The demands placed on fire departments are becoming increasingly complex, especially in operations involving battery fires, confined spaces or fire sources that are difficult to access. Modern technologies and specialized products are therefore essential to ensure safety and make operations more efficient. Vlitex offers innovative solutions that are specially tailored to the needs of the fire department.
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Challenges in fire department operations
- Battery fires:
The increasing use of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles, e-bikes and appliances poses new risks. Battery fires are characterized by extreme temperatures of up to 1,300 °C, toxic fumes and the risk of re-ignition. - Confined spaces:
Fires in multi-storey parking lots, underground garages or urban areas require specialized solutions, as conventional extinguishing methods are often impractical. - Environmental aspects:
The use of large quantities of extinguishing water can lead to contaminated soil and serious environmental damage. - Security risks:
The increasing complexity of vehicles and buildings poses new challenges for emergency services, particularly in terms of securing the surrounding area.
Vlitex products: Efficient solutions for the fire department
1. fire blankets
The VLITEX fire blankets are a quick and environmentally friendly way to contain fires.
- Heat resistance: Withstands temperatures of up to 1,750 °C.
- Smoke and flame control: Reduces smoke development and effectively isolates flames.
- Flexible application possibilities: Ideal for vehicle fires, container fires and fires with limited water availability.
You can find out more about the benefits and applications of fire blankets in our article on efficient applications for fire departments.
2nd SprayJet
3. temperature monitoring systems
Vlitex offers the following for the post-protection of battery fires temperature trackerswhich continuously monitor the heat development and sound the alarm when critical values are reached.
Technical support in action
- Increased efficiency:
Vlitex solutions enable fire departments to save resources such as water and foam and complete the operation more quickly. - Increased safety:
Products such as fire blankets protect emergency services from heat, toxic gases and flying debris. - Sustainability:
Dispensing with large quantities of extinguishing agent significantly reduces the environmental impact. - Practice-oriented solutions:
All products have been tested in real-life test scenarios, such as the fire extinguishing test in Sweden, and have proven to be reliable aids.
Technical support for fire department operations
Technical support for firefighting operations plays a crucial role in fighting fires safely, efficiently and in an environmentally friendly manner. With innovative products such as fire blankets and the SprayJet, Vlitex offers solutions that are tailored to the specific requirements of modern operations. These technologies not only help to contain fires quickly, but also increase the safety of emergency personnel and minimize environmental impact.
