External Fire Safety Officer (vfdb 12-09/01)
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We are happy to support you and your company with tailored solutions for the planning and implementation of an external Fire Safety Officer in accordance with vfdb Guideline 12-09/01.
External Fire Safety Officers serve as the central point of contact for all fire protection matters within a company. They advise and support employers in all aspects of preventive, defensive, and organizational fire protection, as well as in corporate emergency management. The external Fire Safety Officer also provides guidance on equipping workplaces and facilities—for example, with fire extinguishing equipment—and assists in selecting appropriate extinguishing agents.
Companies are required, due to regulations, legal provisions, official requirements, or risk assessments, to appoint a Fire Safety Officer. Preventing fires, avoiding their spread, and combating incipient fires are shared responsibilities of all employees. If an employer—where necessary—does not have an in-house Fire Safety Officer or has no trained staff available, an external Fire Safety Officer must be appointed.
When is a Fire Safety Officer required?
- Industrial and commercial facilities with floor areas exceeding 5,000 m²
- Hotels and hospitality businesses with more than 12 beds
- Retail premises larger than 2,000 m²
- Assembly venues exceeding 1,000 m²
- Hospitals, nursing homes, high-rise buildings
- Various types of special-purpose buildings
Why choose an external Fire Safety Officer?
- Continuous professional training ensures compliance with the latest regulations
- Reduced personnel and training costs
- Allows you to focus on your core business activities
- Helps avoid internal conflicts
- External experts tend to have higher acceptance
Services in accordance with vfdb
- Assessment of the current fire protection status (operator obligations / legal framework)
- Preparation of and consulting on fire protection risk assessments (TRGS 800)
- Training of fire safety assistants (fire wardens)
- Training in the use of fire extinguishers
- Support for management in conducting regular fire safety briefings for employees
- Preparation and updating of escape and rescue plans
- Review and updating of fire brigade plans
- Review and updating of fire brigade run cards
Construction Execution
We coordinate a wide range of trades in close collaboration with the site management and effectively support cost-efficient and on-schedule project execution.
Specialized Services
From fire scenario control matrices and cause-and-effect testing to smoke tests and safety concepts: we assess, coordinate, and optimize all technical and organizational safety measures. This ensures the reliable performance of your systems and minimizes risks in buildings and large-scale events.
Fire Safety Concepts
From risk analysis to fully developed fire protection concepts—we provide in-depth expertise and clear, effective solutions.
Fire Protection Planning
We support you from the early stages of your construction project through to approval by the authorities, providing fire safety certificates, expert reports, and fire protection concepts for all types of buildings.
Kiwa Prüfgesellschaft GmbH
With our certified fire protection review engineer, we provide independent, practical reviews of fire safety certificates and concepts nationwide. Reliable, experienced, and competent, we advise you on all approval procedures across the various federal states.
Trainings
Train Yourself and Your Team in Fire Safety: We offer practical training—standardized or tailored to your needs. From fire protection design to escape and rescue plans, we provide knowledge you can apply with confidence.
Property Management / Organizational Fire Protection
From fire safety regulations and escape plans to fire brigade plans and evacuation concepts—we support you in all aspects of organizational fire protection. Our qualified Fire Safety Officers advise, train, and support your company to ensure optimal safety and full regulatory compliance.
Fire and Evacuation Simulations
Every building is unique. Fire and smoke represent equally significant hazards, influenced by the specific spatial layout as well as the materials and airflow conditions. Using our advanced digital simulation technology (FDS – Fire Dynamics Simulator), we can model individual fire and smoke development scenarios with a probability of at least 90%.
Fire Brigade Plans, Escape and Rescue Plans
Our fire protection plans are an essential component of each individual fire protection concept. They identify key risk areas and ensure rapid orientation in emergency situations. We work closely with clients and fire authorities before, during, and after construction. Modern digital technologies enable the integration of existing fire protection plans into newly developed ones. Our fire protection and escape plans are certified in accordance with the latest European standard DIN ISO 23601.
Legal Expert Reports & Fire Investigation
Every second counts in an emergency. With our fire cause investigation services, we help identify causes quickly and reliably.
Sprinkler System Design
Our fire protection plans form a vital part of every tailored fire protection concept—highlighting critical risk areas and ensuring quick orientation in emergencies. We work closely with clients and fire services throughout all project phases, while modern digital tools allow seamless integration of existing and new plans. All plans are certified to the latest European standard DIN ISO 23601.
Explosion Risk Protection
With our explosion protection training, you minimize risks and protect employees, the environment, and assets.
Safety and Evacuation Concepts
We support you both in establishing the overall framework and in further detailing and refining the safety-related aspects of individual events. We integrate the safety concept into the day-to-day operations of each event and coordinate with the responsible authorities, such as the police and emergency services.
Qualified Safety Professional
Safety Services in accordance with the German Occupational Safety Act (ASiG) and DGUV Regulation 2
