Early start at the fire brigade championship: now at 5:30 a.m.!

Early start at the fire brigade championship: now at 5:30 a.m.!

St. Veit an der Glan, Österreich - The State Fire Brigade Association of Carinthia has completed the preparations for the upcoming fire brigade championships. The opening of the event will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025. In order to meet the participants, guests and participants, the beginning was brought forward to 5:30 a.m. by half an hour. This happened for organizational reasons. Everyone involved is asked to include this new beginning time in their plans. The competition weekend promises to be exciting and the association hopes for a numerous visit, such as [Klick Carärnten] (https://www.klick-kaernten.at/133352025/frueher-start-fuer-Feuerwehr- Landesmeisterschaft/).

This year the fire brigade competition will be held on the racetrack area in St. Veit an der Glan. Different categories are planned to address the participants of different age groups. The competition for the fire brigade youth begins at 11:30 a.m. and includes group and individual competitions in the bronze and silver categories. This not only gives an insight into the performance of the fire brigade, but also offers a festival for the whole family with food on site. [Fire Brigade KTN] (https://www.feuerwehr-ktn.at/news/detailsicht/landes championship-2024/) indicates that St. Veit an der Glan is easily accessible by car and public transport, and there are sufficient parking spaces nearby.

categories and competitions

The competitions include:

• silver a
• bronze a women
• bronze a
• bronze b
• Team performance competition
• State Championship of the Cup winner (new)

The event indeed offers an outlook on the excellent training and teamwork within the fire brigades. The state youth performance competition, which is an important highlight, is particularly emphasized.

historical context and meaning of the competitions

Fire brigade competitions, such as those taking place at the state championships, have a long tradition. They are not only a test of the practical skills of the emergency services, but also promote cohesion and team spirit within the fire brigades. Thomas Reuter, head of the competition in the German Fire Brigade Association since March 2023, brings valuable insights into the development and organization of these competitions as well as their importance for the fire brigades in the entire German -speaking area with his many years of experience. Reuter himself has been active since 1992 and took part in numerous national and international competitions, which is documented for the Fire Brigade Association.

The fire brigade championships 2025 in Carinthia not only promise a competition between the best firefighters, but also entertainment and a feeling of community among visitors and participants. It is expected that this event will come to the fore the strong tradition and modern values ​​of the fire brigade.