Farewell to Anton Podbevsek: Security Day in Feldkirchen enthusiastic!

Farewell to Anton Podbevsek: Security Day in Feldkirchen enthusiastic!

Feldkirchen, Österreich - On April 27, 2025, the first security day of the year took place in Feldkirchen, in which all flashing light organizations were represented. This included the Red Cross, the volunteer fire brigade, the Austrian army, the mountain rescue, the police, the mountain rescue and water rescue. The event offered visitors the opportunity to experience operations from various organizations at the Amtshof car park. This day was not only characterized by information transfer, but also from a very special farewell.

Anton Podbevsek, the long -time director of the Carinthian Civil Protection Association, was retired. The congratulations included his successor Christoph Sterbenz, Civil Association President Rudolf Schober and other prominent representatives, including the mayor of Feldkirchen, Martin Treffner, and City Councilor Herwig Podbevsek, was recognized for his engagement in security and his entry into civil protection in 1981.

awards and worthwhile

Another highlight of the day was the awarding of the great golden honor by Governor Peter Kaiser to Anton Podbevsek, who was honored for his services to the Republic of Austria. At this ceremony in Klagenfurt, Kaiser Podbevsek's extraordinary commitment to the safety of the population praised. His teamwork, passion, specialist knowledge and leadership qualities were also recognized.

Rudi Schober, President of the Civil Protection Association, recalled the “Child safety Olympics”, a project that Podbevsek had co -founded in 1997 and has since reached up to 20,000 elementary school children in Austria every year. In addition, Rainer Adamik was awarded the silver honor for his many years of civil protection.

future of civil protection in Carinthia

The importance of civil protection should not be underestimated. As [civil protection. They bundle, coordinate information and help the citizens to be prepared for crises through reliable information. The aim is to promote a cultural -creating personal responsibility.

Carinthia is also planning a new civil protection agreement with Friuli and the Veneto, which is intended to strengthen cooperation and coordination in the area of civil protection across borders. This initiative is seen as an important step to further optimize the security of the population.

With over 60 years of experience, civil protection in Austria stands for trust, credibility and closeness to the citizens. "Our strength: your protection" is the leitmotif that underlines the vision of a networked and informed society.