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Heroic deeds of the fire department: 34,777 hours for safety in the district!
In 2024, the volunteer fire departments in the Waidhofen an der Thaya district managed numerous operations, including floods and fires.
Heroic deeds of the fire department: 34,777 hours for safety in the district!
In 2024, the Waidhofen an der Thaya district experienced a huge challenge for the volunteer fire departments, who worked tirelessly to ensure safety and rescue. How fireworld.at Reportedly, firefighters logged an impressive total of 34,777 hours, a drastic increase from the normal 7,000 hours per year. These voluntary operations were the result of severe natural events, including a devastating flood and numerous storms that not only caused crop fires but also devastating hail damage in the summer. In the communities of Dobersberg and Waldkirchen, freezing rain and hail caused catastrophic impacts on infrastructure, with 80% of buildings in the region affected.
The fire department, supported by 55 fire departments from surrounding districts, was there to repair the damage. On June 30, 2024, massive ice balls fell, forcing the fire department to carry out 210 missions. During the flood operations from September 14th, 98 of 112 fire brigades with over 2,180 members were active during the flood disaster, putting in 23,000 hours of unpaid work to relieve the affected areas and carry out clean-up work. In addition, the number of technical deployments rose to an 18-year high, such as ffwaidhofen.at supplemented.
Fire incidents and operations in 2024
In 2024, there were repeated major fires in the region within just five days: from a fire in a shed to eruptive fires in workshops. Despite the dangers, more than 300 firefighters stood by to prevent anything worse from happening. In total there were 42 fires, a decrease of 30% compared to 2023, while technical operations increased by 48%. The fire departments not only contributed to fighting fires in what is considered one of the most challenging years, but were also instrumental in their role in supporting communities during crisis situations. This impressively shows the high level of professionalism and commitment of the fire brigade members in the Waidhofen an der Thaya district.