Firefighters discuss fire operation

Case Study – Reduction of fire risk through Dussmann

Firefighting and fire prevention at industry park Guben

Guben, logistically well-located on the Eastern border of Germany, has a long tradition in both the textile and chemical industries. These are both represented at the industrial park Guben as are many skilled crafts and trades. 

Dussmann Service Germany is responsible for fire services on the industrial park.

 

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KEY FACTS ABOUT THE PROJECT

Location: Guben, Germany
Sector: Industry
Contract Start: 1994
Services: Fire fighting and fire prevention
over an area of 124 hectars
Dussmann employees: 20 in three shifts

Business needs

  • A professional, reliable partner who can identify risk and prescribe appropriate fire prevention measures
  • Expertize in fire prevention and fire fighting
  • Well-trained operatives
  • Extremely short reaction times
  • Modern equipment that is kept in excellent condition
Fire truck on industrial site
Dussmann company fire department in Guben

The challenge

On industrial parks, the level of fire risk is not homogeneous. Due to the many different types of operation, fire prevention and firefighting require multiple approaches.

For some of the 35 resident companies at the industrial park in Ruben, fire drills and the use of fire extinguishers are sufficient. Others have operations which involve flammable or explosive substances and which require complex fire prevention schedules and contingency planning.

For over 20 years, Dussmann has been providing a multitude of specialist services and has established itself as a reliable partner for the industrial park and its resident companies.

Improvements and Innovation

Dussmann has been coordinating fire prevention and dealing with hazardous situations on the industrial park for almost 25 years. As a result, the team is familiar with the location, its resident companies and their specific risk potential and has developed and implemented fire prevention concepts to ensure that there is a contingency plan for all eventualities. Inspection of interiors and exteriors is carried out regularly to identify weaknesses such as blocked entrances, enclosed machinery and altered emergency routes and to initiate corrective measures.

Today, 20 firemen work in three 5-man shifts 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year to protect and support resident companies. The service team operates numerous other support services such as fire monitoring during welding in the production process, checking of ducts, snow and ice removal and grounds care. Fire fighting vehicles and equipment are always ready for mobilization.

 In the case of accident, fire or other emergencies, the Dussmann fire brigade is on the scene within five minutes – long before external emergency and fire services can reach the site.

In 2003, Dussmann took on the additional duties of train driving and shunting on the site; the industrial park in Guben has railway connections which are essential for the transport of raw materials to manufacturing companies.

Dussmann Fire Department - Protection around the Clock

Today, 20 firemen work in three 5-man shifts 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year to protect and support resident companies. The service team operates numerous other support services such as fire monitoring during welding in the production process, checking of ducts, snow and ice removal and grounds care. Fire fighting vehicles and equipment are always ready for mobilization.

 In the case of accident, fire or other emergencies, the Dussmann fire brigade is on the scene within five minutes – long before external emergency and fire services can reach the site.

More efficiency in transportation

In 2003, Dussmann Service took on the additional duties of train driving and shunting on the site; the industrial park in Guben has railway connections which are essential for the transport of raw materials to manufacturing companies.

Benefits for the client

  • Resident companies at the industrial park can concentrate on their core business in the secure knowledge that fire prevention and firefighting are in the hands of a professional on-site team with specialist knowledge of individual risk and needs.
  • The whole range of fire prevention and firefighting services is delivered from a single source.

Contact us

Contact us if you would like to find out more about Dussmann's firefighting and fire protection services. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Verena Bettina Gross

Head of International Business Development