Mogersdorf's mountain fire brigade celebrates 100 years of rescue history!

Mogersdorf's mountain fire brigade celebrates 100 years of rescue history!

Mogersdorf, Österreich - Mogersdorf is about a very special celebration: the Bergler fire brigade celebrates its 100th anniversary. The weir was founded in 1924 and looks back on a moving story that was shaped by numerous challenges, including financial subsidies and the fire station's location question. The anticipation for the anniversary party, which takes place on Sunday, June 8th, in front of the fire station in the marquee. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. These events attract not only the active members, but also the entire village community.

The Bergler fire brigade has reached many milestones as the second fire brigade of the Mogersdorf-Ort fire brigade since it was founded. In 1974, today's fire station was inaugurated after the weir took its own way in the 1960s. The first commander, Stefan Lex, laid the foundation for a traditional fire brigade, which is now led by Sebastian Scheuchenpflug. A year ago he succeeded Edwin Lex, who was an incredible 30 years at the top of the Bergler weir.

A look at the past and the presence of the fire brigade

The beginnings were modest: initially the weir only had a batch injection, and water had to be tediously filled with buckets. It was only in the 1960s that the first engine injection injection did its job. Financing also repeatedly represented a challenge. In order to obtain money for uniforms and fire protection facilities, numerous events and bloch trains were organized, which strengthened the cohesion in town.

The celebrations for the 100th birthday of the Bergler fire brigade not only have a nostalgic character, but also serve to honor the community and the commitment of the firefighters. The fire station and devices are the result of decades of work and dedication of active members.

a celebration with tradition and heart

As in Mogersdorf, fire brigade festivals are also very popular in other parts of Austria. For example, the Lohmar fire truck celebrated its 100th anniversary in August 2023 with an open day, in which visitors had the opportunity to experience the work of the fire brigade up close. Such events are not only occasions to celebrate, but also to show the services of the fire brigade and the support of the communities.

for everyone interested: The Bergler fire brigade cordially invites you to take part in the anniversary celebration and jointly celebrate the tradition of the fire brigade industry. For questions and further information, the members of the weir are available at any time. Mark the June 8th - a day on which the community comes together to look back on 100 years of fire brigade history!