150 years of Grasmannsdorf fire brigade: cheers, music and festival beer!

150 years of Grasmannsdorf fire brigade: cheers, music and festival beer!

Burgebrach, Deutschland - The Grasmannsdorf volunteer fire brigade in the Bamberg district celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. From June 18 to 22, 2025, a colorful festival program will take place in a large marquee in Burgebrach. Preparations for the anniversary are in full swing to offer visitors an unforgettable experience. A festive highlight will be the inauguration of a new portable pump trailer (TSA) on the festival Sunday, June 22nd.

A very special festival beer, brewed especially for the anniversary by the Kaiser brewery, is served during the celebrations. The official beer tapping takes place on Thursday, June 19, 2025, by Mayor Johannes Maciejonczyk. The first activities start on Wednesday evening with a concert by the Romantic Garden rock band before the big festive day begins.

program overview

• Wednesday, June 18, 2025: "Rock im Dorf" with the rock band Romantic Garden from 9:00 p.m.
• Thursday, June 19, 2025:
  • 1:00 p.m.: Entry of the jubilee club and beer tapping.
  • In the afternoon: play street, bouncy castle and vehicle course.
  • 4:00 p.m.: Onion cake and musical entertainment by Ebrachtaler home sounds.
  • In the evening: Comedian Oti Schmelzer at "Lachen in the village" (sold out).
• Friday, June 20, 2025: "Party in the village" with the party band Oberspiesheimer from 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday, June 22, 2025:
  • 9:30 a.m.: Festival service and inauguration of the new TSA.
  • Musical morning pint with brass band Hirschaider sheet metal and Franconian specialties.
  • 1:30 p.m.: Big parade with numerous fire brigades and associations.
  • In the afternoon: Entertainment through the Egerland occupation of the Ebrachtaler musicians.

The importance of the volunteer fire brigade is not only shown in Grasmannsdorf. Another example of local fire brigade traditions is the fire brigade in Demling, which was also 150 years old. There was already a festival on Father's Day, May 29, which lasted three days. Historical equipment, such as a hand pressure syringe and leather shop, testify to the long history of fire fighting.

The development of the fire brigade

The history of the fire brigade can be traced back to the Roman period. Already 21 BC A first fire brigade with 600 slaves was founded in the Roman Empire. The fire brigades developed over the centuries; In the Middle Ages, municipalities were obliged to ensure fire protection. The first voluntary fire departments often emerged from gymnastics clubs in Europe and became an important part of the municipal security structure in the 19th century. The Meißen volunteer fire brigade is considered the first German volunteer fire brigade in today's sense, founded in 1841. wikipedia provides a comprehensive overview of the development of fire engineering and organizations.

Both celebrations illustrate how important local fire brigades are for the community and how they have developed over the years. The events in Grasmannsdorf and Demling are a sign of cohesion and traditional values ​​that the fire brigades represent in Germany.