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Löschgruppenfahrzeug (short: LF ) is the name for a type of German fire fighting vehicles of different sizes. Named giving feature of these vehicles is a crew of nine people (a group leader, eight crew members = group ), thus these vehicles are also used to support any application activities of the fire department. The loading of these fire engines is mainly designed for firefighting and technical rescue of single circumference and includes a built- in vehicle fire pump, which is driven by the vehicle engine. For operations that require more sophisticated technology, it is brought to the operation site by means of special vehicles. The fire fighting equipment is designed for tactical fire department basic unit of a group.

2.3.1 Löschgruppenfahrzeug 8
2.3.2 Löschgruppenfahrzeug 8/6
2.3.3 Löschgruppenfahrzeug 16
2.3.4 Löschgruppenfahrzeug 16/12
2.3.5 Löschgruppenfahrzeug 24
2.3.6 Löschgruppenfahrzeug 16 with portable pump

Responsibilities

Löschgruppenfahrzeuge among the most varied vehicles of the German fire brigade being. Originally they were designed solely for firefighting, but modern versions can cover almost the entire spectrum applicable work. In addition to the equipment to deal with the tasks at the site the Löschgruppenfahrzeug also transports the requisite staff there, which typically consists of a group (ie, 9 persons, corresponding to 3 squads with each squad leader and troop and machinist, detectors and group leader ) is.

Types

Type designation scheme

In the type designation Löschgruppenfahrzeug XX / YY (short: LF XX / YY) the first number XX is the performance of the centrifugal pump in 100 liters of water per minute at 10 bar. A Löschgruppenfahrzeug 20/YY can thus promote bar at least 2000 liters of water per minute at 10. The second number YY is the usable capacity of the extinguishing water tank in 100 liters. A Löschgruppenfahrzeug XX / 6 has a water tank of at least 600 liters.

This standard standard has now been revised. The indicator for the tank capacity does not apply to the new models because it does not correspond in many fire engines the actual tank capacity ( as there are for example many LF 20/16 with a 2400- liter water tank), the nationwide introduction of digital BOS radio, however, a uniform and binding and comparable designation of vehicles of the fire brigade and civil protection required. The LF 20/16 is therefore to LF 20, LF 10/6 to 10 LF The minimum tank volume is given as 2000 liters.

Currently standardized Löschgruppenfahrzeuge

There are currently three variants are manufactured by delete's group vehicles as standard. The first two vehicles mentioned are standardized, the norm for the third vehicle is currently in development.

Löschgruppenfahrzeug 10

The Löschgruppenfahrzeug 10 (short: LF 10 ) is the smallest standardized Löschgruppenfahrzeug in the German Firefighting - DIN 14530 Part 5 The vehicle is equipped with the usual load for fire fighting and rescue people, which includes a four-part plug-in manager is. In addition, however can also be a special loading for better illumination of site and pursue other tasks are carried. The LF 10 is especially popular with smaller volunteer fire departments that use this little fire engine especially for a first attack until the next fire brigade or the appropriate professional fire brigade approach leads heavier emergency vehicles. This type of vehicle was previously called LF 10 /6 and had as its only difference from the current LF 10 a minimum tank volume of only 600 l In Rhineland-Palatinate, the minimum tank volume for the interior attack is but 1,000 liters. With the new standard for a LF 10 is unnecessary these problems. The LF 10 is the assistance Löschgruppenfahrzeug 10 is (in short: HLF 10), which has an additional equipment to provide technical assistance, closely related.

A version with relay crew and a smaller load is standardized as median fire engine.

Löschgruppenfahrzeug 20

The Löschgruppenfahrzeug 20 (short: LF 20 ) is standardized in DIN 14530 part 11.

His extensive loading Firefighting includes a four-part scaling ladder, a three-part extension ladder and a folding ladder. In addition there are a chainsaw and a ventilation device, but also Schaum-/Wasser-Werfer, winches or fall protection equipment can be loaded on this vehicle. The vehicle has four-wheel drive and a permanently installed water tank of at least 2,000 liters nominal volume and has a maximum permissible laden mass of 14.5 t. It is mainly used by medium and large fire departments and serves both as a separate unit dealing with smaller tasks or as a tactical support of a train at higher stakes. The LF 20 was formerly called LF 20 /16 and then had a water tank with at least 1,600 liters of volume; otherwise both vehicles are identical. Closely related to the LF 20 the assistance Löschgruppenfahrzeug 20 is (in short: HLF 20 ), which has an additional equipment to provide technical assistance.

Löschgruppenfahrzeug 20 Civil Protection

Its loading corresponds to DIN 14530-8 essentially that of the Löschgruppenfahrzeugs 10/6 and comprises 600 m B hoses and 180 m C hoses, a 5,000 liter collapsible containers for fire water, a 5 kVA generator, an extensive lighting equipment, a submersible pump, chainsaw and more specifically aimed at the civil protection additional loading. The LF 20 KatS has a four-wheel drive and weighs 14 tons. It is to be used specifically for large-scale emergencies and for water pumping over long distances. On a usual for fire trucks designated as LF 20/10-TS was omitted in order to add to the existing standards do not need an intermediate step.

No more standard variants

As the standard for Löschgruppenfahrzeuge has been revised recently, vehicles are still widespread in the old standard. This relates primarily to the following six types:

Löschgruppenfahrzeug 8

The Löschgruppenfahrzeug 8 (short: LF 8 ) is the smallest-ever standardized Löschgruppenfahrzeug the German fire brigades. It was part of seven standardized according to DIN 14530, which ceased to apply in 1991. Since then, the LF 8 is no standardized vehicle more, but the old LF may be 8 continue to be used.

His load was aligned in the rule solely on the firefighting and included, inter alia, a four-part scaling ladder.

One distinguishes the LF 8 heavy ( usually with all-wheel drive and a gross vehicle weight of 7.49 tons ) and the LF 8 easily (usually with on-road drive and a gross vehicle weight of 5.99 tons). With a maximum mass of less than 7.5 tonnes of both variants could be driven with a driving license of category 3. In order to be used in traffic accidents can, it could be delivered in the four-wheel version also available with an additional charge for technical assistance and then had a gross weight of 9 tons.

Löschgruppenfahrzeug 8/6

The Löschgruppenfahrzeug 8/6 (abbreviated LF 8/6 ) is the case of small fire departments most widely used emergency vehicle and is replaced in the currently valid standard by the LF 10. It has a quick- attack mechanism.

His equipment is designed for fighting fires and includes a four-part scaling ladder. However, the vehicle can be equipped with either an extended loading Fire-fighting, which then also includes a portable pump and a three-part extension ladder or with an additional charge for technical help accident. The vehicle was delivered both on-road drive ( zGM 7.5 t) as well as with all-wheel drive ( zGM 9.5 t).

Löschgruppenfahrzeug 16

The Löschgruppenfahrzeug 16 (short: LF 16 ) was a widely used standard fire engine of the German fire brigades and was succeeded by the LF 16 /12. Until 1991 it was standardized in DIN 14530 part 9.

His load was primarily focused on fire fighting and included, among other things, a four-part scaling ladder, a three-part extension ladder and a folding ladder. Addition, there was an additional charge for technical help small-scale, which included, among others, two buffalo winds. Furthermore, extensive additional equipment for this vehicle was available, which ranged from chainsaw and angle grinder about lighting equipment and submersible pump up to a loading for technical help accident. Also a winch with a pulling force of up to 50 kN could be delivered. The vehicle could be carried out with roads or all-wheel drive and was subject to a maximum total mass of 12 tonnes.

Löschgruppenfahrzeug 16/12

The Löschgruppenfahrzeug 16/12 is a widely used especially in professional and volunteer fire brigades larger Löschgruppenfahrzeug, which was standardized to 2005 in DIN 14530 part 11. His successor model is the LF 20 /16 and HLF 20 / 16th

His load was also designed for on site support of smaller fire departments for fire fighting. In many places, especially in the professional fire departments, but own load concepts have been developed for this vehicle, which it partially into a multifunctional all-round device made (including water cannons, winch, dangerous equipment, Druckzumischanlage, high pressure pump ), which can replace any other fire fighting vehicle. Unlike its predecessor, the LF 16/12 comes standard also an extensive equipment for technical help accident. The LF 16/12 could be obtained with road and all-wheel drive and had, depending on the capacity of his fire water tanks, a total allowable mass of 12 or 13.5 t.

Löschgruppenfahrzeug 24

The Löschgruppenfahrzeug 24 (short: LF 24) was the heaviest yet standardized (only pre-standard DIN 14530-10 ) Löschgruppenfahrzeug and specifically geared to the needs of professional fire departments. In North Rhine -Westphalia new purchases are subsidized this type of vehicle as before. It has a built- foam tank with capacity of 200 liters and a fast attack device. His loading is designed for firefighting and technical rescue missions up to medium scale and includes, among other things, a permanently installed power generator and a hydraulic rescue set. At the rear of the vehicle are limbered up one or two wheeled hose reels. The vehicle is provided with roads or all-wheel drive and has a permissible gross mass of 18 tonnes.

Löschgruppenfahrzeug 16 with portable pump

The fire engine 16 with portable pump (short: LF 16 -TS) was a widely used fire truck, especially in the 1970s. Almost all of these vehicles were purchased by the federal government for the extended civil protection. In the late 1990s it was considered to withdraw the norm under the type- reduction. But we decided to maintain the vehicle as Löschgruppenfahrzeug for Civil Protection. It was replaced by the LF 20 KatS.

The LF 16 -TS does not have its own fire water supply. In many places, however, the vehicle was a powerful centrifugal fire pump 2400 l / min at 8 promotes bar and 3 meters geodetic suction height, and a portable pump that promotes at 8 bar and 3 meters geodetic suction height 1.600 l / min, equipped. Furthermore, it has 600 m B hose and over 240 m carbon tube. In addition, it has 120 liters of sparkling agents. His equipment was primarily designed for firefighters and fire water production. In Hamburg, the LF 16 -TS were fitted for additional technical assistance and accident then carry the designation LF 16 -TH. The LF 16 -TS had a four-wheel drive and had a total allowable mass of 9 t.

History

The development of Löschgruppenfahrzeuge began on 16 February 1940, the decrees of the building codes for the Light Löschgruppenfahrzeug ( LLG ), the severity Löschgruppenfahrzeug ( SLG) and the Great Löschgruppenfahrzeug ( GLG ).

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