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New leadership duo at the Neukirchen-Vluyn Volunteer Fire Department!
On July 10, 2025, David Schade was appointed head of the Neukirchen-Vluyn Volunteer Fire Department, supported by Marius Beeker and Thorsten Eckhardt. The new team focuses on training, digitalization and recruiting young talent.
New leadership duo at the Neukirchen-Vluyn Volunteer Fire Department!
On July 15, 2025, the Neukirchen-Vluyn fire department became the scene of an important personnel decision. David Schade, an experienced firefighter, was appointed as the new head of the volunteer fire department. This decision, made following a hearing on June 17, 2025, came into force on July 10, 2025. The 37-year-old, who has been part of the fire department since 2000 and works full-time as a company firefighter, is taking on responsibility at a time that presents both great challenges and promising opportunities.
Schade is supported by his deputies, Marius Beeker and Thorsten Eckhardt. Beeker, a 33-year-old member of the Niep firefighting group, has been appointed acting deputy leader, while Eckhardt will remain on the management team until February 5, 2026. Schade and his team have big plans: Topics such as training, digitalization, recruiting young talent and structural further developments are particularly on the agenda. Schade emphasizes the importance of teamwork, reliability and cohesion within the fire department.
Focus on the future of the fire service
The fire brigade management plans to initially focus on the areas that were left behind last year. Schade wants to prioritize what is urgent and what is important in the long term. “We have to pull together to overcome the challenges effectively,” said Schade. Future developments within the fire department should respond to the needs of the community and be based on current circumstances.
An important aspect of the work within the volunteer fire department is training. The basic training begins with squad training, which not only conveys theoretical content such as legal knowledge and equipment knowledge, but also includes practical activities. These modules are crucial for the firefighters' operational capability and include training to become radio operators and breathing apparatus wearers. Youth fire brigade members aged 16 and over can also take part in this basic training in order to immerse themselves in the world of fire brigade at an early stage.
The Neukirchen-Vluyn volunteer fire department is not only facing personnel changes, but also a phase of further development and growth. With Schade at the helm and a committed team in the background, it will be exciting to see what progress and innovations will be implemented in the fire department's commendable work in the future.