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Kapfenberg-Diemlach Fire Department: A look back at a heroic year!
The Kapfenberg-Diemlach fire department looks back on an eventful year in 2023, full of operations and volunteer hours.
Kapfenberg-Diemlach Fire Department: A look back at a heroic year!
KAPFENBERG (STMK) - A look back at an intensive year for the Kapfenberg-Diemlach volunteer fire department: The fire department's meeting took place on February 1, 2025, at which the 61 members looked back on their remarkable record of 119 missions last year. Particularly noteworthy are the 23 fire operations and 96 technical operations, some of which were made necessary by disasters such as the forest fires in Wildalpen and the storms in Deutschfeistritz and Hartberg. A total of 5 people and 6 animals were saved during these operations, which illustrates the enormous challenges faced by firefighters in recent months fireworld.at reported.
The Kapfenberg-Diemlach fire department was not only active in fires, but also in exceptional operations such as flood operations in Leibnitz and pollutant operations in Trieben. During flood periods, several fire departments were on site to maintain the decontamination site. In total, the 62 comrades of the armed forces contributed over 20,000 voluntary hours, which underlines their commitment and solidarity fire brigade lens.at impressively presented. The introduction of new base containers for forest fire operations will also further optimize operational readiness in the Bruck an der Mur region.
Honors and awards
At the fire department meeting, numerous fire department members were honored for their many years of exemplary service. Werner Günter Hauber, who received the Floriani plaque in bronze for his generous support, was particularly highlighted. Such events strengthen team spirit and motivate members to continue to work towards community safety. In the midst of increasing natural disasters, the importance of an active volunteer system for hazard prevention is becoming increasingly clear.
Be there on June 29th when the traditional fire brigade festival takes place with an exciting bocce tournament - another opportunity for members to present their community and welcome new interested parties.