Foam warning in Bad Gastein: Fire brigade on a large scale!

Foam warning in Bad Gastein: Fire brigade on a large scale!

A worrying incident was reported in Bad Gastein today when alarming foam was discovered in a body of water. The volunteer fire department immediately went out to check the situation. Experts in the country determined that the foam was caused by an increased level of carbon dioxide in the water, which came from a water protection system. This system is currently in operation during ÖBB's tunnel construction work. However, as the district governor of St. Johann (Pongau) and chemists in the country confirmed, there is no reason for concern because the environment was not polluted ORF Salzburg reported.

Professional fire brigade and training in Baden-Württemberg

Meanwhile, in the neighboring state of Baden-Württemberg, the role of professional fire departments is becoming increasingly important. Full-time firefighters work in eight cities, including Stuttgart, Heidelberg and Freiburg. These members of the professional fire service, who work as civil servants in the fire service, undergo extensive training programs that follow six months to two years of fire service training. This concludes a career with a career test and ensures that the firefighters are optimally prepared for their operations. Measures for the recruitment and further training of fire brigade members are also available on the website Baden-Württemberg State Fire Brigade School to find.