False alarm triggers the fire brigade in Vöcklabruck!

False alarm triggers the fire brigade in Vöcklabruck!

On Monday evening, a wrong emergency call made the Vöcklabruck volunteer fire brigade. A caller reported a fire in Heschgasse, on the 6th floor of a multi -party house. This message meant that a large contingent of emergency services was alerted because the situation seemed unclear and potentially dangerous. But while the emergency services were already on the way, the initial clues came to a possible misconception or deception, as reported by the [Vöcklabruck volunteer fire brigade] (https://www.ff-voecklabruck.at/brandverstacht-entpuppt-sich-als- falschalarm/).

The fire brigade did not miss the situation and prepared an attack management, while the door to the apartment in question could be opened quickly. Fortunately, the all -clear was quickly given after a short exploration: a fire could not be determined. It quickly became clear that it was a deliberate false alarm. The caller who was already known to the police was instructed by the executive. After about 30 minutes, the fire brigade, police and red cross were able to move in again.

consequences of emergency abuse

to make an emergency call for no real reason is not fun. Such willing actions can not only unnecessarily claim the emergency services, but are also punishable. According to Section 145 (1) of the Criminal Code, the abuse of emergency numbers is punished with fines or a prison sentence of up to one year, such as the platform [Refrago] (https://www.refrago.de/polizei-und-feuerwehr Einze-notruf-notrufwas-doht-doht-dohn-notrufs/) clarifies.

The consequences for those who intentionally set an incorrect emergency call can be far -reaching. In addition to the criminal consequences, the perpetrator can also be held responsible for the application costs. Particular attention applies to the high costs that can arise in fire brigade operations. In such a case, civil liability and possible damage caused by the unjustified emergency use must also be taken into account.

The abuse of emergency calls often happens out of tests of courage or fun, but the consequences are anything but fun. It is important to be aware of the serious responsibility that goes hand in hand with stopping an emergency call. A good tip: If you have any doubt, ask before you trigger a false alarm!