50 years of young firefighters: great fun at the camp in Hameln!

50 years of young firefighters: great fun at the camp in Hameln!

A very special festival is currently being celebrated in the picturesque surroundings of Hamelin. Around 200 children, young people and carers from the region, including the twin towns of Wurzen and Redderse, gathered as part of the youth fire brigade's city tent camp. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Winninghausen youth fire brigade, which organizes the camp, there is a lot going on at the “Alpha One” campsite from June 13th to 15th.

The event program is impressive. Rallies, creative competitions and an exciting final game are on the agenda. Skill, team spirit and, above all, having fun together are very important here. Such events are not only important for training, but also promote cohesion and commitment within the youth fire service. The organization and construction of the camp is carried out by a dedicated team of volunteers who work tirelessly in the background to make everything work as well as possible Deister echo reported.

Support comes from everywhere

The youth fire brigade is not alone on the journey to the celebration. Many supporters from the region are getting involved. BBI Barsinghausen provides the catering tent and helps with setting up and dismantling. Thanks also go to Stadtwerke Barsinghausen, Stadtsparkasse Barsinghausen, Avacon, Auto Tec GmbH, ctb it GmbH, KES Keschwari Elektronic System, VGH insurance specialist Olaf Pappermann and other companies and institutions that make the event possible.

Such city camps are not only an excellent opportunity for participants to make new friends, but also to gain important life experiences. The training of youth fire brigades is based on voluntariness and a clear youth order, just as the community of youth fire brigades in Germany has been practicing for decades. With over 372,000 members in 18,500 youth fire departments and more than 123,000 committed people, it is clear how important this structure is for social life jugendfeuerwehr.de highlights.

Sustainability and social commitment

The idea of ​​sustainability and environmental awareness runs through youth work. For example, the Holtensen youth fire department took part in the “The Big Cleanout” campaign on April 4, 2022 and collected 589 kilograms of garbage from streets and field paths. Such actions not only strengthen young people's environmental awareness, but also their sense of community.

Another important element of the work of the youth fire brigades is the presentation at events such as ChiB (“Children in Basche”). There is, among other things, a vehicle show and information on what to do in the event of a fire, using a smoke house to illustrate the spread of smoke. Such information is of great importance in sensitizing children and young people and preparing them for the challenges of potential missions.

Overall, it can be seen that the youth fire brigades not only provide exciting leisure activities, but also contribute in particular to the personal and social development of young people. We work together on the future, because the spirit of helpfulness, commitment and togetherness beats in the hearts of the fire brigade youth.