Handbuch Feuerlöschmittel, 2025, 205 Seiten

The basis of successful firefighting is the correct choice of a suitable extinguishing agent.

The authors go into the historical development and describe the different types of extinguishing agents and their application. The different extinguishing effects and the measures for the environmentally friendly use of these agents are examined in more detail. In addition to known standard variants, makeshift extinguishing agents for rapid intervention are also presented.

• Current and important standards for extinguishing agents
• Practical examples of the correct and incorrect use of extinguishing agents
• Information on quality testing of extinguishing agents

Authors: Dr. Ralf Hetzer, Jan-Wilhelm Brockmann, Sebastian Heller and Dr. Silke Oelze