Contract enables procurement of 24,000 firefighting boots

Rosenbauer and the Hellenic Fire Brigade have signed a four-year framework agreement for firefighting footwear supply.

The contract allows Greek fire departments to purchase up to 24,000 pairs of BOROS B1 firefighting boots through 2028.

The Hellenic Fire Brigade issued the tender for this framework agreement across the EU.

Rosenbauer met all technical requirements and won the bidding process.

Features of BOROS B1 firefighting boots

The BOROS B1 boots are designed for durability and firefighter comfort.

Rosenbauer states that the boots are lightweight, easy to maintain and feature a pull-on design.

They are constructed with premium materials, including Michelin soles, for enhanced durability and grip.

The boots aim to combine functionality with a modern design suited for emergency responders.

Additional purchase of firefighting gloves

Alongside the boots, the Hellenic Fire Brigade has acquired 4,500 pairs of GLOROS F10 gloves through Rosenbauer’s partner Pronoia.

This purchase was also secured through a tender process.

According to Rosenbauer, the gloves provide protection against mechanical injuries while allowing unrestricted mobility and grip.

The GLOROS F10 gloves comply with EN ISO 16073-4 for forest fire protection and EN388 for technical rescue operations.

Statement from Rosenbauer

Kurt Wandaller, Head of Area Europe at Rosenbauer, said: “We are pleased to collaborate with the Hellenic Fire Brigade and proud to contribute to the safety and efficiency of Greek emergency responders.”

The Hellenic Fire Brigade, headquartered in Athens, oversees fire departments across Greece.

Individual fire departments report their needs to headquarters, which manages supply distribution from a central warehouse.

Rosenbauer signs four-year firefighting equipment contract in Greece: Summary

Rosenbauer has secured a four-year framework agreement with the Hellenic Fire Brigade, enabling Greek fire departments to procure up to 24,000 pairs of BOROS B1 firefighting boots through 2028.

The tender was published across the EU, and Rosenbauer met all technical specifications to win the contract.

The BOROS B1 boots are designed for durability, comfort, and ease of maintenance, featuring Michelin soles for reliability.

Additionally, the Hellenic Fire Brigade has acquired 4,500 GLOROS F10 gloves through Rosenbauer’s partner Pronoia.

The gloves meet European standards for protection in forest fires and technical rescue operations.

Rosenbauer’s Head of Area Europe, Kurt Wandaller, stated that the company is pleased to support Greek emergency responders.

The Hellenic Fire Brigade, headquartered in Athens, manages fire department supply distribution across Greece.