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Villach and Rinkenberg Fire Department: Heroic deeds and awards in focus!
The Villach fire department looks back on 2024: 1,292 missions, 166 members and numerous honors at the annual general meeting.
Villach and Rinkenberg Fire Department: Heroic deeds and awards in focus!
In 2024, the Villach main fire station showed an impressive operational record, which was presented at the annual general meeting on March 16, 2025 in the Parkhotel Villach. The fire department managed a total of 1,292 operations, including 523 fire operations and 769 technical operations, in which 113 people and 41 animals were rescued. The emergency vehicles covered a remarkable 35,316 kilometers, while the members of the guard spent a remarkable 36,528 volunteer hours on operations, preparedness, and training and further education. The commitment and commitment of the 166 members, which also include 22 young people, are crucial to the effectiveness of the fire department. In addition, HLM Erwin Lassnig was honored as an “animal protection hero” for his animal rescue operations, and Commander HBI Harald Geissler received the “Silver Badge of Honor” for his outstanding efforts in the fire service, such as fireworld.at reported.
Honors and investments
The Rinkenberg Volunteer Fire Department also looked back on an active 2024 season. In total, this fire department went out on 22 missions and the 101 members worked over 11,000 voluntary hours. The 13 active young people were also involved in the fire department, working a total of 2,326 hours. A significant step forward was the purchase of a new small fire engine worth 172,000 euros, which represents an important step in the further development of the fire department. At its 97th Annual General Meeting, numerous honors and promotions were made, including the swearing-in of several new members. Ivo Müller and Josef Tomic were honored for 25 and 40 years of membership, respectively, and these awards underline the commitment and connection of the comrades to the Rinkenberg fire department, as in a report by meinkreis.at held.
The continuous training and extensive community work not only promote operational readiness, but also secure the future of the fire department in the region.