Volunteering: Stahl-Judenburg's fire brigade is 6,000 hours!

Volunteering: Stahl-Judenburg's fire brigade is 6,000 hours!

Judenburg, Österreich - The Stahl Judenburg In 2024 noteworthy hours in honorary office done, which reflects the high commitment and commitment of the volunteer fire brigade members. There was no major damage event on the company premises during the reporting year, but various technical operations were carried out. These included several fire operations and missions during storms.

The fire brigade was also responsible for the alarms of the respiratory protection base throughout the area. As part of their continuous training, the emergency services carried out a total of 63 weekly exercises. In addition to the practical missions, the comrades successfully participated in performance competitions, including the acquisition of the fire service badge (FLA) in bronze and silver at the state competition in Kalsdorf as well as the successful performance in the respiratory protection performance in gold in Lebring.

recognitions and new challenges

The military assembly, which was ended by HBI Stermole after almost two hours with a simple "good salvation", also brought with it some honors. BM Lechner Manuel and Olm D.V. Krobath Manuel was awarded the earnings of the Styria Association of Styria. Furthermore, Dr. Gerwig Frühauf appointed as the new fire engine. These appointments not only emphasize the services of individual members, but also strengthen the community of the fire brigade.

The importance of breathing apparatus and their maintenance is underlined by the Respiratory protection in Styria. This supports the local fire brigades in ordering and maintaining their respiratory protection devices and ensures central procurement through the State Fire Brigade Association. Technical and legal requirements are checked to ensure that the firefighters are optimally protected.

On the broader level, the FeuerwehrStatistik 2022 that the membership of the Austrian fire brigades rose to 350.283, which has increased from 4.852 Last year means. Around 99% of the fire brigade members volunteer. The number of operations amounts to a total of 244,360, of which 180,206 technical operations and 64,154 fire operations were. Despite a slight decline compared to the previous year, the will of the fire departments are unbroken.

The fire brigade youth also had growth, while the proportion of women in the fire brigades is 8.8%. These statistics underline the relevance and the positive development of the fire brigades in Austria, which is borne by volunteering.