Firefighter hero and wedding photographer: Daniel Wanner unites love!

Firefighter hero and wedding photographer: Daniel Wanner unites love!

In the heart of Puchheim there is a special person who combines the best of two worlds: Daniel Wanner. At 42, he is not only a dedicated fire chief, but also a passionate wedding photographer. His love of photography has accompanied him since childhood and has become a professional mission. The firefighter, who has been the commander in Puchheim-Ort since 2012, has specialized in wedding reports in recent years. He accompanies bridal couples from the emotional preparation to the celebration itself and captures the small, often invisible details that make a wedding so special. Merkur reports that ...

With over 20 years of experience in photography, Wanner has a knack for capturing the perfect moment. He photographs between five and ten weddings a year and uses his skills to relax brides and grooms and give them a feeling of security. The combination of his two passions – firefighting and photography – makes him a unique character in the region.

The everyday life of a firefighter and photographer

Daniel Wanner cleverly juggles his time between the various demands of his life. In addition to his role as commander, he spends many hours a week in the fire department. He works full-time as a businessman in a fire department supply company. His duties as a photographer and firefighter rarely overlapped, but one humorous incident remained in his memory: During a civil wedding, his emergency beeper suddenly sounded, which caused amused reactions from both him and the guests.

Like many volunteers, Wanner is dependent on support from his employer. Being involved in the fire department brings with it some challenges, especially when it comes to balancing work and deployment. In Bavaria, over 300,000 people are active in volunteer fire departments, which are often called to operations during working hours. The state fire brigade law stipulates that employers must continue to pay wages during periods of leave, which is a burden for many companies. Süddeutsche highlights that...

The importance of volunteering

The challenge of balancing volunteer work and work is not just an issue for Daniel Wanner. Theo Vorndran, managing director of a small metal construction company, is actively involved in the volunteer fire department and supports his employees who do voluntary work. Employers like him enable firefighters to react flexibly to operations, which is extremely important for the volunteer fire department. The importance of volunteering is recognized through awards for “volunteer-friendly companies”, which are intended to increase awareness of the role of companies in volunteering.

Daniel Wanner is proud to combine his two passions. His photography contributes to the memory of unforgettable days while at the same time he protects the community in his role with the fire department. A true role model for many who shows that you can be successful and passionate even in a hectic everyday life. The time he spends on the fire department and in photography fills him with joy and shows that there is always room for what is close to your heart. Daniel Wanner is represented on his website.