ZIEGLER strengthens hometown fire coverage with twin HLF 10 deployment

New HLF 10 vehicles for Giengen fire department

Albert Ziegler GmbH has provided two new HLF 10 rescue firefighting vehicles to the fire department of Giengen, with the handover taking place at the company’s Giengen an der Brenz site on 5 December 2025.

According to ZIEGLER, one vehicle will be based at the main Giengen fire station while the second will serve the Burgberg district.

The company stated that both HLF 10 units are equipped with its current technology, developed and manufactured at the Giengen headquarters.

ZIEGLER said the delivery is intended to enhance the operational capacity of the hometown fire department.

The firm added that the new vehicles continue a series of deployments to the local service.

ZIEGLER marks factory handover with hometown partners

ZIEGLER reported that the handover event took place on the factory premises in Giengen with local representatives in attendance.

Mayor Dieter Henle said: “ZIEGLER and Giengen – that simply belongs together: Today, our fire department is receiving two first-class vehicles that were developed and manufactured in our city.

“We are particularly pleased about this.”

The company noted that the occasion carried added weight because ZIEGLER has operated from Giengen for more than 130 years.

Daniel Martin, Project Manager at ZIEGLER, said: “It’s something very special when vehicles manufactured by us will be used here in our town in the future.

“It shows how deeply rooted we are in Giengen – and how connected we feel to the region and its people.”

ZIEGLER recalled that it had already supplied a logistics equipment vehicle GW-L1 to the Giengen fire department in 2020.

The manufacturer said the latest handover continues this collaboration and further reinforces local response capacity.

HLF 10 configuration for firefighting and rescue operations

ZIEGLER described the HLF 10 as one of the most important multi-purpose emergency vehicles in current firefighting practice.

The company explained that the HLF 10 is suitable for both firefighting operations and technical rescue.

According to the manufacturer, typical use cases include traffic accidents, storm-related incidents and other rescue deployments.

ZIEGLER said each of the new vehicles carries equipment for a full crew and a broad range of scenarios.

The company confirmed that the design allows a team of nine firefighters to deploy using a single appliance.

It added that this configuration is intended to prepare the Giengen crews for a wide span of emergency situations.

Chassis, cab and pump specification for the new HLF 10

ZIEGLER stated that both vehicles are built on a Mercedes-Benz Atego 1630 4×2 chassis with twin rear tyres.

The chassis provides 220 kW, equivalent to 299 HP, with a wheelbase of 3,860 mm according to the company.

ZIEGLER reported that each vehicle has a gross weight of 14 tons and dimensions of 7,300 × 2,500 × 3,300 mm in length, width and height.

The manufacturer highlighted that this configuration is intended to combine compact external measurements with adequate performance for operational demands.

ZIEGLER said the crew area is provided by its Z-Cab, configured for one driver plus eight firefighters.

The company confirmed that the Z-Cab complies with UN ECE R 29 requirements for crew safety.

According to ZIEGLER, the body uses the latest generation ALPAS system, designed for high stability, durability and reduced weight.

Firefighting capability is delivered by the Z-Pump 10-2000-1H centrifugal fire pump, which provides up to 2,000 litres of water per minute.

ZIEGLER stated that a 1,600-litre water tank with drinking water protection is installed to support varied scenarios.

The firm added that all major functions are operated through the latest generation Z-Control system, which it described as an intuitive control concept for vehicle handling.