Volunteer fire chief Manfred Foltin: A life's work for Sollenau!

Volunteer fire chief Manfred Foltin: A life's work for Sollenau!

Waidhofen/Thaya, Österreich - The fire brigade Sollenau and the district leadership team Wiener Neustadt mourn for their esteemed comrades Manfred Foltin, who died on February 13, 2025. Foltin has been a committed member of the Sollenau volunteer fire brigade since 1979 and held significant management positions. In 2016 he took over the management of the subject area 4 (supply) in the state leadership staff. It is particularly noteworthy to be appointed "head of the staff" in the district leadership staff Wiener Neustadt in 2017, a role that he performed with heart and high commitment until the very end, such as Noen reported .

important management structure

The district management staff fire brigade (Bfüst) plays a central role in the coordination of information and public relations in the event of disasters or larger operations. In such situations, the management staff supports the district fire brigade commander in the organization and implementation of the tasks. The members, which also include department heads and staff staff, come together in the large training room of the fire station in Waidhofen/Thaya to develop effective solutions. Due to its leading role, Foldin was significantly involved in the structure and efficiency of this important body, which is clear from the various positions he had in the management staff. Information about the functions and organization of the Bfüst can be found at BfK Waidhofen

The fire brigade community not only lost an experienced leaders due to its loss, but also a comrade who always kept a cool head in difficult times and supported its fellow human beings. The unexpected death of Manfred Foltin leaves a gap in the ranks of the fire brigade and will trigger deep grief throughout the organization.