Firefighter love in Schwandorf: Franziska and Leon say yes!

Firefighter love in Schwandorf: Franziska and Leon say yes!

On Saturday, August 11, 2025, the wedding bells rang in the Jakobskirche in Schwandorf when Franziska Schenk and Leon Hötzl said yes. City priest Christian Kalis celebrated the wedding in a festive setting, enveloped in the atmosphere of celebration and community.

After the wedding ceremony, the newlywed couple were duly welcomed by their fire brigade colleagues from Krondorf-Richt. A particularly impressive hose trellis, complemented by the ladies of the ceremony, celebrated the special occasion as the couple walked through the trellis, accompanied by blue lights and a siren. In bright sunshine under the reception of St. Florian, the two were greeted with flowers by Commander Wolfgang Pirzer and deputy chairman Peter Radlinger.

An impressive fire brigade ritual

However, the reception was no ordinary one, because before the bride and groom could fully enjoy their big day, they had to face an exciting challenge: They had to uncouple suction hoses and put out a burning wedding house. These fire brigade-typical rituals are likely to remind many of similar weddings, where symbolic actions such as extinguishing a fire or crossing a hose tunnel are often carried out. Such customs are deeply rooted in the fire brigade wedding tradition and always make for a hell of a lot of fun - not only for the bride and groom, but also for the guests watching.

According to Hochzeitsportal24, fire brigade weddings are very popular because they often contain individual and creative elements. From homemade cakes to special wedding vehicles – the options are endless. The wedding of Jenny and Joachim can also serve as an example, where the bride and groom were welcomed by fellow firefighters and had to symbolically put out a fire. These personal elements make every celebration something very special.

Fire brigade and wedding: a perfect combination

Firefighters and weddings seem like a perfect combination. As the [Feuerwehr-Magazin](https://www.feuerwehrmagazin.de/nachrichten/news/feuerwehr-im-satz-fuer-den- Mrsarriage Application-61047) reports, the wedding season for firefighters begins with many creative and often humorous customs. Whether the bride and groom jump over a hose or sit in the basket of a turntable ladder, the ideas are just flowing. It is not only an act of love, but also a sign of solidarity and togetherness that the fire service community promotes among one another.

Franziska and Leon not only tied the knot on their celebratory day, but also exemplified the strong solidarity in the Krondorf-Richt fire department. Their joint activities as active fire department members and their connection to the community show that they not only belong together in action, but also in their private lives.

In a world where love is often at the forefront, the combination of fire brigade traditions and wedding celebrations shows that community and cohesion are essential. May Franziska and Leon Hötzl's life be as bright and full of joy as their wedding day!