If the siren goes off, they have to go: the heroes of the volunteer fire brigade. Every second counts! The Loxone Miniserver already performs important services in many operations centers and ensures that no time is lost in the event of an alarm. Just a few simple functions will give you more time in an emergency, even in your fire station.
What happens in the event of an alarm?
The fire brigade's systems are perfectly ingenious, but can be further optimized with a few functions from Loxone. The Kollerschlag volunteer fire brigade, for example, has implemented additional, time-saving functions in addition to the standard functions for lighting, shading, energy management, access, security and the like.
As soon as a call is received at the state warning center, the data is recorded and transmitted to the relevant fire brigade via the warning and alarm system (WAS). There is a receiver in every fire station. From this a signal goes to the siren and via the RS232 interface to the miniserver. In addition, the mission monitors are recorded with the information.
The miniserver triggers the following functions in the event of an alarm:
All the doors of the vehicle hall open
The entrance door and Florian station are unlocked
LED strip in the aisle and the light in the training room shines red
Outside light on the forecourt shines brightly
Comrades receive a push message in the Loxone app (in addition to the automatic call to the state warning center)
Features that will be added soon:
Output of the most important data via the audio server and the loudspeakers
Installation of a PV system for intelligent energy management
So that the state warning center knows that the alarm has been accepted, there is a button and an LED strip in the entrance area. This lights up red when there is an alarm. If the first firefighter enters the building and operates the button, the light switches to green - the dispatcher in the state warning center receives the information from WAS: “Now someone is here!”.
“Efficiency and time savings are top priorities for the fire service. Intervening in the control while on the move or at home is extremely helpful. This is guaranteed with the Loxone technology and has already paid off in countless uses. We are really proud of our new fire station and don't want to miss the functions anymore.”
Helmut Lauss
Fire brigade commander, Kollerschlag
Standard functions
Regardless of whether it is lighting, shading, access or security. The new fire brigade center in Kollerschlag makes the heart of every comrade beat faster. Above all, the simple operation via app and the ability to check the situation in the fire department depot from home is one of the favorite functions.
In the past, it was always necessary to check whether after a strenuous mission or a funny meeting, all lights were off, the windows / doors were locked and the gates were closed - today it is enough to press the "leave home" function.
The individual room control also uses actuators and fan heaters to always ensure the perfect temperature in the different rooms:
“In the past it was always too cold or too warm at the meetings in the fire station. The equipment also suffered from the fluctuating temperatures. This is history since the heating was also controlled with Loxone.”
Helmut Lauss
Fire brigade commander , FF Kollerschlag
Even more functions
The range of areas in which Loxone can be used in fire service depots is huge. There are almost no limits to your ideas!
Comrades who live in a Loxone Smart Home can, for example, include even more functionalities in the alarm chain:
Text-to-Speech output via the audio server
visual alarm via the lighting
automatic opening of the garage and deactivation of the wallbox (in case the car is being charged) and much more….
“As a company electrician in a large industrial company, I had absolutely no idea about Loxone a year ago. From the time we met Thomas Moser for the first time in the old armory, I began to deal with Loxone. At home in my workshop I set up a tutorial wall - YouTube videos ran up and down for hours. A year later I am totally fascinated by the system. I was particularly impressed by the simple programming. I am sure building automation is the future of electrical installation.”
Dieter Peinbauer
Zugwart & Loxone expert , FF Kollerschlag
Fire departments that already rely on Loxone
Volunteer Fire Brigade Kollerschlag | Loxone partner: Haustechnik Krenn
Voluntary fire brigade St. Johann im Pongau | partner: Elektro Ferdinand Wimmer eU
Gedersdorf Volunteer Fire Brigade | Loxone partner: Electrical engineering gardener
Nebelberg Volunteer Fire Brigade | Loxone Partner: Light + Warmth eU
Volunteer fire brigade Finnentrop - Lenhausen unit
Illereichen fire brigade | Loxone Partner: Heldele Elektroanlagen
“I am pleased to see that the Loxone technology is being used in more and more non-profit organizations such as the Red Cross headquarters in Barcelona or here in the local fire station. In addition to more comfort for the volunteers, it helps to save valuable time in vital situations.”
Thomas Moser
Founder , Loxone Electronics GmbH
Which functions were implemented with Loxone in your smart fire station? We are happy to add to our contribution. Please send us an email at loxone@eurostellar.com
