Emergency Call 112 The Fire Fighting Simulation 2

Emergency Call 112 – The Fire Fighting Simulation 2 is a PC first-person firefighting simulation from Crenetic and Aerosoft GmbH. The current Steam and Aerosoft storefronts still use this title, with no verified rebrand, definitive replacement, or renamed edition for the base game. Its focus is the working routine of a German professional fire brigade, from station preparation and vehicle checks to tactical scene management.

The game is built around 24-hour shifts rather than a conventional story campaign. You begin at the station, take part in the lineup, check assigned vehicles, and wait for an alarm or advance time from the station. When a call arrives, the crew suits up, vehicles leave in sequence, and you either drive to the incident or let the AI handle that role.

How the firefighting loop works

Emergency Call 112 uses a first-person responder viewpoint for the active firefighter. The player can switch between available members of the squad during an operation, with the AI taking over the roles left behind. This makes the game less about controlling one hero and more about coordinating a complete emergency response team.

Incidents cover container fires, small outdoor fires, room and apartment fires, vehicle fires, highway incidents, traffic accidents, oil traces, animal rescue, technical assistance, emergency doorways, and pumping work. Some calls are primarily about extinguishing flames, while others require equipment handling, access work, cleanup, or support for injured personnel.

Driving is part of the response process, not a separate racing challenge. Fire engines use special traffic rights, flashing lights, sirens, and an onboard navigation system while AI traffic is expected to form an emergency lane. The route to the scene and the order in which vehicles arrive can shape how quickly the operation becomes organized.

Players who prefer emergency work presented through dispatch, staffing, and station management may find a useful contrast in management-focused emergency-service games such as Rescue HQ - The Tycoon. Emergency Call 112 is much more hands-on, placing you inside the vehicles and at the incident rather than above the entire organization.

Tactical control and realistic procedures

The key differentiator is the tactical overview. At the scene, you can switch to an operational view, select responders or vehicles, and issue commands that the AI processes in priority order. This allows you to organize an initial deployment, position equipment, and divide work without manually performing every task.

You can then return to a firefighter and complete selected duties yourself. The game distinguishes between interior firefighting and exterior responses. Interior work can involve entering with breathing equipment, locating the source, cooling smoke and fumes, and using different water patterns for active flames or smoldering areas.

Some procedures are sequential. A player-controlled responder may need to complete a prerequisite before another AI-controlled task can begin. That structure gives the missions a procedural feel, although the experience is still built around defined incident types and operational steps rather than a fully emergent fire model.

The station and vehicle fleet were created in cooperation with the professional fire department of Mülheim an der Ruhr. The setting is represented through the station layout, radio traffic, equipment storage, vehicle roles, and the routines that happen before and after an alarm.

Vehicles, equipment, and playable roles

The base game includes several controllable emergency vehicles, each with a different operational purpose. The ELW command vehicle supports coordination, the LF24 firefighting vehicle carries equipment for a response group, the TLF tanker fire engine supports water supply, and the DLK turntable ladder handles elevated access and rescue-oriented positioning.

The fleet also includes the KdoW command car, KEF small emergency vehicle, and RTW ambulance. The ambulance is not used for a separate medical campaign; the manual describes it as support for injured squad members or transport away from an incident. This is important for players expecting a dedicated paramedic simulation.

Equipment work is central to the hands-on side of the game. Depending on the call, you may operate pumps, use hoses, cut or clear obstructions, handle a pruning saw, deal with oil contamination, or assist at a traffic collision. The emphasis is on selecting the appropriate tool and following the operation's sequence.

For players interested in changing the visual identity of their fleet, the PC version includes modding support, including vehicle paintwork and other community-created changes. The in-game Mods menu is used to manage available modifications.

Base game, DLC, and content model

Emergency Call 112 – The Fire Fighting Simulation 2 is a paid base game with two listed add-ons. The content model is therefore straightforward: the main professional fire brigade experience is sold separately, while optional DLC adds additional roles, equipment, and missions.

Volunteer Firefighters is listed as free DLC and expands the game with a volunteer department. It adds training courses, qualification-based missions, character customization, female firefighter characters, a player apartment, a private car, a freely accessible equipment house, and six exclusive missions.

The Volunteer Firefighters content also changes how the game can be played. It supports a fixed role without switching between task forces and includes an option to play without the tactical overview, making it a more direct alternative to the base game's squad-coordination structure.

The Swap Body Vehicle is the paid expansion. It adds a fully playable swap body vehicle with roll-off containers, a remote-controlled loading crane, hydraulic outriggers, a winch, and four missions designed around the vehicle's lifting, hauling, and rescue functions.

Multiplayer and PC features

The game supports solo play and online multiplayer. Public and private sessions are available, with hot-join functionality allowing players to enter an ongoing operation. The storefront and publisher information also identify optional dedicated servers, which is useful for groups that want a more persistent multiplayer setup.

Multiplayer does not turn the game into an arcade co-op shooter. Players still share the same firefighting workflow, vehicle deployment, equipment duties, and tactical decisions. The strongest sessions are likely to come from groups willing to divide roles and communicate over the changing priorities at the scene.

On PC, the game requires the Steam ecosystem for the official digital version. The manual documents configurable keyboard and mouse bindings as well as support for gamepads and steering wheels. Controllers are automatically detected, but they must be calibrated and adjusted in the settings before use.

Steam lists interface and subtitle support for English, German, French, Italian, Spanish from Spain, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, and Turkish. German full audio is supported, while English is listed for interface and subtitles rather than full voice audio.

Who should play Emergency Call 112?

This is a good fit for players who want a detailed professional-role simulation with vehicle operations, equipment procedures, AI coordination, and a station-based shift structure. It rewards patience, observation, and an interest in how a firefighting team divides responsibilities.

It is less suitable for players looking for a fast action game, a character-driven campaign, or a purely strategic emergency-management experience. The most interesting decisions happen through deployment, tool selection, scene organization, and task sequencing rather than combat or traditional progression systems.

Players who want direct public-service work in another first-person role can compare its structure with first-person patrol simulations such as Police Simulator: Patrol Officers. That game focuses on policing and street-level enforcement, while Emergency Call 112 concentrates on coordinated fire and technical response work.

The game's appeal depends heavily on whether you enjoy repetition with procedural detail. A shift may begin with routine station duties and suddenly require several vehicles, AI colleagues, radio updates, and equipment decisions at once. The loop is about becoming more familiar with the workflow, not unlocking increasingly powerful abilities.

Emergency Call 112 – The Fire Fighting Simulation 2 FAQ

Has Emergency Call 112 – The Fire Fighting Simulation 2 been renamed?

No verified rebrand was found. Current official storefront listings continue to use Emergency Call 112 – The Fire Fighting Simulation 2 for the base game. The German franchise name is Notruf 112, but that is not presented as a replacement English title for this PC listing.

What is included in the base game?

The base game includes professional fire brigade shifts, a recreated Mülheim station setting, multiple emergency vehicles, first-person responder control, AI-controlled colleagues, tactical orders, radio communication, driving responses, and missions covering fire, rescue support, traffic incidents, and technical assistance.

Does it have co-op multiplayer?

Yes. The PC version supports online multiplayer with private and public sessions, hot-join functionality, and optional dedicated servers. The game can also be played alone with AI-controlled emergency workers handling roles you do not directly control.

Does it support controllers?

Yes. The manual documents configurable support for gamepads and steering wheels alongside keyboard and mouse controls. The devices are automatically detected but need to be calibrated and configured in the options menu.

What DLC is available?

Two add-ons are listed: the free Volunteer Firefighters expansion and the paid Swap Body Vehicle expansion. The first adds volunteer training, qualifications, character options, a private apartment and car, and exclusive missions. The second adds a swap body vehicle, containers, crane equipment, and four related missions.

Is there a traditional campaign?

The core structure is based on repeatable 24-hour shifts, alarms, station routines, incident response, and completed-operation reports rather than a conventional linear story campaign. Replay value comes from handling different operational scenarios and mastering the available roles, vehicles, and procedures.