There are several fire brigades in Burghausen: the Burghausen volunteer fire brigade, the Raitenhaslach volunteer fire brigade and the Wacker factory fire brigade. Under the motto "rescue, extinguish, protect, recover", the fire brigades ensure the protection of the residents of Burghausen and Raitenhaslach. The two volunteer fire brigades are called out on average to more than 250 calls per year.
The Burghausen and Raitenhaslach fire brigades are not professional fire brigades, but rely on the voluntary commitment of their members. This commitment of the more than 100 active members is the cornerstone of the volunteer fire brigades in Burghausen and Raitenhaslach and thus an essential part of security in Burghausen.
The Wacker plant fire brigade helps the volunteer fire brigades on missions that are particularly challenging, for example due to the escape of hazardous substances. You can find more information about the plant fire brigade on the Brochure of the works fire brigade.
“Since 1863, volunteers have been involved in the Burghausen volunteer fire brigade, are available to the population around the clock with qualified help within a few minutes and offer protection and safety in the city and surrounding area. In addition to young people from the youth fire brigade, we depend on career changers and supporting members in order to be able to maintain voluntary fire extinguishing and safety in the future."
Thomas Lindner, Chairman of the Burghausen Volunteer Fire Department
General Information
The Burghausen Volunteer Fire Department has been taking care of the safety of Burghausen's citizens since 1863. The Raitenhaslach volunteer fire brigade has existed since 1887. Since then, both locations have been expanded and regularly equipped with the latest technology.
Further information about the Burghausen volunteer fire brigades and their clubs can be found on the respective homepage:
Volunteer fire brigade Burghausen (feuerwehr-burghausen.de)
Raitenhaslach fire brigade – Raitenhaslach fire brigade (feuerwehr-raitenhaslach.de)
The Burghausen volunteer fire brigade and the Raitenhaslach volunteer fire brigade are each supported by their own non-profit association. The clubs provide members for active service and have the purpose of promoting and supporting the fire brigades in Burghausen and Raitenhaslach.
Volunteer fire brigade Burghausen (feuerwehr-burghausen.de)
Raitenhaslach fire brigade – Raitenhaslach fire brigade (feuerwehr-raitenhaslach.de)
All fire service personnel have received comprehensive basic training. Many have also completed additional training. Regular further training, courses and almost weekly practice evenings are part of the everyday life of a firefighter. In Burghausen there is a fire simulation system as well as a respiratory protection training course, with which firefighters can practice using the heavy respiratory protection equipment and regularly check their physical resilience.
The Burghausen volunteer fire brigade was the first fire brigade in the district to set up a youth group. Here, young people from the age of 12 are introduced to active service in an age-appropriate manner and undergo basic fire-fighting training. The young people complete theoretical and practical exercises. In addition to training to become a firefighter, the Burghausen Volunteer Fire Department also offers youth activities such as camps.
Anyone interested in the youth work of the Burghausen volunteer fire brigade should contact youth warden Anton Maier at T. + 49 8677 878 954 or jugend@feuerwehr-burghausen.de.
The Raitenhaslach fire brigade also has a youth group. Interested parties can contact the youth director Birgit Ertl at T. + 49 157 721 611 12.
The Burghausen and Raitenhaslach volunteer fire brigades are happy to welcome new members, as they always depend on enough volunteers to survive. Anyone wishing to engage in active service should be physically and mentally fit and at least 18 years old. It is also possible to become a non-active, supporting member.
Anyone who wants to get involved with the Burghausen volunteer fire brigade should contact First Commander Florian Hobmeier at T. + 49 8677 7048454 or T. + 49 174 302 052 8 or 1.kommandant@feuerwehr-burghausen.de.
For more information see Participate – Burghausen Volunteer Fire Department (feuerwehr-burghausen.de).
Anyone who wants to get involved with the Raitenhaslach volunteer fire brigade should contact the first commander, Florian Lechner 1.kommandant@feuerwehr-raitenhaslach.de.
For more information, see How do I become a member of the Raitenhaslach Volunteer Fire Department? – Raitenhaslach fire brigade (feuerwehr-raitenhaslach.de).
Contact
FFW Burghausen e. V
Markus Szehr (1st Chairman)
Unghauser Strasse 22
84489 Burghausen
T. + 49 151 11689220
1.vorstand@feuerwehr-burghausen.de
FFW Raitenhaslach eV V
Stefan Ertl (1st Chairman)
84489 Raitenhaslach
T. + 49 8677 65594
1.vorstand@feuerwehr-raitenhaslach.de
Emergency call: 112