Kuhlenfeld fire brigade athlete: On new victories in competition!

Kuhlenfeld fire brigade athlete: On new victories in competition!

The fire brigade athletes from Kuhlenfeld are determined to draw attention to themselves beyond the local borders. After successful participation in the fire brigade Olympics in Celje, Slovenia in 2022, it is now said: new goals, new challenges. The team, consisting of the fire brigades Wiebendorf, Bengerstorf, Greven, ownership and Kuhlenfeld, fought through the state excess and the German championship and is now facing an exciting competition.

The German championships in the "Traditional Competition Cifl" championships will take place on July 10, 2023 in Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg. For the team, intensive training weeks are imminent, which will be initiated with a training day on July 11 from 9 a.m. The big competition will be held on July 12 from 9 a.m. In winter, training was trained in a gymnasium in Ticino near Boizenburg, while in spring there were regular training sessions on a prepared area in Kuhlenfeld.

objective and challenges

The 400-meter relay race is especially in the focus of the troop. The team has set the ambitious goal of cracking the 400-point brand, although for the exercises, extinguishing attack and relay race may not take more than 100 seconds. "We have made good progress," the members report optimistically.

But the anticipation is clouded by a bitter disappointment. A possible qualification for the 2026 International Fire Brigade Olympics is within sight, but was prevented by the decision of the German Fire Brigade Association (DFV). The event should take place in Berlin, but due to the lack of financial resources, this will be nothing. "That hit us really hard," the fire brigade athletes show themselves disappointed with this decision.

International fire brigade competitions at an overview

The importance of such competitions cannot be emphasized enough. The international fire brigade competitions, also known as the fire brigade Olympics, have been held every four years by the International Fire Brigade Association (CTIF) since 1961. In the competitions, teams from more than 30 countries compete and enjoy great popularity. In July 2017, almost 2,900 participants from 27 countries took part, which shows how high the events are in the course. The competitions follow strict regulations based on the origins of the competitions from Austria and contain various disciplines such as the extinguishing attack and obstacle relay.

The fire brigade athletes from Kuhlenfeld are grateful for the support of their sponsors who help with donations in money and in kind to enable participation in such great events. "Many things would not be possible without this support," they emphasize, while preparing for the upcoming championships. The enthusiasm and the team spirit that they distinguish could be crucial for their success in the upcoming competitions.

This is how July 10, 2023 will be an important day for the fire brigade athletes from Kuhlenfeld. They hope to make a name and show what they are made of. It remains to be hoped that your efforts and training will pay off and you will inspire the viewers with your achievements.

For more information on the history and meaning of the Olympiad fire brigade, it is exciting to take a look at the Wikipedia page for international fire brigade competitions Visit] (https://ctif.org/de/news/dieinternationale- Feuerwehr Olympiad-des-ctif), which offers valuable insights into the development of these traditional competitions.