The gripping tenth season of "Feuer & Flamme" follows the Heidelberg professional fire brigade in action. From dramatic fires and technical rescues to diving missions in the Neckar River and emergency operations in the Odenwald forest – the documentary captures it all with raw emotion and intensity. Thanks to bodycams, viewers get an up-close look at the firefighters' daily routines – not just during high-stakes missions, but also behind the scenes, including their favorite meals and off-duty moments.
Episode 1
Garage fire escalates in a residential area
Aug 19, 2025
In Heidelberg, firefighters respond at night to a garage fully ablaze that has spread to a nearby house. Crews work to contain the fire and protect neighbouring buildings amid concerns about asbestos in the old structures.
Episode 2
Severe fall on downhill track
Aug 19, 2025
A young man crashes on a steep downhill trail at Königstuhl, requiring difficult terrain rescue with specialized equipment. Crews also investigate a mysterious indoor smoke development and help a man stuck with his bicycle.
Episode 3
Fire in Heidelberg city center
Aug 26, 2025
Flames blaze between two buildings in a busy commercial district, with risk of further spread and possible involvement of a underground parking garage. Meanwhile, a paraglider crashes in the nearby forest, leading to a search-and-rescue operation.
Episode 4
Driver crashes unconscious into allotment gardens
Sep 1, 2025
The Heidelberg team frees a consciousless driver trapped in a car, performing on-scene resuscitation while cutting him free. A series of recurring trash bin fires suggests possible arson, and a child’s game turns into a safety incident requiring fire department help.
Episode 5
Water Rescue on the Neckar River - Search for a Person at the Weir
Sep 15, 2025
Fire crews launch a major search and water rescue operation at the Heidelberg weir after reports of someone falling into the water. They also tackle a vineyard shed fire and rescue a woman trapped in a hotel elevator.
Episode 6
Motorcyclist without protective clothing crashes
Sep 22, 2025
A motorcyclist is trapped after crashing on a rural road, prompting a delicate rescue. A seemingly minor trash fire escalates, and a parked car catches fire, threatening nearby vehicles. Fire divers also train in the Neckar River.
Episode 7
Water Rescue - Divers in Action
Sep 29, 2025
With clothing found at the riverbank but no sign of a person, firefighters coordinate divers, boats, and scent dogs to search the Neckar. Other incidents include rescuing someone from a rolling car and a training scenario pulling victims from a fairground ride.
Episode 8
Landslide - Excavator and driver may have crashed
Oct 6, 2025
After days of rain, a hillside collapse at a construction site raises concerns about a possible buried person, requiring careful technical rescue. A fire breaks out at an abandoned industrial site, and back at the station, firefighters hold a cinnamon bun baking contest.
Episode 9
Smoke alarm sounds - Neighbors alert the fire department
Oct 15, 2025
A persistent smoke alarm triggers a tricky search to find its source in a residential area. Crews also face roadside challenges: a car fire on a country road and a hazardous tarp caught in a power line after a storm.
Episode 10
Senior citizen falls during hike - rescue in difficult terrain
Oct 20, 2025
A routine hike turns into an emergency when a senior falls and can’t return alone, leading to a technical rescue on rough terrain. Crews also tackle a smoldering garage fire in Heidelberg and fire diver training after a simulated boat capsize.