In action for Steyr: Fire brigade, 47,222 hours in 2024!

In action for Steyr: Fire brigade, 47,222 hours in 2024!

In 2024, the Steyr volunteer fire brigade under the direction of senior fire councilor Gerhard Praxmarer showed its impressive performance with a total of 619 missions. This high number comprises 237 fire operations and 382 technical assistance. The fire brigade not only moved out to scales and garden hut fires, but also mastered numerous traffic accidents and salvages from trucks and buses that led to the Mühlviertel and Obersteiermark. The missions during the flood in September, the elaborate searches for missing persons and the dramatic roof collapse among city companies Steyr were particularly concise. According to the balance sheet, a total of 146 people were rescued and the fire brigade members used 9,212.38 hours without counting the times for exercises, training and administration, fireworld.at .

fire in Münichholz

A dramatic incident occurred on August 5, 2024, when the fire brigade in the Münichholz district was alerted to a fire in a allotment hut. Anrainer noticed the emerging fire in the garden and immediately informed the emergency services. Despite a short journey time of only 500 meters, the wooden hut was already in full fire when the fire brigade arrived. To prevent the spread of the fire, two respiratory protection teams were immediately used. The risk of gas bottles stored nearby increased the risk, but in this case the gas bottle was not affected. Nevertheless, a helium gas bottle suddenly gave in under pressure, which made the situation even more difficult. A total of 39 firefighters with seven vehicles were deployed over two and a half hours, with the cooperation with the police to be highlighted, as reported. reported.