Fire personnel in Hamm are celebrating exuberantly.

In the heart of Hamm, the city's fire department recently held an open day to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the professional fire brigade. The event, which took place at Hafenstraße, was a success, according to fire chief Daniel Hüwe.

The day was filled with various show performances, including high rescue, reanimation, diver exercises, and drone flights. Children were thrilled to climb into and sit in the driver's seat of large, red emergency vehicles. Visitors could also try out fire extinguisher training.

The open day was organized to allow people to get to know each other and be approachable. Fire chief Hüwe stated that the fire department in Hamm is eager to welcome anyone who decides to make a career out of it. He believes that such events are well-received by children.

It's important to note that the people of Hamm can always dial the emergency number if they are in an emergency situation or suspect one in others. The emergency app Nina, one of the possible information channels used by the Hamm fire department in case of danger, requires careful assessment of the necessary warning situation, according to Mandana Sommerfeld from the Hamm fire department.

The fire department in Hamm is diverse, with many different personalities and backgrounds. Despite the high unemployment rate in the city, the department finds no problems finding applicants. In fact, the department has an ideal size, according to fire chief Hüwe.

The scope of the warning area can range from individual parts of the city area and streets to the entire city of Hamm, depending on the occasion. The open day provided an opportunity for interested parties to see many things up close.

In other news, there are new postal voting documents for the election of the Integration Council. Additionally, upcoming open days have been announced at HSHL and Hamm erFahren 2025.

Lastly, a shout-out to Lars Bresser, who has been in operation in the control center for 8 years. He stated that the handling with callers from Hamm is usually positive. However, the search results do not provide information about a specific person who has worked for 8 years in the control center of the Hamm fire department.

Stay safe, Hamm! Remember, your fire department is always there for you.