# German volunteer fire department anniversaries

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-volunteer-fire-department-anniversaries
> Updated: 2026-08-23T13:43:05.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Volunteer fire departments in Germany have held major anniversary celebrations. In Hatzenhofen, the local department marked its 125th anniversary with a festival and parade that attracted 1,000 visitors. The event honored Josef Friedl for 60 years of service.

In Hosenfeld-Hainzell, the Hainzell Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its 100th anniversary with a commemorative evening, a party, and vehicle demonstrations. During these festivities, Hessen’s Interior Minister Roman Poseck presented the department with an honorary plaque, noting the volunteers’ role in “social cohesion.”

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Gelsenkirchen basement fire triggers large emergency response in Schalke

A basement fire in a Gelsenkirchen apartment building in the Schalke district prompted a large-scale response from 42 emergency responders on Monday evening. No injuries were reported.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-volunteer-fire-departments-celebrate-major-anniversaries

### 2026-08-12: Kazimierz Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 120th anniversary

The Kazimierz Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate its 120th anniversary on August 22 with a commemorative Mass and community events.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kazimierz-volunteer-fire-department-celebrates-120th-anniversary

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