First fire service competition in Lengdorf: tension and winning streak!

First fire service competition in Lengdorf: tension and winning streak!

Lengdorf, Österreich - On June 7, 2025, Mitterberg-St. Martin, the first fire brigade performance competition of the year. This event was characterized by a high number of participants, as numerous comrades from the fire brigade competed. A total of 38 rounds went across the stage, which took place under not always simple weather conditions. The organization of the competition was responsible for the area fire brigade association Liezen, and the implementation was carried out according to the ÖBFV competition regulations, without considering age points, only in the fire-fighting attack.

Special thanks spoke competition manager ABI D.F. Diethard Perner from the evaluators who made a significant contribution to the success of the event. The award ceremony then took place at the Lengdorfer Waldfest and provided a festive atmosphere. One highlight was the honor in which the rating clip in bronze was presented to Abi Ing. Christian Demmerer and Olm Susanne Kopf. This award recognizes your commitment and services in fire brigade.

competitive types and participants

Insight into similar competitions show that a area fire service competition took place in Mitterberg on May 28, 2022. At that time, 22 competition groups competed, including a pure group of girls from chapels, who won the day's victory in the guest rating. Such events not only offer a platform for the competition, but also promote team spirit and the community among the fire brigades.

Future of fire brigade competitions

The fascination with fire brigade competitions will be unbroken for the coming years. In 2024, for example, the 14th Federal Fire Brigade performance competition will take place in Feldkirch, in which over 400 groups from Austria and other countries are expected. These events are not only competitions, but also an opportunity for the exchange between the fire brigade members from different regions. Fire brigade President Robert Mayer praised the performance of the participants and the excellent organization that makes such events possible.

Overall, the fire service competitions show how important training, teamwork and competition spirit are in the fire service. The comrades are preparing intensively to demonstrate their skills and act quickly and efficiently in an emergency.