Hünxe celebrates 115 years of voluntary fire department service

The Hünxe Voluntary Fire Department held its traditional awards ceremony at the town hall to celebrate 115 years of volunteer service. Mayor Michael Häsel and fire department leadership attended the event to honor members for their long-term commitment to protecting the community.

During the ceremony, several members were recognized for their years of service. Carolin Förster, Julian Hackert, and Tom Hinterreiter received certificates and bronze honorary pins for ten years of membership. Sven Eickhoff and Andre Zimmer were honored with silver pins for 25 years of service.

The event also highlighted the department's growing public outreach efforts. Officials reported significant digital engagement, noting that press releases reached over 604,000 people and social media content garnered more than 2.2 million views. A newly established WhatsApp channel has also gained 625 followers to facilitate direct communication with the public.