Woman plunges in Brunnenschacht: Fire brigade saves quickly in Enzersdorf!

Woman plunges in Brunnenschacht: Fire brigade saves quickly in Enzersdorf!

On July 22, 2025, a dramatic use of the fire brigade occurred in Margarethen am Moos, a municipality in Enzersdorf an der Fischa. Shortly before 4 p.m., the emergency services were alerted to a human rescue from heights or depths after a woman fell into a wells of about three meters deep, which was located in the courtyard of her house. The Margarethen fire brigade on the Moos was the first unit that arrived at the site.

The rescue measures were initiated immediately. With the help of a three -way and a plug -in conductor, the emergency services managed to free Ms. quickly and professionally from the shaft. Although she had suffered indefinite injuries, first medical medical care could be ensured on site by an ambulance. A rescue helicopter was requested to support, but did not have to intervene. The fire brigades from Enzersdorf an der Fischa and Bruck on the Leitha were also ready to provide further support. The rescue was successfully completed after just a few minutes, which underlines the efficiency of the emergency services.

role of the fire brigade in Germany

The fire brigade's operations are among the central tasks of the emergency services, which, in addition to rescuing, also include extinguishing, mounting and protecting. According to Statista, there were around 48,100 fire brigades in Germany at the end of 2022 that perform diverse tasks. The largest group within these organizations is the voluntary fire departments that count over a million members. These volunteers have a significant share in the approximately 2.8 million missions in the area of rescue of people in an emergency or in the event of illness in 2022.

The importance of the fire brigades is also evident in the numbers: In 2022, the emergency services moved out at around 229,000 missions in fires and explosions, and tragically there were 333 fatalities through smoke, fire and flames. However, the range of applications extends beyond fires and also includes technical assistance and animal rescues.

challenges for the emergency services

The fire brigade is not only faced with challenges in the event of missions. The number of false alarms rose to around 403,000 cases in 2022, and in 2023 687 acts of violence against fire brigade members were recorded with around 1,070 people affected. A worrying trend that affects many fire brigades, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin. Almost half of the active members report insults, insults and threats that they have experienced in the past two years.

These operations are not only a question of quick action, but also of serenity and professionalism that is required by the emergency services at any moment.

For more information about the role of the fire brigade and current statistics in Germany, visit [Statista].