DIN 14555-3 2007-05 PDF

Full title and description

DIN 14555-3:2007-05 — Rüstwagen und Gerätewagen - Teil 3: Rüstwagen RW (English title: Vehicles carrying tools and gears - Part 3: Emergency tender RW). This national German standard specifies terms and requirements for the design, equipment and on-board technical facilities and the typical firefighting/technical‑assistance load of a rescue vehicle (Rüstwagen, RW).

Abstract

The standard defines minimum requirements for a rescue vehicle used by fire brigades to perform technical assistance (including larger-scale operations). It covers required built-in technical installations, general vehicle and chassis requirements, layout of equipment compartments, roof and loading arrangements, and the typical technical and electrical equipment carried to enable technical rescue tasks. The 2007:05 edition has since been superseded by later revisions of DIN 14555-3.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / superseded (replaced by later editions of DIN 14555-3).
• Publication date: 2007-05 (May 2007).
• Publisher: DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung).
• ICS / categories: Fire‑fighting — 13.220.10 (fire‑fighting vehicles / equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 2007-05 (DIN 14555-3:2007-05).
• Number of pages: 21 pages (German language).

Scope

This part of DIN 14555 defines terms and prescribes requirements for the rescue vehicle (Rüstwagen, RW) and its built-in technical facilities and extensive equipment load. It is intended for use by fire services and organizations that procure, build or certify rescue vehicles and covers functional requirements necessary to perform a broad range of technical rescue scenarios (road traffic accidents, height/depth rescue, building collapse, industrial incidents, rail incidents, oil incidents and large‑scale technical assistance).

Key topics and requirements

• Terminology and definitions specific to Rüstwagen (rescue vehicles).
• Requirements for chassis and vehicle body suitable for RW conversion and loads.
• Layout and dimensions of equipment compartments and roof storage arrangements.
• Specifications for built‑in technical equipment and power supply (generators, lighting masts, electrical distribution for tools).
• Required firefighting/technical rescue equipment list and recommended loading plans.
• Requirements related to vehicle handling and operational readiness (e.g., access, stowage, safety features and inspection/acceptance criteria).

Typical use and users

Primary users are municipal and volunteer fire brigades, rescue services, vehicle manufacturers and bodybuilders who design and manufacture rescue vehicles, procurement authorities, and testing/inspection bodies that verify compliance with vehicle and equipment requirements.

Related standards

Other parts of the DIN 14555 series (general requirements for Rüst- and Gerätewagen) and national/international standards and guidance on fire‑fighting vehicles, vehicle bodywork, electrical installations and equipment acceptance. Later editions of DIN 14555-3 (for example the 2016 and subsequent revisions) supersede the 2007 text and should be consulted for current procurement or compliance requirements.

Keywords

Rüstwagen, rescue vehicle, emergency tender, RW, vehicles carrying tools and gears, firefighting vehicle, technical rescue, equipment load, chassis, vehicle bodywork, generator, lighting mast, equipment compartments, DIN 14555-3, fire‑fighting.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: DIN 14555-3:2007-05 is a German national standard addressing rescue vehicles (Rüstwagen, RW) — specifying terms, vehicle and equipment requirements and the typical load for these emergency technical‑assistance vehicles.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers functional and technical requirements for the RW's chassis and body, layout of equipment compartments and roof, built‑in technical installations (power supply, lighting, hoists, etc.), and the recommended firefighting/technical‑rescue equipment and loading arrangements needed for broad technical assistance tasks.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Fire brigades and rescue services, vehicle bodybuilders and manufacturers, procurement authorities, and conformity assessment bodies use the standard when specifying, building, buying or certifying rescue vehicles.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2007-05 edition is withdrawn/superseded. Procurement and compliance should refer to the later editions of DIN 14555-3 (for example the 2016 revision and subsequent updates).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — DIN 14555 is a series covering Rüstwagen and Gerätewagen; Part 3 specifically addresses the Rüstwagen (RW). Other parts in the series define general requirements and requirements for related vehicle types.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Rüstwagen, rescue vehicle, emergency tender, technical rescue, firefighting vehicle, equipment load, chassis, vehicle bodywork, generator, lighting mast, DIN 14555-3.