Blessing of the new HLFA3: Fire brigade celebrates community and commitment!

Blessing of the new HLFA3: Fire brigade celebrates community and commitment!

Last Saturday, October 5, 2024, a significant ceremony took place in Markt Piesting: the blessing of the new HLFA3 vehicle, which was only picked up from Rosenbauer two days earlier. The event attracted numerous firefighters and guests of honor, who accepted the invitation on this special occasion.

among the guests was also commander Markus Schüttner, who was able to welcome a large number of dignitaries, including NR Irene Neumann-Hartberger. Di Franz Dinhobl and Mag. Monika Rauhs, the district headmaster deputy. The mayor of Waldegg, Katharina Trettler, was also present, as well as Vice Mayor Franz Wöhrer and many members of the municipal council. The section fire brigade commander of the district WR. Neustadt and delegations of the surrounding fire brigades, such as the Brunn volunteer fire brigade, Dreistetten, Steinabrückl and Wöllersdorf. A delegation from the Hungarian Feienönőzsolca Önkéntes Tűzoltó Egyesület, who bought the old Iveco Magirus, had also appeared.

meaning of the new vehicle

In the speeches that were kept during the ceremony, OBR Karl-Heinz Greiner, Vicebgm emphasized. Franz Wöhrer, BH-StV. Mag. Monika Rauhs and Labt. DI Franz Dinhobl unanimously the central role of the modern emergency vehicle for the fire brigade. In view of the flood disaster, which had hit parts of Lower Austria three weeks ago, the procurement of HLFA3 is of great importance. The speakers not only emphasized the importance of technology, but also the tireless, voluntary use of the firefighters and expressed their thanks to all those who are at the side of the population in their free time.

In the course of the celebration, several members of the fire brigade association were also awarded: Gerhard Hauer, Patrik Klecacky, Martin Schaffrian and Manfred Wöhrer received the Medal of Merit in the Bronze of the Lower Austrian LFV, while Commandant Markus Schüttner was honored with the 2nd class earnings in silver. Bfkur Father Michael took over the ceremonial blessing of the new vehicle in the presence of the godmother Gabi Machacek before the ceremony with the national anthem ended.

The musical framework was designed by the "brisk music", while the culinary tasting by Susanne Kalteneggers Gustostückerl was provided. This event not only marks an important step in the modernization of the fire brigade equipment, but also a sign of the community and appreciation for fire work, which is often unnoticed.

A look into the future shows that the Fire Brigade Markt Piesting is well equipped in order to be able to react quickly and effectively in the future. For more information and photos for the event see the official Website .