Lohmar fire truck celebrates 100 years - honors for deserved members!

Lohmar fire truck celebrates 100 years - honors for deserved members!

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In Lohmar, not only the 100 years of the Lohmar fire truck were celebrated on September 21, 2024, but also pronounced special honors of many years of members, which made this event even more remarkable. At a family festival that was dedicated to the fire brigade, the achievements of a total of three members were the focus of the celebrations.

fire inspector Stefan Höndgesberg is particularly noteworthy. His 50-year loyalty to the fire brigade was awarded the gold medal. Mayor Claudia Wija presented the honor in the name of the Minister of the Interior of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. Höndgesberg, who joined the youth fire brigade at the tender age of 12 in 1974, has been involved in numerous leading positions over the course of his career, including as a fire -fighting guide and currently in a specialist committee.

honors for long -term merits

Main fire chief Alexander Gehlen also received an award for 25 years of work in the fire brigade. In addition to his role as a press officer, he actively participated in the fire truck's support association and has the management of the IUK unit. Gehlen, who has been wearing the badge of honor of the district fire brigade association since 2019, has proven to be a reliable supporter in critical missions and has always looked at the well -being of his comrades. His impressive balance sheet repeated challenges such as an assignment in which a comrade was seriously injured.

The third honored, undercarriage Maximilian Wiemer, was also awarded the fire brigade for his 25-year belonging to the honor in silver. Wiemer is an integral part of youth work and recently founded a sports group within the fire truck. Committed, he also showed sporting performances at the Cologne Tower Stair Run and is currently celebrating a special moment for the fire brigade Lohmar as part of the triumvirate.

The celebrations reflect the great commitment of the members of the Lohmar volunteer fire brigade. Mayor Wija emphasized the tireless efforts of the firefighters and their indispensable role in the service of the community during the honors. The fire brigade looks proudly on their history and the role models under their ranks, which are not only through their individual performance, but also through teamwork and dedication.

Overall, it can be seen that the Lohmar volunteer fire brigade not only looks back on a long Tradition, but is still shaped by the passion and commitment of its members. The joy of cooperation and the common missions will remain in the next few years. Details on the honors and the anniversary celebrations are documented extensively, as reported . .