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Tools & protection
So that small damage stays small – and a fire does not grow large: tools for repairing and sealing, smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher for the home, and protective equipment for clearing up.
Last reviewed on 26.07.2026
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Sign in and adoptTools
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Multitool & pocket knife | — | — |
| Tool set | — | hammer, pliers, screwdriver |
| Adhesive tape & cable ties | — | — |
| Wire, rope & cord | — | — |
| Sewing kit | — | — |
Sealing & building
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Know & mark the shut-off points | — | show everyone in the household the main shut-off valves for water and gas plus the fuse box; when evacuating, turn off the gas and switch off the appliances |
| Plastic sheeting & duct tape | — | — |
| If at risk of flooding: sandbags & submersible pump | — | recommended by the federal authorities for exposed locations; check every spring, practise using them; only pump out the cellar once the groundwater is below the cellar floor |
| Shovel & crowbar | — | for filling sandbags and for clearing work – buried people are rescued by the fire brigade (118) |
| Spare fuses | — | only for older installations with screw-in fuses – have the matching amp ratings ready |
| Work gloves | — | against cuts during clearing and repair work; first aid: «Health» checklist |
Protection & safety
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke detector (EN 14604 standard) | — | simple, cheap, saves lives – while you sleep only it warns you; mount it centrally and in bedrooms, test monthly, replace after 10 years |
| CO detector (EN 50291 standard) | — | very handy when you cook or heat with a flame indoors – warns of invisible, odourless carbon monoxide; details in the «Energy & light» checklist |
| Fire extinguisher | — | belongs in every household: foam extinguisher from 6 l, plus a class F extinguisher for the kitchen; servicing per the manufacturer's instructions, usually every 3 years – fire blanket: «Heat & cooking» checklist |
| FFP2/FFP3 masks & safety goggles | — | FFP2 against dust, FFP3 for mould after water damage; they do not protect against gases or vapours – in a chemical incident stay indoors instead of using a mask |
| Signal whistle | — | to draw attention to yourself |
Orientation
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Regional map on paper | — | mark the meeting points and the municipality's emergency meeting point right away – they are agreed in the «Information & radio» checklist |
| Compass | — | a map and compass are only useful if you have practised – instructions in the «Map and compass» guide |