Held on four paws: grandchildren prevents fire catastrophe in Völkermarkt!

Held on four paws: grandchildren prevents fire catastrophe in Völkermarkt!

Bezirk Völkermarkt, Österreich - On April 11, 2025, a fire occurred in the roof structure of an outbuilding in the Völkermarkt district. The small fire brigade mission set an alarming starting point when the 10-year-old grandson of the 76-year-old owner discovered the fire. He immediately informed the neighbors, who then informed the emergency services, reports Klick Carärnten .

Overall, an impressive number of 40 comrades from the volunteer fire brigade are deployed. The fire brigades from Rinkenberg, Replach, Aich, Bleiburg and Ruden worked together cooperatively to combat fire. Thanks to the quick intervention, the fire could be deleted in good time before major damage could occur.

cause of the fire

The cause of the fire was quickly determined: Unbrewed fire goods from the wood chipping system had been transported into the roof structure via the fireplace. A strong wind also blew the fire material into the roof structure area, which further tightened the situation. This event illustrates the potential dangers that are associated with improper handling or insufficient maintenance of heating systems.

Fire brigade statistics 2022

In the context of the operations of the volunteer fire brigade, the statistics for 2022 show that fire brigades in Austria are under enormous pressure. According to Federal Fire Brigade Association , a total of 244,360 missions were recorded last year, including 64,154 fire operations and 180,206 technical missions or storm accidents.

The number of members of the Austrian fire brigades was in 2022 at 350.283. This represents an increase of 4,852 members compared to the previous year. The increase in the youth youth, which has grown by 3,384 new members, is particularly striking. This development could indicate a growing interest in voluntary work in the fire brigade, because around 99% of the fire brigade members work on a voluntary basis.

In addition, the proportion of women in the fire brigades has increased to 30,926, which corresponds to 8.8% of the overall team. This turnaround could contribute to a more diversified and more dynamic fire brigade culture in Austria.