Anniversary event honours 75 years of Ziegler’s plant fire department

In July 2024, Albert Ziegler GmbH’s plant fire department celebrated its 75th anniversary.

The event welcomed current and former members of the fire department, regional plant fire department comrades, and Giengen’s Lord Mayor, Mr. Dieter Henle.

The Ziegler plant fire department was established on 30 May 1949.

Over the past 75 years, it has become a vital part of the company, handling not only fire protection but also technical assistance, environmental protection, and preventive fire measures.

Historic operations include the major fire at Ködel & Böhm in Lauingen (1955), the Nachtigall building fire in 1963, and the disaster operation in Nattheim in 1968.

As of July 2024, the department consists of 24 members.

New leadership at the helm

During the anniversary celebrations, Florian Sing was officially appointed as the new commander of the plant fire department, succeeding the retiring Josef Szaszur.

Florian Sing previously served as deputy commander.

Lukas Klemt was named the new deputy commander.

Uwe Lang, member of the Board of Management at Ziegler and head of the plant fire department, highlighted the department’s broader role in the region: “Our team is not only active in operations at Ziegler, but also supports the fire department of Giengen during daytime standby duty and during major fires and disaster operations in the town and surrounding districts.”

Cooperation with the fire department of Giengen

The Ziegler plant fire department collaborates closely with the Giengen fire department, providing transport services for Ziegler employees who are also fire department members, ensuring they can respond to emergencies during work hours.

The plant fire department responds to 25 to 30 calls annually, with a maximum of 50 deployments per year.

It also engages in fire safety education, training employees in the use of fire extinguishers.

The anniversary celebration on 19 July 2024 was an opportunity to honour the department’s history and the dedication of its members.

Ziegler plant fire department’s significant operations

Notable recent operations by the plant fire department include the fire at the Ziegler hose weaving mill in March 2018 and various storm response efforts.

These operations have underscored the department’s importance in both protecting Ziegler’s facilities and aiding the surrounding community during emergencies.