30 years of Wetzgau-Rehnenhof youth fire department: Celebration for the future!

30 years of Wetzgau-Rehnenhof youth fire department: Celebration for the future!

The Wetzgau/Rehnenhof department of the Schwäbisch Gmünd Volunteer Fire Department can look back on a successful 30-year youth fire department history. This plays a central role in the basic protection of the population of the district and the surrounding districts. To mark the anniversary, a garden party took place at the fire station last weekend, which featured a diverse program. A highlight was the public viewing of the DFB Cup final between VfB Stuttgart and Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday evening, followed by the ceremonial consecration of the youth fire brigade group's new pennant on Sunday.

The Wetzgau/Rehnenhof youth fire department was founded in 1995 when a group of young people initiated a signature campaign to found it. The new pennant, which was consecrated during the festival, unites the towns of Wetzgau and Rehnenhof in the coat of arms and is celebrated during the ecumenical service by Pastor Jörg Krieg and pastoral advisor Dr. Uwe Beck blessed. Deputy Commander Holger Wolf conveyed his best wishes for perseverance and community spirit to the young members – 14 in total, aged 12 to 17 – and presented them with gifts.

Commitment and awards

Bettina Frei received special recognition, receiving the gold badge of honor for 23 years of looking after the youth fire department. Matthias Weiß, Jan Stegmaier and Joachim Braut were awarded the silver badge of honor. In his speech, city youth fire brigade warden Andreas Anklam praised the development of the youth fire brigade and emphasized its importance for cohesion within the community. Mayor Ute Schütte emphasized how important the youth fire department is for social interaction.

The Wetzgau/Rehnenhof youth fire department is an integral part of the city's youth work and is supported by a team of four supervisors. The service evenings take place every two weeks on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the fire department building and include firefighting training as well as games, fun and building camaraderie. The program includes practical exercises with fire equipment, theoretical elements to prepare for active service, as well as leisure activities such as camps and trips by the district youth fire department.

Youth fire department in Schwäbisch Gmünd

The youth fire department in Schwäbisch Gmünd has been part of the city's voluntary fire department since it was founded in 1970. Over 200 members are now active in this context, making it the largest and oldest youth fire department in the Ostalbkreis and one of the largest in Baden-Württemberg. The young people have the opportunity to experience adventures in the form of competitions, craft and cooking evenings, even in the colder seasons.

The German Youth Fire Department, which also includes the local youth fire department, has more than 356,000 members and offers a meaningful leisure activity that promotes cohesion and community spirit. Firefighters enjoy a high reputation in society, and children and young people learn not only how to behave correctly in dangerous situations, but also how to take responsibility and help others. For the coming years, the youth fire brigade will remain a source of inspiration for society, and new members are always warmly welcome. Anyone interested can contact the youth group directly or by email Jugendfeuerwehr@feuerwehr-schwaebisch-gmuend.de report.

For further information about the youth fire department in Schwäbisch Gmünd, those interested can visit the website Rem newspaper, Schwäbisch Gmünd or the German youth fire brigade visit.