Rheinsberg celebrates 150 years of fire service – festival weekend full of highlights!

Rheinsberg celebrates 150 years of fire service – festival weekend full of highlights!

There are very special celebrations coming up in the picturesque Rheinsberg. The city is celebrating 150 years of volunteer fire brigade and is also celebrating 35 years of youth fire brigade unit. A reason to celebrate, you might say! On September 26th and 27th, 2025, the community will organize a whole weekend of celebrations that will appeal not only to firefighter friends, but to the entire family. An inviting program is already on the agenda.

On Friday, September 26th, participants will gather on the church square at 6:00 p.m. The evening begins with a torchlight procession to the fire station before ending with a traditional tattoo. On Saturday there will be an exciting change with a parade by the fire brigade units through the city from 10:00 a.m. The official opening at 10:30 a.m. will be accompanied by honors and greetings and will provide a celebratory setting.

A colorful program for young and old

A varied program awaits visitors from 1 p.m. Here, those present can marvel at firefighting demonstrations and find out about technical assistance. A fun competition between the youth fire brigades and the opportunity to inspect vehicles invite you to take part and be amazed. There are also offers for fun and games for the little guests, while a big party with DJ Dan-K ends the evening from 6 p.m.

The celebrations take place at various locations in Rheinsberg. While the first day begins at the fire station, on Saturday we go to the church and triangle square. The Coesfeld youth brass band will provide special musical accompaniment, giving the festival weekend a festive sound. The entire population, families and all guests are cordially invited to celebrate together!

Rheinsberg Fire Department – ​​A long history

The Rheinsberg Volunteer Fire Department has an eventful history behind it. It was founded on September 18, 1875, largely by members of the local gymnastics club. Fire protection has a tradition in Rheinsberg; the risk of fire was already a major issue in the Middle Ages. As early as 1740, a city fire devastated many houses, which underlined the need for effective firefighting measures. The first major step towards improving fire protection was the establishment of voluntary fire departments in the 19th century, which often emerged from gymnastics clubs. This development took place due to inadequate compulsory fire brigades, which were often lacking at the time.

Today the Rheinsberg fire department consists of several local fire departments that are active in the various districts, including Basdorf, Braunsberg, Dierberg and many more. The fire department leadership under Fred Kuball and his deputies Mathias Herzberg and Robert Pape ensure that the comrades are well trained and that the youth fire brigade with dedicated youth wardens in districts such as Rheinsberg and Linow is constantly growing.

The fire department's entire spectrum ranges from technical assistance to youth work, which is supported by support associations in order to further promote camaraderie and tradition. With all of this, Rheinsberg lives up to its status as one of the lively and active cities in Brandenburg. In all of these celebrations, it is also important to recognize the volunteer work of the firefighters, which is essential for the safety of all citizens.

A look at the upcoming festivities shows once again how important and valuable the work of the volunteer fire department is for the community. Let's celebrate together and let the history of the Rheinsberg fire department live on!