Young fire brigade in Perg: Knowledge test inspires 350 participants!

Young fire brigade in Perg: Knowledge test inspires 350 participants!

Perg, Österreich - On November 30, 2024, 350 members of the fire brigade youth from the Perg district competed for a knowledge test that took place once a year, which for the first time also welcomed participants from the Kirchdorf and Urfahr-Environment districts this year. Under the direction of Alexandra Köck, the district specialist for fire service youth training, the young firefighters had to prove what they had learned at various stations. The topics of the test included extensive knowledge of fire brigade, climate protection, dangerous substances, rank and first aid. Meinzärzt reported about the exciting challenges that the participants faced.

Royal roots of the Perg

The city of Perg can look back on an eventful story that goes back to the 6th and 8th centuries. The region was once part of the Avarmark, which was founded under Emperor Charlemagne to ward off the increasingly threatening presence of the Avars. The district is rich in historical influences, including the settlement of Baiern and Slavs, which have been preserved in the place names to this day. Names such as Tobra (Eichenwald) and Preschnitzer (birch) prove the Slavic roots of this area, while many Bavarian names are due to the historical legacy from the time of the migration. Historical finds, such as a bronze cross bronze, prove the early transition from paganism to Christianity in the region, as Austria-forum reports .

The central role of Perg in the history of Austria is shaped by the founding of the city in the 12th century when it developed into a marketplace. The varied history of Perg also includes the influence of the gentlemen of Perg and the early development of a flowering millstone industry, which was crucial for the economic bloom of the region. From the beginnings of the settlement by Charlemagne to the major cultural -historical events that found echoes in Central Europe and beyond, Perg is a lively testimony of Austrian history.