Oil drops in Kössen: Fire brigade on duty after a hydraulic hose defect!

Oil drops in Kössen: Fire brigade on duty after a hydraulic hose defect!

A dramatic incident shook the community of Kössen today: On March 13th, 2025 at around 3:57 p.m., a technical defect occurred while a 48-year-old Austrian was loading. A hydraulic hose on his truck burst, resulting in a loss of approximately 100 liters of hydraulic oil. Some of the oil entered the sewage system via the surface water channel, requiring immediate action. The Kössen volunteer fire department reacted quickly and bound the oil with special means. 13 firefighters and three vehicles were on duty, supported by a police patrol. According to reports from 5min.at The fire brigade's quick and professional response was crucial in preventing anything worse from happening.

But that wasn't the only important event in Kössen. On May 4th, the ceremonial blessing of a new fire engine from the volunteer fire department, which is equipped with the latest technology, took place. Commander Andreas Paluc did not miss the opportunity to welcome the numerous guests, including Mayor Reinhold Flörl and several representatives of the emergency services. The new vehicle, a Mercedes Atego 1530, has a 2000 liter water tank and a 100 liter foam tank and was purchased for 452,000 euros, with the costs being shared between the municipality and the state of Tyrol. The purchase of this vehicle ensures that the fire department remains at the cutting edge of technology to ensure the safety of the public Report from meinkreis.at emphasized.

Numerous firefighters were also sworn in and promoted at the same ceremony. This recognition underlines the importance of the fire department to the community and the outstanding work of its volunteer members. With the introduction of state-of-the-art equipment and vehicles, the Kössen Volunteer Fire Department remains well equipped to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency.