Fire brigade under the focus: Documentary Alarm reveals drama tables!

Fire brigade under the focus: Documentary Alarm reveals drama tables!

The filmmaker Judith Zdesar accompanied the Vienna Neustadt volunteer fire brigade over two years and recorded her experience in the documentary "Alarm", which will be released on Friday. Zdesar gives the audience an insight into the emotional and often hidden pages of fire brigade life. The documentary not only shows the brave operations of the firefighters, but also illuminates the associated psychological challenges.

In her interviews, Zdesar shares shaken and dramatic stories that firefighters experienced as part of their service. The comrades feel the presence of the camera as a valve to talk about their stressful missions. The documentary shows that some firefighters are confronted with such challenging situations at a young age, which indicates the enormous psychological stresses that they have to cope with.

community and technical insights

was particularly impressed by Zdesar from the strong community within the volunteer fire brigade. This solidarity among the emergency services often offers important support in times of crisis. In addition to the emotional aspects, the film also addresses technical innovations, such as the use of bodycams in delicate missions. Zdesar makes it clear that “alarm” is not voyeuristic; Rather, respect for the missions and the people they do is clearly conveyed.

The psychosocial challenges in fire service should not be underestimated. As can be seen from the study by the Federal Office for Population Protection and disaster relief, firefighters are exposed to a high mental burden, in particular due to their frequent confrontation with extreme situations

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For depressions on this topic, information is available on the materials of the German Fire Brigade Association Fire Brigade Association . Judith Zdesar, who has never needed the help of the fire brigade himself, contributes to discussing the valuable and often unknown work of the firefighters with her film. "Alarm" is not only a documentary, but also an appeal, the commitment and challenges of these heroes of everyday life.