New forest fire professionals: 50 firefighters start the operation!

A new unit for forest fire fighting in Fürstenfeld was founded to react to the increasing fire.
A new unit for forest fire fighting in Fürstenfeld was founded to react to the increasing fire. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

New forest fire professionals: 50 firefighters start the operation!

In Fürstenfeld, an extraordinary commitment to protection against forest fires shows: a new unit was founded in the fire brigade area, which is particularly concerned with combating forest fires. This does not happen without reason, because the risk of forest and surface fires increases steadily. Nowadays, hot, dry summer and the leisure behavior of many people are known as factors that significantly increase the risk. MeinDärzirk reports that over 50 trained fire brigade comrades have come together in a new forest fire.

In order to be prepared for the challenges of vegetation fires, extensive training was initiated. This training included a theoretical training phase for around 90 emergency services, followed by practical exercises in Bad Blumau. The participants were able to learn important tactics and how to deal with special equipment under the guidance of main branded inspector Jürgen Mathä and extinguishing master Christoph Csecsinovits.

increasing risk of forest fire due to climate change

climate change remains an urgent topic that also affects forest fire fighting. According to forest knowledge Experts expect that weather extremes such as heat waves and heavy storms not only increase, but also increase the likelihood of forest and surface fires. Above all, the forecasts that predict heating by up to 5.4 ° C to 2100 make it clear that we are all required to take proactive measures.

The commitment in Fürstenfeld is an important step in the right direction. The new unit will be extremely important for the precaution, since about half of the area of ​​Austria consists of forest. The equipment of the forest fire train was financed by the State Fire Brigade Association of Styria, and it is planned that further special units will arise in all Styrian fire brigade areas.

training opportunities for emergency services

The training of the new forest fire professionals is only the beginning. After the basic training, further advanced courses at the fire and civil protection school in Lebring are planned. Euro-waldbrand offers additional seminars that focus on early detection and quick action in fires. These courses are not only intended for firefighters, but also for forest owners and employees of aid organizations to optimize cooperation in an emergency.

In summary, it can be said that the establishment of the new forest fire fighting unit in Fürstenfeld is a step in the right direction in order to be able to counter the increasingly threatening danger from forest fires. With well -founded training and the right equipment, the emergency services are well equipped to intervene in the event of fires and prevent the worst.

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OrtFürstenfeld, Österreich
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