Double jubilee celebration in Wüstenjerichow: Community and fire brigade in focus!

Double jubilee celebration in Wüstenjerichow: Community and fire brigade in focus!

Wüstenjerichow, Deutschland - On June 20, 2025, not only was in Wüstenjerichow, but two anniversaries were duly celebrated. A festival that should appreciate the long tradition and work of the fire brigade in this small community. In bright sunshine, the mayor Uwe Hoffmann handed over the word to Mayor Doreen Krüger and the deputy city defense director Maik Schulz, who greeted the guests present with warm congratulations. A special highlight of the day was the contribution by Robert Blank, the local defense manager who immersed in the history, present and future of the Wüstenjerichow fire brigade.

The first documentary mention of desert jerichow dates from 1285 when the place was still called Gargowe. A name that was renamed Wüstenjerichow in 1459. The merger of the estate districts of Waldrogäsen and Wüstenjerichow to the rural community of Rogäsen-Jerichow in 1928 finally paved its way to the official renaming in 1964. Until December 31, 2009, Wüstenjow was the smallest independent community in the district of Jerichow, before it became part of the city of Möckern. A handful of 100 inhabitants currently lives here.

Fire brigade history and community

The fire brigade Wüstenjerichow was founded 91 years ago and has been a remarkable career since then. At the double ceremony, the small but passionate group was recognized for their tireless efforts, which ranged from fires to traffic accidents to flood inserts. As Christopher Marx aptly put it, the number of missions rose from one over 30 per year, with 80 to 90 percent of these operations considered routine. It is rare really high, but if so, then the air burns.

With a wink, Marx also remembered the first days of the fire brigade when she started with a hand pressure injection of 1898 and several hand clearance devices. In the 80s, a portable pump was purchased and the TSFW was added in the 90s - everything underpins from a firm cohesion that distinguishes the community of desert jerichow.

a high on the helpers

The celebrations were actively supported by various helpers. The organizers raised the important contributions from Nils, who provided for the drinks, Mario, who was responsible for barbecuing, Mila, who took care of the child's elation, and Andre, who was responsible for the musical framework. The local association and the local council also contributed significantly to the successful success of the festival. For the guests there was not only a good feast, but also a positive mood until the late hours.

The fire brigade has also increasingly adapted to the challenges of the modern world, for example by the purchase of a flat water suction corner and a battery -driven saber saw, financed by a generous donation from the alliance. Such technical innovations are important in order to always act up to date. This shows how much the Fire Brigade Wüstenjerichow emphasizes the importance of constant training and exploration of its own environment.

The double anniversary celebration was more than just a festival - it was a sign of gratitude and appreciation for the volunteer members. Long -standing comrades were honored, and the celebrations underpinned the central importance of community and cohesion in Wüstenjerichow.

like Michael Thissen, publisher of the "Fire Brigade Chronicle", emphasized in an interview, the history of the fire brigade is of immense importance for the present and future. This also applies to the fire brigade in Wüstenjerichow. The local fire brigade historians who are involved in the "Fire Brigade History" network will not tire of looking for the exchange and share knowledge in order to maintain the significant tradition - a tradition that has proven itself in the service of the population for more than nine decades.

The double anniversary celebration once again proven that the cooperation is very important in Wüstenjerichow. Not only is deleted here, but also celebrated!