Fire brigade meeting: strong results and new faces in Easter!

Fire brigade meeting: strong results and new faces in Easter!

The Augsdorf Volunteer Fire Department and the Ebensee Volunteer Fire Department and their committed members set an example for their indispensable service to the community. In Augsdorf, Commander Richard Nowak and his deputy Klaus Kostynski presented an impressive 23 missions and countless exercises, which resulted in almost 2,000 volunteer hours for the population in a busy year. Particularly noteworthy is the addition of Anna Aichholzer, who is the first female firefighter to join the team. Mayor Ferdinand Vouk praised the tireless efforts of the firefighters and emphasized that they are selfless and reliable when the situation becomes dire. Honors for long-standing members, such as that of former commander Hans Stroj for 60 years in the fire department, underline the traditional spirit of the organization. For the future, preparations have already been made for the traditional maypole erection on May 1st klick-kaernten.at reported.

Statistics and challenges in Ebensee

Elsewhere in Ebensee, Commander ABI Christoph Pilz evaluated the performance of his fire department during the 126th annual general meeting. In the anniversary year of 2012, the fire department was called out a total of 82 times, which represents a decrease of 24% compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, the volunteer comrades were active in 18 fire operations and 64 technical operations, covering more than 6,492 kilometers. The number of operations varies greatly and reflects, among other things, weather-related challenges that the fire department had to overcome. The financial outlook is positive, thanks to smart management and the generosity of the population, providing a solid financial cushion that points to an optimistic future. The youth department also did a remarkable job with over 4,830 hours of training. The promotion of several youth fire brigade members is particularly pleasing salzi.at reported.