Heavy rescue operation: Fire brigade frees man from chain dumper in Baden-Baden

Heavy rescue operation: Fire brigade frees man from chain dumper in Baden-Baden

Karl-Hesselbacher-Straße, 76530 Baden-Baden, Deutschland - on July 15, 2025, at 3:40 p.m., the Baden-Baden fire brigade reported on an assignment in Karl-Hesselbacher-Straße. There was a chain dumper, also known as an engine wheelbarrow or small dump truck, and a man was caught. This incident demanded that the rescuers quickly intervene, which immediately moved to the site. While the exact scope of the man's injuries initially remained unclear, the fire brigade was able to act quickly and free him. After the rescue, he was immediately handed over to the ambulance service, which took over the first aid. Such rescue operations are not unusual for the fire brigade, since it is one of the main tasks, as mentioned in a report by Statista, which lists the most important activities of the fire brigade: rescue, extinguish, rescue and protect.

After this commitment, the fire brigade was called to a false alarm in a luxury hotel on Hindenburgplatz. The fire alarm system of the Badischer Hof had triggered the alarm, but the fire brigade did not have to intervene. The renowned hotel, which is considered the oldest palace hotel in Germany, is after an extensive renovation after a devastating major fire in 2021 before the reopening. This major fire led to enormous damage in the double -digit million range and required the evacuation of around 160 guests.

operational strength and challenges

The fire inserts in Baden-Baden are often complex. An exemplary event took place on December 7, 2024 when the fire brigade was alerted to a roof truss fire in Lichtenaler Strasse. The incident required a large contingent of emergency services that were employed by fire fighting until the early hours of the morning. In view of the open flames and the strong smoke development in the roof area - many calls from concerned citizens entered - the alarm level had to be increased quickly.

The extinguishing work was particularly challenging due to the old, dry wood and the close development. Fire brigade commander Christian Pilardeaux praised the quick action of the emergency services, who operated with three turntable ladders and under respiratory protection. After a comprehensive tackling of the situation, the emergency services were able to save a person from the smoky building. A total of around 250 ready -to -use experts from the fire brigade and support units, including the technical relief organization, were mobilized.

The role of the fire brigade in Germany

fire brigades have a high degree of responsibility in Germany. At the end of 2022 there were around 48,100 fire departments in the country. The greatest growth is the voluntary fire departments, which include more than a million members. In 2022, the fire brigade moved out to around 229,000 missions for fires and explosions and made a total of around 2.8 million missions to save people in emergencies or in the event of illness. However, the challenge of acting in an environment in which many of their members are exposed to health risks and even violence remains.