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Friday, September 20, 2024

Upper Austria Triumphs at Fire Brigade Contest

Published: 2024-09-01

The 14th Federal Fire Brigade Performance Competition in Feldkirch, Austria, concluded with remarkable victories for teams from Upper Austria.

The event, held from August 29 to September 1, saw participation from 384 Austrian groups and 28 international guest teams from countries including Germany, France, and Switzerland.

Upper Austria dominated the competition, winning top honors in both the men's and women's categories.

The men's team from Bad Mühllacken completed the firefighting challenge in 27.88 seconds and the relay in 48.50 seconds, while the women's team from Unterstetten excelled with times of 38.64 seconds and 62.69 seconds, respectively.

This success follows their previous triumphs at the 13th competition in 2022, showcasing their consistent excellence and teamwork.

The event attracted around 10,000 spectators, who cheered on the competitors as they battled through intense heat to secure their victories.