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St Martin's11. November 2026Fire brigade
FW Bocholt: St Martin's Eve at the Bocholt Fire Brigade: Long-serving members honoured
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The fire brigade accompanied the St Martin's procession organised by Bocholt's schools and honoured members.
On Tuesday 10 November 2026, the Bocholt Fire Brigade, in keeping with tradition, supported and accompanied the St Martin's procession organised by Bocholt's schools. Afterwards, the members gathered for the traditional St Martin's evening. During the event, long-standing service was recognised, promotions were announced and participants in the proficiency test were honoured.
Following a welcome address by the head of the fire brigade, Dirk Arping, members were honoured for their long-standing service.
Ludger Heinrich and Frank Harmeling received the Fire Service Medal of Honour in Gold with a gold wreath for 50 years' service. Arne Brüninghoff was honoured with the Fire Service Medal of Honour in Gold for 35 years' service.
Following the successful completion of their training courses, Sven Weikamp, Alexander Spoor and Kevin Mengering were promoted to assistant fire officers; Bernd Gebbing and Tom Benning to senior firemen; Larissa Üffing to firewoman; and Adrian Diesfeld to fireman.
In September 2026, members of the Bocholt Fire Brigade took part in the skills assessment for fire brigades in the Borken district, held in Ammeloe. At the St Martin's Evening, they were presented with their certificates of participation and the associated awards. The rest of the evening focused on the traditional spirit of camaraderie.
For further enquiries, please contact:
Bocholt Fire Brigade
Michael Burhoff
Telephone: 02871 2103-0
Fax: 02871 2103-555
Email: michael.burhoff(at)bocholt(dot)de
www.bocholt.de/feuerwehr
Original content from: Bocholt Fire Brigade, provided by news aktuell
The fire brigade accompanied the St Martin's procession organised by Bocholt's schools and honoured members.
On Tuesday 10 November 2026, the Bocholt Fire Brigade, in keeping with tradition, supported and accompanied the St Martin's procession organised by Bocholt's schools. Afterwards, the members gathered for the traditional St Martin's evening. During the event, long-standing service was recognised, promotions were announced and participants in the proficiency test were honoured.
Following a welcome address by the head of the fire brigade, Dirk Arping, members were honoured for their long-standing service.
Ludger Heinrich and Frank Harmeling received the Fire Service Medal of Honour in Gold with a gold wreath for 50 years' service. Arne Brüninghoff was honoured with the Fire Service Medal of Honour in Gold for 35 years' service.
Following the successful completion of their training courses, Sven Weikamp, Alexander Spoor and Kevin Mengering were promoted to assistant fire officers; Bernd Gebbing and Tom Benning to senior firemen; Larissa Üffing to firewoman; and Adrian Diesfeld to fireman.
In September 2026, members of the Bocholt Fire Brigade took part in the skills assessment for fire brigades in the Borken district, held in Ammeloe. At the St Martin's Evening, they were presented with their certificates of participation and the associated awards. The rest of the evening focused on the traditional spirit of camaraderie.
For further enquiries, please contact:
Bocholt Fire Brigade
Michael Burhoff
Telephone: 02871 2103-0
Fax: 02871 2103-555
Email: michael.burhoff(at)bocholt(dot)de
www.bocholt.de/feuerwehr
Original content from: Bocholt Fire Brigade, provided by news aktuell
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