What will we cover?
The changing wildfire landscape in Germany Operational challenges for fire services and cooperating agencies Lessons learned from recent wildfire incidents The importance of training, coordination, and international knowledge exchange
Date: April 14, 2026
Time: 17:30 UTC
I have been a vol firefireghter since 1986 and a paid firefighter since 1995 serving now in the city of Salzgitter in northern Germany as crew commander of a small fire station. My wildfire expertise ranges back to 1996 when I first visited the Los Angeles Area and got in touch with the handcrews, engines, aircraft and such infecting me with the “wildfire virus” and it has been a major part of my fire life ever since. After serving some time in the at-fire team we founded the Waldbrandteam in 2015. I consider myself a “student of fire” trying to support and mentor others while learning constantly is this dynamic and versatile environment. I had the honor of receiving the IAWF Firebreak Award for Excellence in Wildland Fire Management in 2019 which meant a great deal for me being recognized on such a high international level.
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