Fire protection prevents the development and spread of fire and smoke. The regulations, standards and guidelines are varied and range from windows and fire doors to ventilation and escape routes. Technical equipment and systems can also be regulated by fire protection. Special vehicle construction is also affected by fire protection or contributes to it, for example in the form of fire engines.
A basic distinction is made between preventive and defensive fire protection. In preventive fire protection, structural and technical measures are taken to prevent fire and smoke from occurring wherever possible, or functions are directly integrated to prevent the spread of fire and to help people in the vicinity of the danger if a fire breaks out. This also includes organizational fire protection, which includes escape routes or training on how to behave in the event of a fire.
Defensive fire protection involves protecting people and animals in the event of a fire breaking out and controlling and finally extinguishing the fire. Special vehicle construction is particularly important for this type of fire protection, as the majority of fire engines are equipped with special equipment and vehicle technology. This includes classic equipment such as hoses and ladders as well as an independent power supply, which can be used to provide patients with more effective care, for example. System integration is therefore also of great importance for fire protection.
