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Just as compact as a conventional fire extinguisher or stirrup pump, but with a much higher extinguishing power: The RFC POLY Portex portable CAFS fire extinguisher is also highly versatile thanks to its practical accessories.In the event of a fire alarm in a public building, at the fire watch of a large event, or for smaller firefighting operations: with the RFC POLY Portex one is not only on scene quickly, but one also has plenty of extinguishing power available when it matters. The CAFS fir...

With the RTE AX B16, Rosenbauer is bringing a new, greatly improved battery fan onto the market. The main difference to the previous device (FANERGY B16) is that the new fan is equipped with higher quality and more powerful battery. But the ergonomics of the device have also been improved, as has the operation and design, while the tried and tested all-in-one airflow technology has been retained and the central water mist unit has been retained. Fan and battery technology combine to form an eff...

Certain rules (standards, ordinances, and laws) apply to the placement of products on the EU market. If there is a CE mark on a product, the customer knows that the applicable rules of play are being met by this product. Where Can I Find The CE Mark On A Nozzle? Unfortunately, nowhere: O-stream firefighting nozzles do not fall under any of the directives or regulations relevant for CE marking. This is why there are no CE markings to be found on these products. There is, however, a European sta...

  Rosenbauer's RT (Revolutionary Technology) is one of the resounding winners of the Red Dot Design Award 2021. The technologically pioneering firefighting vehicle was recognized for its outstanding design and now bears one of the most prestigious international design labels, just like Rosenbauer's PANTHER ARFF vehicle or L32 aerial ladder.The RT is the world's first firefighting vehicle with electric drive. The topic of E mobility played an important, but not the decisive role, in the d...

Accidents with hazardous materials, missing persons in the sprawling countryside, or clearly laid out situation plans during major incidents: the Neuruppin fire department relies on Rosenbauer's EMEREC operations management system for these and many other situations.Six fire stations spread over an area of more than 300 km2 with residential areas, industrial zones, and extensive countryside: this is the operational area of the Neuruppin fire department, which is located about an hour's drive nor...

  In order to create more office space and to make warehousing and logistics more efficient, Rosenbauer Brandschutz Deutschland moved two streets down to Krugbäckerstrasse from its old location in Mogendorf at the end of 2020. With a floor space of almost 2,000m2, the new office space is not only significantly larger, but also brighter and more modern. The warehouse has also been incorporated into the new location. This means that construction sites can be supplied with material...

It is designed for rapid initial attacks during firefighting operations and technical assistance: the portable pump vehicle with water tank (TSF-W) is a multipurpose vehicle suitable for a wide range of possible operations. And that is also the reason why German fire departments and disaster protection organizations have ordered over 350 of them from Rosenbauer. Well over 200 units have now been manufactured at the Rosenbauer competence center for compact vehicles in Neidling near St. Pölt...

  Rosenbauer is continuing to expand its operations in Upper Austria. The international fire equipment provider, which has its corporate headquarters in Leonding, Austria, is setting up a new point of contact for its customers in Asten. The Rosenbauer Österreich Customer Center will offer fire services for everything they need for operations. There, they will be able to have all their technology, vehicles, pumps, and equipment inspected and serviced, procure spare parts and buy a...

For Rosenbauer Saudi Arabia, C. Miesen was recently able to realize an order for a total of 13 ambulance box bodies for the Ford F350 chassis. An ambulance vehicle as a prototype was completely manufactured at the production site in Bonn. The other 12 ambulance box bodies were delivered by C. Miesen to Saudi Arabia as so-called SKD kits (semi-knock-down) for final assembly. Thus, the final "marriage" of the ambulance box modules with the chassis, as well as the completion for the domestic marke...

Designed and implemented precisely to the customer's wishes and equipped with an extensive range of state-of-the-art equipment: The four new unique detection and decontamination vehicles for the Emergency Management Fire Rescue Bureau meet the highest demands. The requirements that the Chinese Emergency Management Fire Rescue Bureau outlined for the new detection and decontamination vehicles were very high. And thus, they posed a welcome challenge for Rosenbauer's experienced technicians, who d...

With the BOROS B1 (Boots Rosenbauer) pull-on boot and the BOROS B4 with quick release fastener system, Rosenbauer is presenting its first two products of a new line of fire fighting boots. The new lineup is a completely new design, for which Rosenbauer worked not only with shoe technicians, designers, ergonomists, and sole specialists but also with emergency response organizations, whose feedback from extensive wearing tests played a major role in the design of the products. What sets the BOROS...

There are areas in which extinguishing fires with water or foam is no longer effective, as these extinguishing agents would destroy the protected object or make it unusable. This applies as highlighted by Rosenbauer, for example, to the protection of museums, libraries, archives or computer and server rooms. In these cases, the extinguishing effect of gases is used. Extinguishing gases Extinguishing gases are divided into oxygen-displacing gases (including inert gases and carbon dioxide) and c...

Cooking grease is indispensable for frying and cooking. It is an integral part of the preparation of our favorite dishes. But the dangers posed by heated oils and cooking grease are often underestimated. Grease fires are one of the most frequent causes of fires in private households. In commercial kitchens in hotels, restaurants, catering businesses, etc., fire can quickly spread throughout the building via grease deposits in ventilation systems. What makes grease fires so unique? Grease and...

The TLF 8/18 of the Marienheide fire department was put into service in 1982 in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Rosenbauer's technicians have completely reworked the vehicle and turned it into a TLF 2000 that once again fully meets today's high demands. The vehicle is indispensable for the Marienheide fire department: an all-terrain fire-fighting vehicle that offers space for powerful fire-fighting technology and other equipment for fires and other operations. For almost four decade...

Rosenbauer America, a renowned global manufacturer of custom fire apparatus, has announced the appointment of Mark Fusco. He will be assuming the role of Vice President of Sales & Marketing at the company. Marketing and sales expert Mark Fusco brings with him more than two decades of marketing and sales experience to Rosenbauer America. His expertise includes channel development, go-to-market strategy, sales, inventory, and operations planning (SIOP), precision technologies, and data insig...

At the beginning of 2020, the Asian region was gripped by the coronavirus earlier than Europe. When the virus was still known as a purely “Asian” issue in the media in Austria, Rosenbauer still thought that it would be under control in a few months and that they could continue the Asian business as normal. But they knew better with hindsight. Travel restrictions have now been in place for more than 10 months, and all stakeholders in the fire service industry have had to put up with...

Unfortunately, the coronavirus came very quickly to the trade fair industry in 2020. This also presented Rosenbauer with a major challenge. There were many new products developed with the highest level of engineering, precision, and passion, which should now be presented to our customers, business partners, and dealers. However, since it was not possible to present these at a conventional trade fair, an alternative had to be found. Accordingly, a unique 360-degree campaign was created in market...

The dates for INTERSCHUTZ have been changed, with the event now taking place from June 20 to June 25, 2022. The decision to reschedule the world's renowned trade fair for the fire, rescue, civil protection and safety/security verticals was taken by Deutsche Messe, after a process of thorough deliberation and intensive discussion with key market players. INTERSCHUTZ In a context that has affected numerous other trade fairs and events taking place all over the world, the move was driven by the l...

What is the status of the operational fleet? Which vehicles are ready for operation? What condition are they in? Where are the vehicles now? What and how much operating and extinguishing agents (water, foam, etc.) do they have on board? RDS Connected Fleet RDS Connected Fleet provides this and all other information required to prepare for operations. Connected Fleet is the further development of the proven service for fire vehicle management system with new hardware, user interface and functio...

Rosenbauer presents a new forest firefighting vehicle. It meets both category 3 of EN 1846-2 for all-terrain firefighting vehicles and specific requirements for the protection of the vehicle crew, as defined for example in the French standard NFS 61-517 or NFS 61-518. This includes a thermal self-protection system and a driver's cab equipped with a rollover cell. With its compact dimensions, low center of gravity, and single tires, the all-wheel-drive vehicle is ideally suited for use in rough...

Rosenbauer's elves have been busy collecting toys and donations for KARE 11's Toys for Tots program. Its goal is to fill the firetruck with toys for all the good girls and boys. A huge thank you to the team members who have brought in toys and/or donated to create this giant collection! The firetruck full of toys will make its way to KARE 11 on Dec. 9th.

The new Rosenbauer compressed air foam system RFC CAFS Cube is almost like a cube in design and with very compact dimensions. It offers maximum flexibility in fire-fighting operations. You can use it to carry out a pure water attack, for example wherever foam concentrates must not be used.  With the RFC CAFS Cube, heavy, medium, and light foam can be produced to fight classic solid and liquid fires or to flood basements and storage rooms. Wetting agent operation is also possible, for examp...

With the CT Frame, Rosenbauer is launching a new generation of compact vehicles with spacious superstructures. The CT Frame is the ideal vehicle when compact dimensions, high payloads, a wide range of functions, and ease of operation are required. Multitalented, which offers everything, can handle any type of operation. The CT Frame is mounted on van or truck chassis in the weight class from 5 to 14 tons. These chassis allow the realization of fire-fighting vehicles with small widths (2,100/2,2...

Completely modular! This is the quintessence of a customized firefighting vehicle. In the new MT model range unveiled by Rosenbauer International AG, they have become a reality. With its Modular Technology, Rosenbauer manufactures vehicles for municipalities, industry, and airports, precisely in line with the fire departments' tactical needs and their specific requirements. Customizable firefighting vehicles The vehicles are highly customizable. They can be mounted on 2, 3 and 4-axle serial ch...

CUTTing & EXtinguishing, is the operating principle of the newly developed Rosenbauer cutting extinguishing system RFC CUTTEX. It combines ultra high pressure extinguishing technology with the function of water jet cutting and thus offers a multitude of new tactical possibilities. It is used, for example, for firefighting in closed rooms without having to enter them directly in the initial phase, which significantly reduces the risks for the crews. Cutting extinguishing system The cutting...

More and more fire departments rely on foam in extinguishing operations. And rightly so, because if foam compound is added to the firefighting water, it ensures more effective firefighting and brings a number of other advantages. In many cases, it is possible to fight fires with a less extinguishing agent and thus save precious resource water. Range Of Applications Faster extinguishing successes can be achieved, the flammable material can be better suffocated by the withdrawal of oxygen, flue...

The new Rosenbauer RFC CAFS Cube compressed air foam system presents itself almost like a cube, with very compact dimensions. It offers the highest flexibility in fire fighting operations. It can be used to carry out a pure water attack, for example in situations where foam compounds are not allowed to be used. With RFC CAFS Cube, heavy, medium, and expansion foam can be produced to combat classic solid and liquid fires or to flood cellars and storage rooms. Wetting agent operation is also poss...

Everything is new with the Rosenbauer roll containers, the name, the design, the materials, the connection technology, the load capacity, the operating concept, castors and braking system and the possible variations. The containers with the designation RTE RC Profile (Rosenbauer Technical Equipment Roll Container Profile) consist of anodized extruded aluminum profiles that are positively joined and screwed together by special corner connections. This ensures exceptional stability and durability...

Brand new and trend-setting - the new logistics vehicle from Rosenbauer combines a highly flexible body concept with a new, innovative electric chassis. It is the first fire engine on a fully electrically powered series chassis, the Volvo FL Electric. The FL series came onto the market in 1985, is now being built in the third generation and in the version up to 16 t gross vehicle weight it is mainly used in local distribution traffic. The chassis has also been available with an electric drive s...

An essential constant in the AT success story is continuous change. The AT concept has been and will be continuously developed. Resourceful technicians, sales staff, buyers and other employees adapt the concept to market requirements and integrate technological progress in the AT. The sales figures prove this steadfast strategy of continuous change right: By 2020, almost 6,000 AT had been produced all over the world. The 3rd AT generation is currently available. The starting shot for this furth...