Augsburg fire department saves fluffy bird of prey Schorre”!

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On February 20, 2025, the Augsburg professional fire department rescued a runaway chick. Candidate fire chiefs are also being sought.

Augsburg fire department saves fluffy bird of prey Schorre”!

A remarkable incident occurred in Augsburg on February 20, 2025. A young bird of prey, clumsy due to its age, fell from its nest onto the ground. The fluffy “Schorre” was potentially in danger because he was inadequately winged and needed support. The Augsburg fire department reacted immediately and took the animal to the vet after the rescue fireworld.at reported.

The fire brigade not only addressed the animal emergency, but also provided information about job offers in the fire service. Fire chief candidates are being sought for the 2026 training year. The application deadline ends on June 30, 2025. Employment requirements include a secondary school diploma and physical fitness. From March 1, 2026, those interested can start their career with the Augsburg professional fire department. The detailed requirements and the process of the recruitment test can be found on the city website augsburg.de informed.

Training details

The training includes theoretical and practical preparation for the fire service, which is at least 800 hours. Those interested can look forward to exciting content that covers all aspects from vehicle knowledge to respiratory protection and rescue techniques. In addition, the focus is on realistic operational exercises, which underlines the practice-oriented training.