Hamburg - Largest vehicle of a German professional fire department presented
According to the statements, the largest firefighting vehicle of a German professional fire department was presented in Hamburg. This so-called Telescopic mast fire truck (TMF70) features a basket that allows firefighters to rescue people from heights of up to 70 meters and extinguish fires. This is stated in a press release from the Hamburg Interior Ministry. It costs 1.6 million Euro.
"With its working height of up to 70 meters, the Colossus was designed in part for rescues from great heights and depths, and it achieves this by also reaching the new container bridges in the port," the press release states. The TMF70 also features a thermal imaging camera. Senator for the Interior Andy Grote (SPD) said that the fire department is expanding its deployment spectrum with the new vehicle.
Furthermore, the authority and the fire department presented a crane that can lift up to 38 tons and a so-called cutting water system. The fire department crane is intended to secure loads during extreme weather events. It costs 1.1 million Euro. The cutting water system can cut through concrete and metal. This will enable firefighters to gain access to fire sites that are otherwise difficult to reach.
The emergency vehicle, the TMF70, was presented in Hamburg, which is situated in Germany. This firefighting machine is a pride of a German professional fire department and is specifically designed for rescues from significant heights and depths, including the new container bridges in the Port of Hamburg. Aid organizations and local residents were equally impressed by the Fire department's efforts to enhance their resources, acquiring a fire truck costing 1.6 million Euro and a crane capable of lifting up to 38 tons from Germany's interior ministry and fire department.
