Firefighters in St. Valentin: indispensable in use on Valentine's Day!

Firefighters in St. Valentin: indispensable in use on Valentine's Day!

St. Valentin, Österreich - st. Valentin (Lower Austria): On Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025, district fire brigade commander Rudolf Katzengruber emphasized the significant performance of the fire brigade in an emotional homage. "Many women are already involved in the fire brigade in the St. Valentin region," he said. In a total of 726 cases, including 441 active firefighters in the district, women contribute significantly to security and deployment. The fact that 279 girls and young women are already active in the youth field are particularly impressive. This was also in a report by MeinDärzirk emphasized.

Katzengruber emphasized that the tasks of the firefighters are "varied and often indispensable". They are not only active in administration, but also take on important roles at the fire service medical service. A particularly impressive example is their commitment as respiratory protection wearers who are “at the forefront” in operations. Such an engagement is essential for the effectiveness and operational readiness of the fire brigade, which Katzengruber further cemented in his explanations. This was also in accordance with the statements in the reporting of Fireworld made out.