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Scandal in Barth: Fire brigade insulted and hindered during operation!
Firefighters in Barth (Western Pomerania-Rügen) were insulted during an operation, Interior Minister Pegel is outraged.
Scandal in Barth: Fire brigade insulted and hindered during operation!
In Barth, a small town in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, an annoying incident recently occurred that affected the volunteer fire department. During a life-saving operation in which the fire brigade was dependent on support from the rescue service, the firefighters were exposed to massive obstructions and insults. These incidents prompted Interior Minister Christian Pegel (SPD) to issue a forceful statement that expressed both horror and clear criticism of such behavior. Loud World Pegel described the incidents as “shocking” and “unacceptable”.
Pegel pointed out that firefighters often put their own safety aside in their work to help others in emergencies. During the operation in Barth, an important intersection in the city center had to be closed in order to prepare the landing site for a rescue helicopter. Nevertheless, some drivers and passers-by ignored the closed paths and the emergency vehicles with flashing lights. In one particularly disrespectful incident, a passerby even gave the emergency services the middle finger. The behavior not only endangers the firefighters, but also the lives they are trying to save, Pegel continued.
The value of the volunteer fire department
The volunteer fire brigades play an essential role in fire and disaster protection in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Without the many thousands of volunteers, quick help in emergencies would not be possible. Loud Northern Courier Pegel emphasizes that social support for these important helpers is of great importance in order to recognize their work and promote acceptance among the population.
In a broader context, the state government is intensively concerned with disaster control in the region. Loud Brand Kats MV In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, equipment trucks and equipment are regularly handed over to the volunteer fire departments in order to ensure their operational readiness. In this context, Interior Minister Pegel has repeatedly emphasized how important “civil society participation” is in disaster control. Conferences and events on this topic further promote the exchange and training standards of the emergency services.
The events in Barth are an important signal that respect and support for firefighters cannot be taken for granted and that it is up to society to create a positive environment for these lifesavers. The appeal to citizens is clear: show respect and support for those who are willing to risk their lives for the good of others.