Fire brigade festival in Ennest: Tradition and excitement await visitors!

Fire brigade festival in Ennest: Tradition and excitement await visitors!

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the fire brigade Ennest will celebrate its 112th anniversary. The focus of the celebrations is the fire brigade at Milstenauer Straße 32 and the neighboring area of ​​the Brokamp company. The proof of performance of the fire brigades in the district of Olpe begins from 11 a.m., in which numerous weirs will take part. The day also promises an exciting experience for viewers.

at 3 p.m. the fire brigade festival starts with a colorful supporting program. Here, the physical well -being is taken care of with food and drink. Children can look forward to a bouncy castle and face painting. In addition, the guests have the opportunity to visit various emergency vehicles. The event is accompanied musically by the Ennest music train, which will create the necessary mood. The end of the festival day is a party in the evening with a DJ and a cocktail bar.

Proof of performance and tradition

The Ennest fire truck has been an integral part of the performance proof of fire brigades in the district of Olpe for over 30 years. The fire truck has been providing at least two competition groups with nine emergency services each for around 20 years. This year the proof of performance took place on May 24th, organized by the Hünsborn fire brigade. Among the group leaders were Tobias Brieden and Ubm Lukas Vogt.

A total of 26 groups from 48 fire departments in the circle took part in the proof of performance. The disciplines included "internal attack" and "rescue about portable ladders". A theoretical part was also part of the exam. BI Jörg Koschig and BM Tobias Bock were used as referees and security officers and thus ensured a smooth process.

The history of the fire brigade

The tradition of the fire brigade goes far back and can be followed until the Roman period. The first fire brigade in the Roman Empire was 21 BC BC founded with 600 slaves. In the Middle Ages, the municipalities were responsible for organizing fire protection. Towerers and night watchmen reliably reported fires. Contemporary equipment mostly consisted of buckets, ladders and single hooks.

Especially the invention of the hose in the 16th century - initially from sewn leather - revolutionized fire fighting. With the introduction of hand pumps that were used until the 20th century, the efficiency of the fire departments significantly improved. The development in the field of technical equipment took a decisive upswing with the invention of the combustion engine.

Voluntary fire brigades, often emerged from gymnastics clubs, began in Europe in the early modern period. In Germany, many fire departments were created during the bourgeois revolution around 1848, and the first German volunteer fire brigade, which was organized according to today's understanding, was founded in Meißen in 1841. Historical fire protection regulations that came into force in the 13th and 14th centuries show how important fire protection was from the start.

For fire brigade enthusiasts and interested citizens, the upcoming festival of the ENNEST fire brigade not only offers entertainment, but also the opportunity to find out about the long, traditional history of fire brigades and their important role in today's society. At a successful festival and many exciting insights into the world of the fire brigade!

Further information can be found on Lokalplus

Additional details about the Ennest fire truck are available on Ennest

A deep look into the history of the fire brigade offers wikipedia .