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Böblingen honors fire department heroes: An evening full of awards!
On October 28th, 2025, outstanding achievements by the youth fire department, including several honors from Weil im Schönbuch, were recognized in Böblingen.
Böblingen honors fire department heroes: An evening full of awards!
October 28, 2025 was a memorable evening in Böblingen when numerous members of the fire department were honored for their outstanding achievements. The awards rounds began with the awarding of the youth fire brigade, who received special recognition for their commitment and commitment. These honors were awarded by the district fire brigade association, the Baden-Württemberg state fire brigade association and the German fire brigade association, which underlines the importance of these awards.
The chairman of the district fire brigade association, Markus Priesching, emphasized the special nature of these honors during the event. The badges of honor awarded include the Badge of Honor from the Böblingen District Youth Fire Department, which was awarded to several committed fire department members, including:
- Stefan Brennenstuhl (Weil im Schönbuch)
- Robin Commans (Weil im Schönbuch)
- Alexander Hess (Deckenpfronn)
- Karlheinz Kranz (Ehningen)
- Dominic Notter (Weil im Schönbuch)
- Armin Wallenta (Leonberg)
High awards for merit
In addition, the badges of honor of the Baden-Württemberg youth fire brigade in silver and gold were also awarded. These awards were received by:
- Silber: Robert Bäuerle (Rutesheim), Micha Lang (Nufringen), Ralf Simon (Weil im Schönbuch), Elke Zimmermann (Böblingen)
- Gold: Mareen Marquardt (Weissach), Herbert Sannwald (Weissach)
The Fire Department Medal of Honor in bronze was awarded to, among others, Heiko Fischbach (Ehningen) and Martin Krämer (Holzgerlingen). Several medals of honor were also awarded in silver, including to Hubert Stribick (Holzgerlingen) and Armin Hochdorfer (Altdorf). The highest award in the German fire service, the Gold Medal of Honor, went to District Administrator Roland Bernhard and Peter Igl (Leonberg).
A very special award, the Cross of Honor of the German Fire Brigade Association, was awarded in bronze and silver. Among the bronze eliminations were names like Holger Nüßle (Herrenberg-Oberjesingen) and Florian Müller (Böblingen), while Marcus Kucher (Leonberg) was honored in silver. The highest recognition, the Gold Cross of Honor, was reserved for Jürgen Stäbler (Magstadt), who was recognized for his decades-long influence on the fire department.
A token of thanks for the tireless service
These awards are not only a recognition of the individual achievements of the fire brigade members, but also a sign of thanks and appreciation for their many years of commitment. At the same time, attention is drawn to the high level of commitment of the fire brigade, who work around the clock, 365 days a year, to ensure the safety of citizens. The service is recognized for firefighters aged 15 or more with the Fire Department Medal of Honor, which is awarded for many years of service and special commitment.
This impressive honorary event was organized by the community and the Schönaich fire department, who created the framework for this important evening. The multitude of awards reflects the passion and commitment of the firefighters who work tirelessly for the community.
For further information about the decorations and the meaning of the awards, please visit the website of the Ministry of the Interior, Digitalization and Migration Baden-Württemberg.