Organization

Organization

Order of response

Expected situation Vehicle 1 Vehicle 2 Vehicle 3 Vehicle 4
Small fire with SCBA,
e.g. burning car etc.
 LF 16-12 TLF 16-25    
Small fire without SCBA,
e.g. bush fire etc.
 TLF 16-25 LF 16-12 evtl. MZF  
Structure fire,
e.g. room, house, basement fire
 LF 16-12 DLK 23-12 TLF 16-25 MZF
Larger open fire,
e.g. shed, forest
 TLF 16-25 + SWA 16s evtl. DLK 23-12 LF 16-12 MZF
Light technical aid,
e.g. locked door, oil spill
 LF 16-12 MZF evtl. DLK 23-12 / TLF 16-25  
Heavy technical aid,
e.g. mva with extrication, explosion etc.
 LF 16-12 TLF 16-25, evtl. SWA 16s MZF evtl. DLK 23-12
Hazardous materials
 LF 16-12 TLF 16-25 +
SWA 16s		 MZF  

Exceptios:
At special order of the dispatch center only the required vehicle responds (e.g. ladder).
In special situations the incident commander can diverge from this order at his discretion.
First Responder:
Responds, when injuries are expected (e.g. mva) or when protection of firefighters is necessary (e.g. SCBA, hazardous materials) or when alarmed by EMS dispatch.
Junior firefighters:
Response at minimum age of 16, vehicle: MZF or at special order of a group leader. May act only outside of dangerous area.
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