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Young firefighter heroes: 24 hours on duty for Steinberg!
On June 2, 2025, young people from the Wadern fire department practiced in the fire department for 24 hours in order to realistically experience operational scenarios.
Young firefighter heroes: 24 hours on duty for Steinberg!
On June 2, 2025, an exciting professional fire brigade day took place for the youth fire brigade of the Steinberg fire department in the fire department of the Wadern volunteer fire department. A total of 15 young people spent the day and night in the premises to simulate realistic operations and demonstrate their skills. The aim of the event was to prepare the young people for possible missions that could happen at any time and to offer them challenging experiences and unforgettable moments. Saarbrücken newspaper reports on the event, which was organized by youth officers Marco Reichert and Maximilian Lesch.
Carrying out such a 24-hour service, also known as a professional fire brigade day, for youth fire brigades is particularly popular. However, planning such an event requires careful preparation, which can take up to six months. When organizing, various aspects must be taken into account, such as determining the date and location as well as the number of participants and age structure. It is also important to clarify the available equipment and the level of training of the young people and to inform relevant institutions and legal guardians. Fire department magazine emphasizes that safety instructions are also very important, especially when practicing on the road.
Varied practice scenarios
As part of the professional fire brigade day, alternating and varied operational scenarios were practiced, such as dealing with an oil spill, rescuing missing people or rescuing animals. These exercise ideas are specifically designed to give young people valuable experience. The availability of teaching materials, radio equipment and catering were organized in advance to ensure that the event ran smoothly. Responsible handling and the distribution of tasks among the supervisors are also crucial for the success of the exercises.
Both the young people from the Steinberg firefighting district and the organizers experienced an impressive and educational day. The positive feedback and commitment from participants shows how important such events are in developing the next generation of firefighters. A comparable event, the first joint professional fire brigade day of the Dortmund youth fire brigade, has already taken place successfully, where 187 young people and around 100 supervisors carried out exercises at various locations and went through numerous operational scenarios.