Bee alarm in kindergarten: Fire brigade saves the swarm safely!

Bee alarm in kindergarten: Fire brigade saves the swarm safely!

In Voitsberg, a swarm of bees on the playground of a city kindergarten causes excitement. The Voitsberg city fire brigade was alerted to secure the swarm and save the small ox eyes. Firefighters and hobby beekeeper Kristina Flecker took command and went to work with a quiet hand and a lot of patience to bring the bees to safety. After the successful capture, the busy insects were accommodated in a suitable place in nature so that they can live far away from kindergarten. [5min reported] (https://www.5min.at/5202505311156/Bienenalarm-im-kindergarten- Feuerwehr-Fuer-Fuer-Seicher-srettung/) from this assignment, which took place on May 31, 2025 at 11:56 a.m.

The campaign is exemplary for the commitment of the local fire brigade in the field of nature conservation. In order to offer the domestic pollinators such as bees and butterflies, the fire brigade youth Maria Lankowitz under the direction of Mayor Kurt Riemer created an impressive 20 square meter bee pasture. This campaign took place on April 29 on a meadow next to the building yard in Maria Lankowitz. Flower seeds were sprinkled to promote biodiversity and make an important contribution to active nature conservation. This initiative is part of the fire brigade youth week of the Austrian Federal Fire Brigade Association (ÖBFV) and shows how important environmental protection is for the community.

active nature conservation measures

The commitment to environmental protection is not only shown in the bee pasture. With projects such as "I do’s", Maria Lankowitz pursues the goal of reducing greenhouse gases and promoting the expansion of renewable energies. Educational offers related to sustainability are also brought closer to the young people, with each fire brigade youth group being supplied with seeds for around two square meters per member. This support and the great interest of the young people in the preservation of the natural livelihood have caused gratifying feedback. My district reported on the successful measures of the municipality.

The combination of fire brigade alarms due to the swarms of bees and active projects to promote nature conservation shows how closely sustainability and community life in Voitsberg are linked. Such initiatives are not only important for the environment, but also strengthen the sense of community and a sense of responsibility towards nature. In Voitsberg, not only the alarm bells ring in use, but also the bells of responsibility for the coming generations.