Ceremonial 50th birthday: Bad Ischls Fire Brigade Held Markus Plaß honored!

Ceremonial 50th birthday: Bad Ischls Fire Brigade Held Markus Plaß honored!

Bad Ischl, Österreich - A festive evening full of gratitude and joy took place on May 28, 2025 in the tool shed of the main fire station Bad Ischl. On this special day, Markus Plaß's 50th birthday was celebrated, a committed member of the Bad Ischl volunteer fire brigade, which has been active for the community for 38 years. Markus started his fire brigade career in Bad Hall and found his way through various functions to the main fire station Bad Ischl, which he changed from love for the region and its people in 2017.

In previous years he held important offices such as respiratory protection officer, train commander and training officer. The commander of the fire brigade, Jochen Eisl, honored Markus Plaß with a warm speech and praised his invaluable commitment in volunteering. The deputies Hannes Stibl and the training representative also joined the handover of the gift and ensure an unforgettable evening of the congratulations and celebrations.

a strong team for the community

The fire department Bad Ischl, which has almost 650 members, is not only a central institution in the city, but also an important element of security in the region. With a total of ten fire brigade units, spread over the municipal area of ​​around 163 km², it ensures quick help for fellow citizens in an emergency. The structure of the voluntary fire brigades in Bad Ischl creates a comprehensive supply, be it in the main fire station in Bad Ischl or in the numerous voluntary fire brigades of the surrounding communities such as Jainzen, Lauffen, Mitterweißenbach and Pfandl.

The fire brigade not only has the task of extinguishing fires, but also in technical operations, rescue campaigns and many other emergencies. The comrade is particularly important on the training. Markus Plaß contributes significantly to the training and training level of the fire brigade members and ensures that the equipment is always optimally placed. The responsibility associated with these tasks shows how important well -trained firefighters are for the security of the community.

insights into the fire brigade

The fire service is an indispensable part of public security, and beyond Austria there are many regulations and norms that affect both, volunteers and professional fire brigades. Internationally, the organization of the fire brigades differs, so that the members of a volunteer fire brigade in Germany, for example, work in a slightly different setting than is the case in Austria. In Germany, the fire brigades are structured according to federal states, while belonging to the volunteer fire brigade is voluntary everywhere. The basic training for prospective firefighters is usually initially carried out at the municipal or district level and is therefore different from region to region.

There is also a lot of emphasis on youth promotion; There are already children and youth groups in many fire departments that lay the foundation for later active membership. Interest in fire service is awakened with exciting exercises and competitions at a young age. A good way to ensure that the next generation is well prepared for the challenges of being a fire brigade.