The operations triggered mainly by the improper use of fireworks were broken down as follows:

40 fire incidents: In addition to smaller fires involving firework batteries, garbage cans and balcony fires, the fire department also had to tackle a larger apartment fire in Kronprinzenstraße. The fire on the fifth floor of an apartment building involved massive flames shooting out of the window. Several teams wearing breathing apparatus fought the fire from the inside and outside using two turntable ladders. In addition, the roof cladding had to be opened to check for embers. Fortunately, all the residents were evacuated in time. The cause of the fire is still being investigated by the police. The amount of damage is estimated at over €100,000.

In Dotzheim, a fire broke out on a terrace shortly after midnight and spread to the apartment before the fire department arrived. The fire was quickly extinguished, but the fire department was still tied up for some time due to post-extinguishing work and ventilation measures. The apartment is no longer habitable.

There was also a fire in a backyard on Sedanplatz at around 02:15. Several garbage cans and pavilions were on fire and the fire threatened to spread to the building. However, this was prevented by the rapid intervention of the fire department.

In addition, several fire alarm systems were triggered by fireworks smoke entering the building, but the fire department did not have to intervene.

Due to the large number of firefighting operations, a full alarm had to be triggered for the incident command services shortly after midnight. Additional command services were subsequently deployed to provide support.

14 rescue operations: These were mainly technical assistance operations, such as opening locked doors, as well as stretcher assistance for the rescue service and traffic accidents

230 rescue service operations: The rescue services were also very busy. In addition to the usual day-to-day business, numerous minor injuries caused by fireworks also had to be dealt with. In a traffic accident on the A66 just before the Wiesbaden interchange shortly before midnight, a total of seven people were injured and transported to hospital.

A special deployment concept had already been drawn up in advance for the turn of the year. As part of this concept, the number of guards was increased and the central control center was staffed to cope with the increased number of emergency calls and increased coordination effort. An additional turntable ladder was also put into service. Seven volunteer fire departments volunteered to ensure operational readiness in their fire stations; a total of 13 volunteer fire departments were deployed that night. In addition, two additional ambulances were available during the night, and a third ambulance was manned by the Erbenheim Red Cross on a voluntary basis.

The Wiesbaden fire department appeals to all citizens to exercise extreme caution when handling fireworks and to observe the relevant safety instructions. This is the only way to avoid serious injuries and major damage.