Blessing of the new HLF3: Weistrach fire department ready for new challenges!

Blessing of the new HLF3: Weistrach fire department ready for new challenges!

On August 15, 2025, the feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the blessing of a new emergency vehicle (HLF3) and a portable pump (TS) from the Weistrach Volunteer Fire Department took place. Father Andreas Tüchler OSB conducted the ceremony and in his speech emphasized the importance of the blessing not only for the new equipment, but also for the volunteers who handle them. This celebration was attended by numerous guests and fire department members who appreciated the importance and commitment of the volunteers. Commander Norbert Pürmayr thanked his team for the preparatory work to purchase the vehicle, which was already ordered in 2023.

During the heated discussion about the safety and efficiency of fire engines, National Councilor Andreas Hanger underlined the enormous strength of the fire service community in Austria. He referred to the more than 7,500 committed members in the Amstetten district and expressed his thanks for the high personal responsibility of the commanders. In this context, Josef Fuchsberger, deputy district fire brigade commander, expressed concerns about the increasing forest fires in southern Europe, mentioning the FF Weistrach's special forest fire fighting service west.

Significant investments and honors

Mayor Thomas Hirsch emphasized the importance of investing in the new HLF3 in order to optimally prepare the fire department for future operations and challenges. As part of the celebration, numerous fire brigade members were honored for their services, including Josef Höfler, who can look back on 60 years of membership. Other volunteers were also recognized for their service. Among those present were Florian Kammerhuber, administrator in the district fire brigade command, and section fire brigade commander David Strahofer, who underlined the importance of the fire brigade for the community.

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