Jördenstorf celebrates 100 years of volunteer fire brigade with a big party!

Jördenstorf celebrates 100 years of volunteer fire brigade with a big party!

There is reason to be happy in Jördenstorf! On June 14, 2025, the volunteer fire department will celebrate its impressive centenary. This event is celebrated with a magnificent parade through the village, which starts in the morning and is accompanied by a rousing marching band from Ticino. The residents and guests can not only look forward to the parade, but also to exciting demonstrations by the fire department, the village association and the daycare center. The community will come together in a festive setting to honor the decades of commitment of the firefighters.

But that's not all! The official fire brigade day between Gnewitz and Stubbendorf also takes place on the same day. Here, spectators can witness the firefighting attacks and see first-hand how the youth fire brigade demonstrates their skills in a three-way fight. Fire departments from Dettmannsdorf in the Vorpommern-Rügen district and even from Dresden are taking part. What particularly stands out are the large-scale exercises by the youth fire brigades from various Rostock districts, which will delight spectators with spectacular actions. For example, a fire in the old Fire Station 3 is recreated using a smoke machine, and extras take on the roles of injured people who need to be rescued and cared for.

A look at Haldensleben

While Jördenstorf celebrates, Haldensleben also had its own celebration. The fire department there recently celebrated its 140th birthday with a ceremony. Mayor Bernhard Hieber (SPD) praised the courageous volunteer firefighters for their tireless efforts. The Haldensleber fire brigade can look back on a proud 82 active comrades and also has 122 members in the fire brigade support association as well as numerous committed children in the youth and children's fire brigade.

An impressive parade through the city center was also part of the celebrations. Historical fire brigade technology, such as the oldest hand pressure syringe, was presented, and the members of the youth fire brigade impressed with historical fire brigade robes as well as old hand pressure syringes and bicycles. The parade was led by the Sülldorfer Schalmeienkapelle. For everyone who wanted to find out more after the move, an open day took place in the equipment shed on Gerikestrasse, where there was delicious food and a variety of activities for children and adults.

Focus on community and engagement

Both events, whether in Jördenstorf or Haldensleben, impressively show how important the commitment of the volunteer fire departments is to the respective communities. This is also emphasized by Andreas Sulfrian, deputy state fire chief of Saxony-Anhalt, who emphasizes the importance of inspiring young people to volunteer. In times when volunteer work often takes a back seat, such celebrations are a valuable incentive to attract young people to the fire service.

We are pleased to be able to report on the celebrations in Jördenstorf and Haldensleben. At a time when community and cohesion are at a premium, such celebrations are more than just a reason to celebrate - they remind us of how important it is to stand up for others and maintain fire safety in the future.