Invitation to a press tour: Exhibition week opens in Sachsenallee to mark the fire brigade's anniversary
To mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Chemnitz professional fire brigade from 12 to 17 September, the fire brigade is organising an exhibition in the "Sachsenallee" with various themed days. The exhibition is open daily from 10 am to 8 pm. Visitors will be able to experience cable rides with the height rescue service of the professional fire brigade and an exhibition of fire service vehicles in and in front of the shopping centre.
Specialist firefighters and experts on the respective topics will be on hand to answer visitors' questions.
Media representatives are cordially invited to a press tour at the opening of the theme week:
Monday, 12 September 2016, 11 a.m.
in the Sachsenallee shopping arcade (Thomas-Mann-Platz)
Mayor Sven Schulze and members of the Chemnitz fire brigade will be available to talk to you.
The theme days in detail
Monday, 12 September: Opening
- 11 a.m. Press tour and Q&A session with the professional fire brigade
- Exhibition of a GDR fire engine
Tuesday, 13 September: Fire protection
- Presentations on the topic of "Preventive fire protection"
- Fire extinguishing training in the outdoor area of Sachsenallee
- Information on the prevention and reporting of fires by companies and representatives of the professional fire brigade
Wednesday, 14 September: Health
- Exhibition of rescue service vehicles in front of Sachsenallee
- Presentations on first aid, resuscitation and the "Medical Task Force" of the City of Chemnitz on stage
- Handover of several vehicles and a boat to the civil protection units in front of Sachsenallee
Thursday, 15 September: Partners of the fire brigade
- Exhibition of vehicles from a GDR fire engine in front of Sachsenallee
- Exhibition of THW, police and water rescue vehicles
- Information and demonstrations by fire investigators and the police dog squadron
Friday, 16 September: Fire brigade in action
- Information stand on the "firefighter" job profile
- Exhibition of the fire-fighting platoon of a fire station of the professional fire brigade
- Fire brigade drills in Sachsenallee
- Demonstration of lifting a car using water power
Saturday, 17 September: Children's day
- Bouncy castle, craft street, an information stand of the city youth fire brigade association and the "Freddy Flink" info mobile
- 3D painting for children
- Face painting, can spraying, competition
- Youth fire brigade competitions and exercises
- From 6.00 pm campfire and brioche on the outdoor area of Sachsenallee