Voluntary fire brigade in Zwettl: Successfully eliminated flood sequences in the bathroom

Voluntary fire brigade in Zwettl: Successfully eliminated flood sequences in the bathroom

In the Zwettl region (Lower Austria), the flood damage from September continues to keep the emergency services busy. The Zwettl-Bad, which was significantly affected by the floods, was particularly affected. On November 20 and 21, 2024, the members of the Zwettl-Stadt volunteer fire brigade were committed and supported the Bads employees in the urgently needed cleaning of the outdoor pools.

The heavy rains had slammed the outer pools considerably and dirty. The high groundwater situation made it possible for the water to be pumped out at a later date. It was only when the conditions allowed the firefighters to go to work.

intensive cleaning work

A total of six fire brigade members were deployed over 50 hours to free the pools of mud and dirt. These acts not only helped to bring the facility back into a usable condition, but also make an important contribution to the support of the municipality of Zwettl-NÖ.

The ongoing clean -up work is proof of the commitment of the volunteer fire departments in the region. Through their tireless efforts, they show how important community work and quick reactions are in crisis situations. The cleaning of the outdoor pool is a step to restore the leisure offer in the city as soon as possible and to enable the citizens to use the systems safe.

For more information on the consequences of the flood and ongoing work in the region, .