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New operational record for the Schwechat fire department in 2024!
On January 24, 2025, the Schwechat Volunteer Fire Department held its general meeting to reflect on the challenging year 2024. 580 operations, including 136 fire operations and a successful flood record, were highlighted. Commander Puhane paid tribute to departed comrades and promoted new members.
New operational record for the Schwechat fire department in 2024!
The Schwechat Volunteer Fire Department set a new deployment record in 2024 and was deployed a total of 580 times, as Commander Chief Fire Inspector Maximilian Puhane reported at the general meeting on January 24, 2025. This includes 136 fire operations, including spectacular incidents such as the Hammerbrotwerk fire and a house fire in Netzgasse. Particularly outstanding was a human rescue on the Vienna/Schwechat city border, in which the rescue chain worked optimally, as well as the reactions to the storm in September, which led to 95 missions within just four days. Puhane praised the professional cooperation of all emergency services and thanked the volunteers for their support fireworld.at reported.
News and Honors
The year 2024 meant not only challenges for the fire department, but also significant successes. The meeting also included a memorial service to three deceased comrades. Thanks to the committed members, including 90 active firefighters, 6 reservists and 7 young people in the fire department youth, this impressive performance record was achieved. The mayor and other guests of honor were also present to pay tribute to the emergency services. The total number of operations over the last few years shows a continuous increase, from 514 operations in 2022 to the above-mentioned 580 operations, which illustrates the increasing workload and the challenges facing the fire department noen.at reported.