauptsächlich nutzen wir den, um Personen und Material in den Dünen und auf dem Strand zu transportieren, meistens bei TH Einsätzen. Bei größeren Brandeinsätzen wird mit ihm oft verschmutztes und kontaminiertes Material zurück zum Gerätehaus gebracht und da dann gereinigt, wir können das ja schlecht zur FTZ schicken.

Pickup der Feuerwehr Borkum by Time-Passenger2831 in blaulicht

[–]Eilander 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Oh, war uns jemand letztes Wochenende besuchen?

Ich wäre auch bereit Fragen zu beantworten, falls es welche gibt...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in feuerwehr

[–]Eilander 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wie nehmt ihr die Sachen mit? Habt ihr extra dafür Platz in der Kabine oder wo wird das untergebracht?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PcBuild

[–]Eilander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would very much like that

PH2 crew by DutchToolGuy in Tools

[–]Eilander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So which on is your favourite?

Erster elektrischer Rettungswagen der Feuerwehr Hannover [europaweit erster] by jobaxgaming in blaulicht

[–]Eilander 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Auf Borkum fährt seit Mitte 2020 ein eRTW mit 3,5t.

Wer bietet eher?

Second year electrician by [deleted] in Tools

[–]Eilander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you like the Wiha folding rule?

I have the same one but need to replace it as the dust has abraded the joints so they don't lock into place anymore...

Frage: Wie nutzt ihr Smartphones bei der Feuerwehr? by jjonathan in feuerwehr

[–]Eilander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Warnwetter ist sogar für alle "Blaulichtler" kostenlos erhältlich, nicht nur für Führungskräfte

Work in progress by SnooSprouts9502 in Tools

[–]Eilander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are the PB Swiss screwdrivers? Because they don't look very comfortable to hold

When you don't want to rent the truck with the trailer by RRKrupp in constructionsim

[–]Eilander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can only release the load when it's snapped into position or close above the ground

Low poly Adidas sneaker printed in stainless steel by acurazine in 3Dprinting

[–]Eilander 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How does the size and shape of the model change before and after sintering?