Back in 2022, we reported on an unusual but important topic on Mimikama: fallen traffic cones on forest and field paths. Due to current media reports and reports from fire departments, we are again receiving numerous inquiries about this topic. For this reason, we would like to take this opportunity to once again point out the importance of these fallen traffic cones.
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An important note on your own behalf! If you see a fallen traffic cone at a fork in the road or an intersection in the forest or on field paths, please leave it there and do not put it back up. This traffic cone did not fall over, but serves as a signpost for emergency services. This means the deployment site in the forest or field can be found and deleted more quickly. Especially at this time, when the fields and forests are extremely dry, rapid intervention by the emergency services is necessary.

Fallen traffic cones : A crucial signpost for emergency services
In contrast to their usual function on roads and construction sites, traffic cones, also known as pylons, have a special task in forests and on field paths. They do not serve as a warning of dangers or construction sites, but rather as a guide for emergency services. They are deliberately overturned to mark the quickest route to a scene, usually a fire.
The consequences of putting it back together
If a well-intentioned walker knocks over a traffic cone, it can cause significant problems. Traffic cones serve as an orientation aid for emergency services. Setting it up can make route finding difficult and cost valuable time when fighting a fire.
The great importance in times of extreme drought
In times of extreme drought, when the risk of forest and field fires is particularly high, it is important to act quickly. Every second lost can encourage a fire to spread and increase the damage.
Your contribution: Leave fallen traffic cones behind
We at Mimikama would like to reiterate how important it is to leave fallen traffic cones behind. Everyone can help support the work of our emergency services. Please remember that a knocked over traffic cone in nature is not a sign of vandalism or carelessness, but rather an important part of our rescue team's strategy.
Fact check: The purpose of overturned traffic cones in forests and on dirt roads
Claim: Overturned traffic cones on forest and field paths are intentionally placed and serve as signposts for emergency services.
Verification: True. Fire departments and other emergency services actually use overturned traffic cones as route markers, especially when operating in forests or fields. These cones are intentionally knocked over to indicate the quickest and safest route to a location.
Claim: If a traffic cone has been knocked over and is put back in place, it can make it more difficult for emergency services to orientate themselves and lead to valuable loss of time.
Verification: True. When well-intentioned passers-by put a knocked-down traffic cone back in place, it can cause confusion and delays. The following emergency services could then have difficulty finding their way to the scene, which could lead to valuable loss of time when fighting the fire.
Claim: In times of extreme drought, when the risk of forest and field fires is particularly high, rapid action is crucial.
Verification: True. Drought significantly increases the risk of forest and field fires. In such situations, every second counts when it comes to bringing a fire under control and preventing it from spreading. Marking the path with overturned traffic cones helps to shorten the response time of emergency services.
Conclusion: It is absolutely true that fallen traffic cones on forest and field paths are an important aid for emergency services. They serve as a guide to the scene and can help shorten response times in emergency situations. It is therefore important that these traffic cones are not damaged. If you see a traffic cone that has been knocked over, please leave it and do not put it back up.
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