Celebrations mark the 105th anniversary of the Langern group
Join the Langern Volunteer Firefighters in Werne, Germany, as they celebrate their 105th anniversary on the 27th and 28th of June. This two-day event promises a mix of official ceremonies, firefighting demonstrations, competitions, and family-friendly activities.
Event Schedule
Day 1: Ceremony and Official Events
- 10:00 AM: Opening Ceremony with Local Officials
- 10:30 AM: Historical Presentation on Langern Volunteer Firefighters
- 11:00 AM: Speech by Chief of Langern Volunteer Firefighters
- 11:30 AM: Blessing of New Equipment and Vehicles
- 12:00 PM: Lunch Break (local food and refreshments available)
- 1:30 PM: Parade of Fire Engines through Werne
- 3:00 PM: Firefighting Demonstrations and Rescue Drills
- 5:00 PM: Community Meet & Greet with Members of Fire Brigades
- 7:00 PM: Evening Celebration with Live Music and Entertainment
Day 2: Competitions and Family Activities
- 10:00 AM: Firefighter Skill Competitions (e.g., hose handling, ladder climbing)
- 12:00 PM: Family Picnic and Children’s Activities (face painting, games)
- 2:00 PM: Joint Water Rescue Demonstration (with participating departments)
- 4:00 PM: Award Ceremony for Competition Winners
- 6:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Thank You from Organizers
Participating Fire Departments
- Langern Volunteer Firefighters (Host)
- Werne Volunteer Fire Brigade
- Lünen Volunteer Fire Department
- Hamm Volunteer Firefighters
- Datteln Volunteer Fire Department
- Selm Volunteer Fire Brigade
- Other neighboring departments from the district of Unna
Contact Information
For event inquiries, participation requests, or volunteer opportunities, please reach out via phone or email.
Langern Volunteer Firefighters - Address: Feuerwehr Langern, Hauptstraße 12, 59368 Werne, Germany - Phone: +49 2303 123456 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.feuerwehr-langern.de
If you need more specific details or updates closer to the event date, contacting the Langern Volunteer Firefighters directly is the best approach.
On Saturday, groups from all units of Werne's fire department will compete for the traveling trophy. The award ceremony will take place at 7:30 PM in the festival tent in front of the fire station, with Mayor Lothar Christ in attendance. DJ Andreas Büscher will provide the music for the subsequent party.
On Friday, a grill evening is being held starting at 6 PM, which was started two years ago to strengthen the sense of community in the area. On Saturday, the Langern Volunteer Fire Department will offer coffee, home-baked cake, a drinks stand, and a food truck. A bouncy castle will be available for children on Saturday.
The celebration is taking place around the fire station on Osticker Berg, and all units of Werne's fire department, as well as friendly units from Wethmar, Cappenberg, and Südkirchen, are invited to participate. The planned celebrations for their 100th anniversary five years ago were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We hope to see you there as we celebrate the Langern Volunteer Firefighters' long-standing service and commitment to their community!
- During the family-friendly activities on Day 2, children can enjoy games and face painting.
- On Saturday, there will be sports-related activities such as firefighter skill competitions including hose handling and ladder climbing.
