Fire brigade historian Hans Gilbert Müller died - a legacy of the rescuers

Fire brigade historian Hans Gilbert Müller died - a legacy of the rescuers

Oberösterreich, Österreich - On March 15, 2025, the renowned fire brigade historian Hans Gilbert Müller died in Upper Austria at the age of 96. Müller leaves a profound legacy through his work in the "Volksblatt" and as part of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (VFDB), where he decisively contributed to the processing of the history of the fire brigade. His knowledge was immeasurable and made him an outstanding personality in his field. As a writer of the "Fire Brigade Chronicle", a special magazine that deals exclusively with the history of the fire brigade, he has inspired countless readers and his commitment to the fire brigade history is highly valued, especially in specialist circles, such as Feuerwehr-weblog.org .

a life for fire brigade history

with tireless passion, Müller initiated projects that served to preserve and impart fire history, and then strived to build an extensive library on the German -speaking fire brigade history. He was not only a historian, but also an active journalist who campaigned for the accessibility of knowledge and information. This work is also recognized by his colleagues who know the importance of his efforts for the fire brigade history, for example in an interview with Michael Thissen, one of the publisher of the fire brigade chronicle, which emphasizes the importance of historical processing for the present and future of fire brigades. Thissen explained that without the stones of the past, the current challenges could hardly be mastered, which is also crucial in the discussion about electromobility in the fire brigade.

The loss of Hans Gilbert Müller is not only an individual loss, but an important cut for the entire fire brigade community, which has benefited from his knowledge and passion. His work and initiatives will continue to be remembered and the fire brigades and interested parties serve as valuable resources, even if it is no longer among us. The basic idea that knowledge of the past is important to shape the future is recorded by the fire brigade chronicle, which acts as a unique platform for researching the fire brigade history and played a central role in Müller.