SAFETY THAT ADDS TO THE FUN:

From high‑speed rollercoasters to immersive rides, Europa‑Park delivers excitement at every turn. Behind the scenes, a skilled team makes sure that safety comes first, ride after ride. A key pillar of this safety strategy is the new SCBA workshop, launched in 2025 alongside the park’s state‑of‑the‑art fire station. It ensures that the company fire service can rely on hygienically flawless, fully certified, mission‑ready respiratory protective equipment whenever they’re called upon – an essential factor in protecting both guests and employees. 

With several thousand visitors passing through its gates every day, Europa‑Park operates much like a medium‑sized town. To ensure rapid response in an emergency, a state‑of‑the‑art control centre with an integrated fire station has been built. From here, every area of the park can be reached within four minutes, and the first response vehicle is on the move no later than 90 seconds after an alarm comes in. 

A team of 55 full‑time firefighters provides round‑the‑clock preventive and operational fire protection. They monitor fire‑detection systems, coordinate maintenance work, advise on new construction projects and deliver rapid assistance in an emergency. They are supported by 25 volunteer firefighters. In total, the company fire service handles up to 700 callouts each year – from fire alarms and technical assistance to medical emergencies. 

“With the new workshop, we’re fully self‑sufficient,” says Philipp Trahasch, Head of the SCBA workshop. “We benefit from shorter distances and faster SCBA turnarounds, and keep complete control over quality and hygiene.” Today, the team doesn’t just maintain its own equipment – it also services the SCBA used by the Rust fire department. The new workshop strengthens regional cooperation, while also improving overall cost‑effectiveness.

Today, we’re in full control of every step.  This reduces downtime significantly and ensures that a sufficient number of fully tested appliances are always available.

Workshop manager Philipp Trahasch

The biggest advantage of the SCBA workshop is its fast turnaround. Depending on the workload, equipment that arrives in the morning can be ready for use again by the afternoon. In the past, this process often took several days when handled by an external provider. 

“Today, we’re in full control of every step,” says Trahasch. “This reduces downtime significantly and ensures that a sufficient number of fully tested appliances are always available.” In a company fire service operating around the clock, this level of availability is crucial , ensuring no time is lost when it really matters. 

Apart from efficiency, health and safety are paramount. Closed cleaning processes minimise contact with contaminants and significantly reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Ergonomically designed workstations and streamlined workflows help create a safer environment that reduces physical strain. 

The new workshop therefore improves safety levels for both visitors and staff on site. Spotless, fully functional protective equipment is key to ensuring maximum safety in action – an essential element of firefighters’ daily work.

Europa‑Park turned to MEIKOas an experienced specialist for the planning and fit‑out of its SCBA workshop. Everything from the initial concept and space planning through to the technical fit‑out was delivered by a single provider. Short communication channels, flexible adjustments during the construction phase and reliable service were key to the project’s success.