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Honoring God, defending our neighbor

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An exhibition by the Freiburg Volunteer Fire Brigade to mark its 175th anniversary

The Freiburg Volunteer Fire Brigade was founded on March 13, 1851.

Since then, the active members have been providing voluntary

service for the citizens of the city of Freiburg.

The Freiburg Volunteer Fire Brigade, with its operational departments

the youth fire department, the honorary brigade and the marching band have over 1000

members. So its appeal has not diminished in 175 years.

Because it has always been the people who have shaped the volunteer fire department

and who are particularly committed to our town and the civic community.

and the civic community.

Another thing that has not changed in 175 years is the fact

that the emergency services are able to fulfill their mission with the

the right tactics.

Let's take a look at the development of the volunteer fire department

and its equipment over this period of time.

You are cordially invited to join us.

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