Fire brigade festival in Babensham: 150 years full of tradition and community

Fire brigade festival in Babensham: 150 years full of tradition and community

Penzing, Deutschland - A particularly anniversary is in Babensham: The fire brigades of Babensham, Penzing and Schambach celebrate their 150th birthday together! Preparations for this big festival began two years ago and are now climax. On June 18, the ceremony will be opened with a disco party, followed by a beer tapping on June 20. The big festive Sunday on June 22 promises a move over three kilometers and finally a boiler meat meal takes place on June 23. The marquee on the roundabout towards Altbabensham offers space for around 2000 visitors, which guarantees for cheerful hours!

The foundation of these fire departments is a proud 150 years ago. In the Rosenheim region there are a total of 116 voluntary fire brigades, which stands for the importance of fire fighting and disaster protection in the communities. The commanders of the three weirs are also committed: Andreas Brunnlechner from Babensham, Ludwig Egger from Penzing and Matthias Göttsberger from Schambach.

active members and missions

What about the activity of the weirs? Last year, the fire brigades totaled 73 active members, 19 of whom are 19 women. The number of operations show different activities: Babensham had 28 missions, Penzing 18 and Schambach, with his quiet application, only 7 missions. Nevertheless, the past year was challenging for all fire brigades because of several storms. The commanders primarily emphasize the cohesion and mutual support among the members.

A positive development is also emerging in the acquisition of young talent. The youth fire brigade brings a breath of fresh air to the ranks and ensures that there is still enough offspring available in the future. However, there are also complaints about the increasing bureaucratization that affects fire service.

A look at the fire brigade history

A look at the history of the fire brigade shows that the part of the fire protection has long been one of the corporate pillars of society. Already in the Roman Empire there was a kind of fire brigade with 600 slaves in 21 BC. BC and with the advent of urban structures, the need for organized fire protection also grew. In Europe, the volunteer fire brigades often developed from gymnastics clubs, while the first professional fire brigade in Vienna was founded in 1686.

These long traditions underline the importance that the fire service has and still has over the centuries. In Germany, the first volunteer fire brigade was created in Meißen in 1841, which should show how important this service is for the security of the citizens.

The upcoming celebrations in Babensham are not only an occasion for joy and festivity, but also a memory of the tireless work and the commitment of the firefighters, whose commitment is based on the service for the community.

We wish the fire brigades Babensham, Penzing and Schambach an unforgettable anniversary festival and continued success in their important work in fire fighting!

For more information and details about the events, you can do the articles from Wasserburg24 and ffw-stadtoldendorf visit and a look at the wikipedia- Fire brigade history throw.