Hero honor and strong community: Köstenberg fire department shines!

Hero honor and strong community: Köstenberg fire department shines!

The Köstenberg fire department recently celebrated its outstanding achievements and honors at an impressive gathering. Commander Anton Koban proudly presented the balance sheet of 41 active members who have collectively contributed a sensational 2,000 volunteer hours, including 325 hours for training and further education. A very special moment was the honoring of Thomas Kuchling for his 40 years of membership, which was recognized with great recognition. The promotions of Kevin Jakopitsch, Walter Jäger, Andreas Winkler and Hannes Winkler also met with much applause and joy within the community, it was reported klick-kaernten.at.

The community shows itself to be an active supporter of the fire department, as finance officer Dr. Margit Heissenberger successfully advocated for important equipment such as a photovoltaic system, a power-independent siren and an emergency generator. Mayor Ferdinand Vouk and fire brigade officer Markus Fantur highlighted the tireless work of the fire brigade colleagues, whose commitment not only saves lives, but also strengthens the sense of community in the village. The Fire Department's tradition and history are deep-rooted, and the service of its members is critical to the safety and well-being of its citizens.

Memory of Anton Koban

Interestingly, the name Anton Koban also carries a significant historical dimension. The commander shares his name with Anton Koban, a notable jurist who lived between 1875 and 1919. Koban was a professor of Austrian civil law at the University of Innsbruck and left an impressive legal legacy. His publications testify to a deep engagement with the law and are still relevant today, as is clear from the notes on biographies.ac.at can be found.