Faces of the fire brigade: men and women who protect our community

Faces of the fire brigade: men and women who protect our community

In the Schwaz district, which includes a total of 39 volunteers and 5 company fire brigades, over 2,900 firefighters are involved. These emergency services are not only important for their respective communities, but also have an effect beyond the limits of their individual fire brigades. The Schwaz district fire brigade association not only promotes fire service, but also represents the interests of the volunteer fire brigades and the company fire brigades to superordinate authorities and the state of Tyrol.

Under the motto "People who move", a number of personalities within the association are now presented. These firefighters not only serve their service, but also bring their knowledge and commitment to strengthen the community. The common goal is to promote security and further develop the community. Each of these firefighters actively helps to keep the fire brigade culture in the district and inspire the next generation.

The faces of the fire brigade

A central player is Hansjörg Eberharter, district fire brigade commander since 2022 and has been a member of the Schwendau volunteer fire brigade since 1986. His motivation lies in cooperation and camaraderie, which he sees as one of the strongest forces in the association. In his career, he experienced both beautiful and tragic moments that shape him in the team together with his comrades.

Another important man is Herbert Eibl, who has been active at the Uderns volunteer fire brigade since 1988. As the deputy of the district fire brigade commander, he is also head of the disaster assistant. Eibl emphasizes that in particular the operations in which he could help people who motivate and fulfill him.

Marco Plattner from Vomperbach shows how important he is to shape the direct. He has been the district leader since 2022 and brings ideas from the individual fire brigades into play to support their further development. In addition to many beautiful moments, he describes a particularly touching disaster in Sellrain, in which the gratitude of the population remained unforgettable.

also Hannes Eberharter, treasurer of the district fire brigade association, highlights the team spirit, which makes the work in the association more pleasant. His most important experience was the acquisition of the fire service badge in gold, which is considered a kind of “fire brigade matura” for many members.

Section commanders such as Helmut Künig, Gebhard Klotz and Siegfried Geisler, who bring their experiences and values into the training of young fire brigade members, are also part of this community. Künig is a newly elected section manager in Achenkirch, while Geisler has been responsible for the Zell am Ziller section since 2009. Their joint motivation is to promote cooperation within the fire brigade and the exchange between the sections.

With another series of subject -based department heads within the district fire brigade association, the diversity and specialization of the firefighters becomes clear. Stefan Geisler, district fire brigade inspector, is committed to high training standards, while Gert Delazer and Stefan Rinnergschwentner are responsible for water services and flight services. They have strongly shaped their experiences and challenges in missions and sharpened their eyes for the dangers and the necessary caution.

The fire brigade youth is another central aspect that Magdalena Bichler promotes as a department head. She has been active since 1998 and motivates young people to take responsibility and experience camaraderie. Your passion is to transfer valences that should pave the way for future generations.

Finally, the aspect of public relations is also treated, which is represented by Marcel Kreidl. His task is to represent the fire service in public and to familiarize them with legal framework. Kreidl brings an important element into fire work, which is often overlooked, but is essential for the smooth running of the organization.

The series "The district fire brigade association Schwaz and its faces" aims to present the commitment and performance of these firefighters and to raise awareness of their work in the community. It is to be hoped that the stories and experiences of these remarkable men and women will create further support and appreciation for the fire brigade in the Schwaz district. For detailed information, interested readers can have a comprehensive report www.zillertalerzeitung.at view.