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Fanfares and honors: 132nd fire brigade day inspires in Hopfgarten!
On May 25, 2025, the 132nd district fire brigade day took place in Hopfgarten in the Defereggental, with numerous guests of honor and awards.
Fanfares and honors: 132nd fire brigade day inspires in Hopfgarten!
On May 25, 2025, the 132nd district fire brigade day took place in the Defereggenal, organized by the Hopfgarten volunteer fire brigade. The event, which took place in front of the Kulturhaus in Hopfgarten, came 35 flags, various music bands and numerous guests of honor. Among those present were Federal Fire Brigade President Robert Mayer, state fire brigade commander Jakob Unterladstätter and other high -ranking representatives such as district chief Bettina Heinricher and State Councilor Astrid Mair.
As part of the ceremony, a new team transport vehicle from the Hopfgarten fire brigade was blessed by Pastor Damian Frysz. District fire brigade commander Harald Draxl and Mayor Markus Tönig gave speech and emphasized the indispensable role of the volunteer fire brigades in the district. It was particularly emphasized that over 2,000 members in the district are active who performed a total of 972 missions in 2024, including 165 fires and 232 technical assistance.
awards and promotions
Another central point of the district fire brigade day was the honor of deserved fire brigade members. In this context, several promotions were announced: Alexander Grimm from FF St. Veit i. Def. Became chief fire chief, Martin Unterweger from FF Huben i. O. promoted to the main fire chief. In addition, Andreas Kofler (FF Panzendorf) and Paul Gstrein (FF Thurn) received the rank of a fire inspector, while Florian Unterweger (FF Thurn) was appointed chief fire inspector.
In addition, exceptional services were recognized. The signs of earnings of the district fire brigade association in various stages were awarded to numerous members, including Raimund Brunner (bronze, FF gloss) and Martin Unterweger (Gold, FF Huben). Awards in bronze for the fire brigade of the state of Tyrol received, among others, Leonhard Trojer (FF outdoor graves) and Herbert Putzhuber (FF AINET).
A look at the fire brigade in Germany
worldwide fire brigades play an essential role in the field of disaster protection. According to Statista, there were around 48,100 fire brigades in Germany at the end of 2022, with the volunteer fire brigades make up the largest share and count over a million members. In 2022, around 229,000 missions were recorded for fires and explosions, while the fire brigade was active in several million missions in areas such as personal emergence.
The number of operations illustrate the central role of fire departments in society. The range of operations ranges from fire fighting to technical assistance. However, it should be noted that the number of false alarms also increases, which led to an increased burden for the emergency services. Numerous fire brigade members have reported attacks and violence in recent years, which underlines the challenges of the organizations.
In summary, it can be said that the district fire brigade day in the Defereggental not only represents a platform for honoring the services, but also illustrates the urgency and relevance of fire work in today's society. The event in the Hopfgarten was an impressive sign for the community and the tireless efforts of the volunteer fire brigades.