National holiday in Gloggnitz: Ceremony with honors and new vehicles!

National holiday in Gloggnitz: Ceremony with honors and new vehicles!

On October 28, 2025, Gloggnitz celebrated an impressive national holiday that was characterized by hospitality and thanks to local firefighters. The ceremony took place on Dr. Karl Renner Platz took place, where, in addition to the community, the fire department also invited people to a fitting celebration. In this context, honors were given to numerous members who had distinguished themselves through their tireless efforts. noen.at reports that Mayor René Blum and fire chief Thomas Rauch were visibly pleased with the high-profile event.

The ceremony included not only the honors, but also the ceremonial unveiling of a memorial stone for peace, a sign of cohesion in the community. There was also a holy mass led by Pastor Ernst Pankl and Eike Claas Hoberg, which provided the spiritual framework for the celebrations.

Anniversaries and committed members

This year was also a special one for the Gloggnitz-Stadt volunteer fire department, as four members were honored for their many years of service. Barbara Kern and Manfred Höller are celebrating an impressive 25 years of active service, while Robert Kern and Andreas Hönigschnabel completed their “firefighting matura” 30 years ago. Barbara Kern was one of the first women in the fire department and also did valuable work as a youth worker. courier.at highlights that Manfred Höller, Robert Kern and Andreas Hönigschnabel began their careers in the youth fire service.

Particularly noteworthy is Oliver Seit, who earned the fire brigade performance badge (FLA) in gold, which is also known as the “fire brigade matura”. This badge requires comprehensive knowledge and decisive action in complex operational activities. In Gloggnitz, a total of 25 members have the coveted award, which represents recognition of their skills as group leaders.

The contribution of the fire department

The role of volunteer fire departments in Lower Austria, especially in rural areas, is of great importance. They not only provide valuable assistance during fire incidents, but also during natural disasters and floods. The activities of the fire department are an indispensable part of the community and contribute significantly to the safety of citizens.

The October 28th celebration not only provided an opportunity to honor the dedicated members, but also to present two new fire engines that are available to the city and the fire department. This shows that the city of Gloggnitz is investing in both modern technology and the skills of its fire department so that it is always ready when help is needed.