Fire Brigade Lohmar celebrates 100 years: Awards for loyal members!

Fire Brigade Lohmar celebrates 100 years: Awards for loyal members!

In the festive framework of the Lohmar volunteer fire brigade, a special anniversary was recently celebrated: The 100th anniversary of the Lohmar fire truck was recognized again and at the same time three well-deserved members were given special recognition. Fire inspector Stefan Höndgesberg was honored for his incredible 50 years of membership with the honor of honor in gold, presented by Mayor Claudia Wija.

In addition, chief fire chief Alexander Gehlen and undercarriage Maximilian Wiemer received honors for their long -term loyalty to the fire brigade. Höndgesberg, which was previously honored with the badge of honor of the district fire brigade association, played a crucial role in the renovation of the Lohmar fire station. Gehlen, also a carrier of the badge of honor, is estimated for his professional handling of a life -threatening injury of a comrade. With these honors, the Lohmar fire brigade shows how important commitment and operational readiness are for the security of the citizens.