<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bitzer Brandschutz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bitzer Brandschutz]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/ratgeber</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:50:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[In-House Fire Safety Assistant Training or an Open Course: Which Is Right?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both formats can meet the professional requirements. The deciding factors are group size, workplace risks, organisation and the need for a direct connection to the site.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/post/in-house-or-open-fire-safety-assistant-course</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee17e37c5043cca897b5e6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_4f7b4f9333b844fca3fbcc32de50ccd5~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_933,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Extinguishers in the Workplace: Which Ones Does My Organisation Need?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The correct provision follows from the risk assessment, fire classes, floor area, extinguishing ratings and the specific work areas.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/post/workplace-fire-extinguishers-which-ones-are-needed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee17e3bad198c75cdcbd36</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_965513020aac4434bfc1cc2b354a2ef9~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extinguishing an Incipient-Stage Fire: When to Act and When Not To]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire safety assistants are not emergency responders. An extinguishing attempt is reasonable only when the situation is manageable, the escape route is clear and there is no personal risk.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/post/extinguishing-an-incipient-stage-fire-when-to-act</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee17e28b9e03e7ad56be09</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_edb96170416245da8104c834260f7687~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_933,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Does the Practical Extinguishing Exercise for Fire Safety Assistants Work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the safety briefing to each participant’s extinguishing attempt, this is how theory becomes reliable practical competence.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/post/practical-extinguishing-exercise-fire-safety-assistants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee17e30baf97cda962690e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_891ef889a48b42f0b984ee3ff96c473d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_933,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Often Must Fire Safety Assistants Be Trained?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What ASR A2.2 and the DGUV say about refresher intervals, and when an earlier refresher is useful or required.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/post/how-often-fire-safety-assistants-need-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee17e309939a25ce60f946</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_aa9850654ea2421d9616c8697a1e5ea3~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metal Fires: Why Water and CO₂ Can Make the Fire Worse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metal fires behave differently from ordinary fires. Learn why water and CO₂ can be dangerous and which extinguishing agent is suitable for Class D fires.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/post/metal-fires-why-water-and-co2-can-make-the-fire-worse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee17e1ba58f4e2797d1b3e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/653f1f_f4ad3e817ea040a0a75cf19d5eb1e739/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heating Season Begins: Which Heaters Are Safe and Which Are Not?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portable heaters can warm rooms quickly, but they also involve high electrical loads, hot surfaces and, with unsuitable fuels, an invisible carbon monoxide hazard.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/post/heating-season-which-heaters-are-safe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee17e1ff09cc978ee0a370</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_811ae27f35f24290b5634065ce424579~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lithium-Ion Batteries: Recognising Fire Risks and Responding Safely]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lithium-ion batteries are reliable when used correctly. Damage, heat, unsuitable charging or technical defects can, however, cause a fire that is difficult to control.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/post/lithium-ion-batteries-fire-risk-safe-response</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee17e13c8a59534a0b4918</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_d5d0820ea6c74667988e8983d76b74f9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Fire Safety Assistants Correctly for Shift Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of certificates is not what matters. Reliable availability of qualified people on every shift and in every relevant area is decisive.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/post/planning-fire-safety-assistants-for-shift-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee17e2ae03225df24a9ddf</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_97b56b6a09ab4f2b9d61c30ddd0776b0~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_768,h_432,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using Electric Blankets Safely: What Are the Risks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electric blankets provide targeted warmth, but damaged cables, incorrect use or heat build-up can cause fires and burns.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/post/using-electric-blankets-safely-risks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee17e2bad198c75cdcbd34</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_79131d3a7c944183aca8fbb14df644ea~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Classes A, B, C, D and F Explained Simply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire classes classify burning materials. They help identify a suitable extinguishing agent, but they do not by themselves determine whether its use is safe.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/post/fire-classes-a-b-c-d-and-f-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee17e29268fd640d64b5d8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_369b55315cc54ff092e51e126060da0e~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_768,h_432,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Safety Assistant Training in English: Does My Organisation Need It?]]></title><description><![CDATA[English-speaking employees must genuinely understand the content, workplace procedures and limits of fire-fighting.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/post/fire-safety-assistant-training-in-english</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee17e3a56d8eb51f3d09aa</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_efd08c2741b44f499bf8a851926a2e79~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organisational Crisis Resilience: What the DGUV Workplace Barometer 2026 Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DGUV Workplace Barometer 2026 shows how employees assess their organisations’ crisis preparedness and where action is needed, particularly in fire safety.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/post/organisational-crisis-resilience-dguv-workplace-barometer-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee17e19db9f105a62b8c59</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_a42224dea2e4426d8b974081882a9b96~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dry Powder, Foam or CO₂ Extinguisher: Which One Is Suitable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extinguishing effect alone is not enough. Fire class, room, people, equipment and potential consequential damage determine the correct choice.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/post/dry-powder-foam-or-co2-extinguisher</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee17e2cf5f438aae4e0960</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_319a2d5f643d4bdbac8e43f06df4f392~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Extinguishers in Fire Safety Assistant Training: Which Types Are Used?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training extinguishers must be safe, operational and matched to the operating principles of the equipment available at the workplace.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/en/post/fire-extinguishers-used-in-fire-safety-assistant-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee17e20e76d4f3cd0fa3e8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_7bbceebd91144f8fa95d4cd3bd8f23f5~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_933,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metallbrände: Warum Wasser und CO₂ den Brand verschärfen können]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metallbrände reagieren anders als gewöhnliche Brände. Warum Wasser und CO₂ gefährlich sein können und welches Löschmittel für Brandklasse D geeignet ist.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/post/metallbraende-warum-wasser-und-co2-den-brand-verschaerfen-koennen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aee05172823c627b4d0ed1b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:56:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/653f1f_f4ad3e817ea040a0a75cf19d5eb1e739/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Betriebliche Krisenresilienz: Was das DGUV Barometer Arbeitswelt 2026 zeigt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Das DGUV Barometer Arbeitswelt 2026 zeigt, wie Beschäftigte die Krisenvorsorge ihrer Unternehmen bewerten und wo insbesondere beim Brandschutz Handlungsbedarf besteht.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/post/dguv-barometer-2026-krisenresilienz</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae5959e60eef99386ef08ed</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:45:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_a42224dea2e4426d8b974081882a9b96~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heizdecken sicher verwenden: Welche Gefahren bestehen?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heizdecken wärmen gezielt, können bei beschädigten Leitungen, falscher Verwendung oder Wärmestau jedoch Brände und Verbrennungen verursachen.]]></description><link>https://www.bitzer-brandschutz.de/post/heizdecken-sicher-verwenden-brandgefahr</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab7ef029f7511779a124f44</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:21:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/653f1f_79131d3a7c944183aca8fbb14df644ea~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Bitzer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lithium-Ionen-Akkus: Brandgefahr erkennen und sicher handeln]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lithium-Ionen-Akkus sind bei sachgemäßer Nutzung zuverlässig. 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