Einsatztaktik B-Gefahrstoffe (Operational Tactics for B-Hazardous Substances)

The document outlines the specific challenges of fire service operations involving biological hazardous substances, where the uncontrolled release of agents may lead to infection and illness through contamination or incorporation. It stresses that initial information about the substance and the extent of release is usually limited, requiring precautionary protective measures in accordance with FwDV 500. Such incidents are typically sudden events, potentially linked to criminal, terrorist, or laboratory-related causes, and fall within the fire service’s remit of hazard prevention, while subsequent public health measures are the responsibility of the competent authorities.