Heads of the Bad Goisern volunteer fire brigade: Successful performance test!

Heads of the Bad Goisern volunteer fire brigade: Successful performance test!

Bad Goisern, Österreich - On June 11, 2025, four groups of the Bad Goisern volunteer fire brigade successfully took part in the training exam for the fire service performance badge. This test simulated realistic use scenarios such as hedge fires, room fires and fluid fires in order to test the willingness of the firefighters. It was a special challenge to identify the storage locations of the operating devices in the vehicle when the doors are closed.

After the attack commands, the participants had to carry out various measures. These included the extinguishing attack with a jet pipe or foam under respiratory protection, securing the site and building a high -performance fan. The correct discontinuation of radio reports and the structure of the water supply from a hydrant were also part of the test. These practical exercises are essential to ensure security and effectiveness in use. All 22 participants received the fire service performance badge in bronze, silver or gold. Fire brigade commander Claus Ebner praised the level of training of the members and underlined that many of the firefighters had already taken part in this demanding performance test, which indicates the high quality of training. Fireworld reports that…

Details on the training exams

The training exams for fire brigade badges are divided into different categories. These include the fire brigade youth badge, the training badge "extinguishing", the training badge "respiratory protection" and other specialized badges. Since 2007, the results of these exams have been electronically recorded by the district fire brigade command. The registration process is clearly defined and includes the input of relevant member data and the exam date. Feuerwehr.gv.at informs about…

A similar event took place on November 4, 2023 in Ebensee, where a total of four groups of the fire brigade also successfully completed the fire service performance badges in bronze and silver. Again, deployment scenarios such as fluid fires and room fires were practiced, with the participants to demonstrate their skills within a certain time frame. The district command of the four-member evaluator team evaluated the services, whereby error points could be taken into account in the evaluation. FF Ebensee reports that…

The fire brigade matura, which some comrades have already completed, is made up of various areas, such as training in the fire brigade, the calculation and determination of fire risks and the granting of commands. This additional training underlines the commitment of the members who constantly expand and improve their knowledge.