Prague Firefighters Use a Prusa CORE One L for On-Site Tools and Spares
Prague's central fire station is piloting a CORE One L to make vehicle mounts, wedges, test plugs, and other parts on site.
The Prague Fire Rescue Service's central station is piloting a Prusa CORE One L to make radio mounts, tool brackets, door wedges, elevator keys, and dry-suit test plugs on site. The station handles up to 2,500 dispatches a year.
Sixty-seven firefighters work across three 24-hour shifts, with one trained operator on each shift. Parts are evaluated before field use, and some were exposed to high heat and direct flame in a Flashover Container, according to the case study.
The reported 90–95% cost savings and cybersecurity benefits are claims in a Prusa/customer case study, not an independent audit. The printer is operated offline via USB or a local connection.
Key facts
- The central station handles up to 2,500 dispatches annually
- 67 firefighters work in three shifts with one trained operator per shift
- Some parts were tested under high heat and direct flame
Context
The workflow is a practical example of distributed manufacturing for rapid, low-volume parts in a public-safety organization.
