Konstanz Fire Department reviews year of 1,400 operations

At its annual meeting held on October 10, 2026, the Konstanz Fire Department reviewed a year marked by approximately 1,400 operations. Commander Tobias Heckenkamp highlighted several technical and infrastructural milestones, including the completion of the new fire station in Dingelsdorf, the commissioning of a new CBRN reconnaissance vehicle, and the transition to overpressure breathing apparatus technology and digital radio communications.

The department also addressed future planning, including the development of a fire service requirements plan and upcoming projects for new fire stations in Allmannsdorf and Litzelstetten.

Special recognition was given to personnel involved in the catamaran accident on August 14, 2026. Christoph Witte, Managing Director of the BSB, praised the professional coordination of the rescue efforts and presented a donation to the department. Other significant challenges noted during the year included a bomb threat related to a 24-hour flea market.