40 years of friendship: Fire brigade festival inspires Launsdorf and Lang!

40 years of friendship: Fire brigade festival inspires Launsdorf and Lang!

Last Sunday, the fire departments from Launsdorf and Lang (Stmk) celebrated an impressive anniversary: ​​40 years of friendship, which began in 1985 with a friendly exchange. The festival took place in brilliant weather at the Rüsthaus in Launsdorf, where numerous visitors and fire department members were able to enjoy a varied program. This reports meinkreis.at.

The celebrations started with a solemn Holy Mass, followed by a performance by the music group Kärnt’n Gluat. A colorful children's program was organized for the little guests, while food and drinks were well provided. Mayor Wolfgang Grilz, himself former commander of the Launsdorf fire department, and many other officials, including district fire department commander Friedrich Monai, were among the well-wishers.

Camaraderie as a cornerstone

The speeches during the celebration highlighted the importance of the partnership between the two fire departments. This was also made visible by the performance of the St. Georgen fire brigade band at the morning pint in Lang, which symbolized the close connection. “Festivals together and personal contacts have created a strong bond,” said one festival participant. The day was perceived as a clear commitment to the future of camaraderie across generations, regions and borders.

With such a partner at its side, the Launsdorf fire department will certainly have a good hand in the future. Unity and support within the fire service community plays a critical role. And in recent years, the Launsdorf fire department has distinguished itself not only as a reliable emergency service, but also as an active member of the community with numerous events and initiatives. Just recently, you could stop by the Autumn Festival on September 21st for some fun, relaxing activities, which took place from 9:00 a.m.

A look into history

The roots of the fire department go back to Roman times. As early as 21 BC The first fire department was founded in the Roman Empire in the Roman Empire, consisting of 600 slaves. Over the centuries, the technologies and organization of fire departments have developed fundamentally. In the Middle Ages, communities had to provide fire protection, and the first voluntary fire brigades in Europe often emerged from gymnastics clubs. Firefighting history includes many significant developments, from ancient buckets to modern firefighting techniques. The article provides interesting background information Wikipedia.

Overall, the anniversary celebration of the Launsdorf and Lang fire departments shows how important camaraderie and exchange are. The celebration not only confirmed the long-standing friendship between the two departments, but also their commitment to the safety and well-being of the community. And finally, it is clear: strong fire service development is essential for every community.