Reichshof Fire Department: New leadership for the next six years!

Reichshof Fire Department: New leadership for the next six years!

Something is happening in the Reichshof fire department: Dennis Doepp and Markus Bechstein have been officially appointed deputy heads of the volunteer fire department. This appointment took place as part of the annual service meeting, at which Mayor Rüdiger Gennies not only presented the appointment certificates, but also handed over a colorful bouquet of flowers. As a sign of appreciation for their commitment, both will remain in their positions until July 9, 2031 oberberg-aktuell.de reported.

Doepp now brings a proud 15 months of acting experience to his new role. Previously, he held the position almost continuously because there was a lack of some courses due to training requirements. He recently completed all the required career law courses. Likewise Markus Bechstein, who has temporarily held the position of deputy military commander for over two years after Christoph Dick resigned.

Honor for André Hombach

Another look goes to André Hombach, who was also recognized. He joined the Denklingen unit in 1987 and was youth leader from 1991 to 1998. After more than a year as acting deputy head of the fire department, Hombach resigned from his position. Mayor Gennies expressed his regret about Hombach's decision, praised his extensive commitment to the fire department and wished him all the best for the future.

Challenges in the fire service

These appointments come at a time when membership of volunteer fire departments is declining. How feuerwehrmagazin.de shows, various factors such as changed living conditions and increased professional requirements are crucial for this trend. Against this background, it is important that managers like Doepp and Bechstein not only keep an eye on the classic command tone, but also promote a cooperative leadership style that relies on respect and recognition.

The requirements for fire department managers have changed significantly over the years. Nowadays, active members expect not only professional competence, but also social skills from their superiors. An authoritarian leadership style can have a demotivating effect. This means that new ideas and modern approaches must be incorporated into daily work in order to do justice to the youth and new members.

With this fresh management team, the Reichshof fire department now has the opportunity to actively respond to the challenges of today. It also shows the desire to remain strong even in crisis situations and to always keep the needs of the members in mind. This means that the Reichshof Volunteer Fire Department has an exciting time ahead.