Firefighters commemorate milestone with air travels, tech demonstrations, and kid-friendly activities.
Fire Away, Schönberg! Celebrating a Century of Bravado
Mark your calendars, folks! On the 11th of April, Schönberg's very own Volunteer Fire Department is turning 100, and they ain't letting this milestone pass unnoticed. Get ready for a day packed with excitement, camaraderie, and a dash of nostalgia.
This jubilee celebration kicks off in Amtsstraße, Schönberg, at high noon on a Saturday. The festivities include a helicopter ride for those with a daring spirit, available from 10 AM, followed by a daylong extravaganza that promises to draw crowds from near and far.
Fast-forwarding to March 12, 2025, the department commemorated its founding with a reception on the Vossberg in Petersberg. Now, they're inviting one and all to join them for a day of open-door camaraderie, with anticipation running high for hundreds of attendees.
In the pipeline, a special exhibit titled "Fire Department: Yesterday and Today" is scheduled for June, along with a fiery spectacle in the fall.
Keeping the Flame Alive: 120+ Deployments a Year
The Schönberg Volunteer Fire Department currently boasts 85 members, with 44 actively Fighting the Good Fight. Each year, they respond to around 120 incidents, including First Responder emergencies.
Commander Jörn Stange, who's helmed the department since 2013, can't help but reminisce about their pioneering First Responder group, which sprang up in 2005, making Schönberg the first MV town to do so.
A Brief Snapshot of the Schönberg Volunteer Fire Department
- Leadership: Since its inception in 1925, the department's seen ten commanders, with Jörn Stange at the helm since 2013.
- Membership: Today, the department has 85 members to band together in times of need.
- Innovation: In 2005, Schönberg started MV's first First Responder group, led by Anna Dainat.
- Youth Squad: Inspiring the next generation is the Schönberg Youth Fire Department, founded on August 25, 1992, and named after a fallen comrade in 1994. Currently, the youth squad consists of 17 members.
While the specifics of this centennial Celebration have yet to be revealed, you can count on an action-packed, family-oriented event that salutes the department's legacy and looks forward to a fiery future. Stay tuned for more details!
- In under four years, the Schönberg Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate their centennial, and to mark the occasion, they've planned a special exhibit titled "Fire Department: Yesterday and Today" in June.
- With a focus on innovation, health-and-wellness, and science, the department's celebrations embrace the past while looking ahead to a future where they continue to respond to First Responder emergencies and keep the community safe.
