Vollmer and Team: Fire leadership in Rüdesheim confirmed for another 10 years!

Vollmer and Team: Fire leadership in Rüdesheim confirmed for another 10 years!

Rüdesheim am Rhein, Deutschland - The Rüdesheim community has decided: Christian Vollmer will remain military director for the next ten years and will be supported by Rouven Ginz and Jörn Trautmann as deputy. This decision was made in a quick and harmonious choice among the military leaders of the town units, which was led by Mayor Markus Lüttger. In total, all three incumbents were confirmed in office.

Christian Vollmer, who has been at the top of the fire brigade for ten years, received 26 of possible voices, and only two military leaders voted against him. His deputies were also able to count on solid support: Rouven Ginz received 22 yes votes and Jörn Trautmann 18. The new term of office begins in March 2026, and the leadership trio is responsible for 31 fire brigade units with over 600 volunteer forces in VG Rüdesheim.

The value of voluntary work

In his speech after the election, Vollmer thanked the military leaders for their cooperation and emphasized the high priority of fire work in the community. "We are happy and grateful for the volunteers who are willing every day to help others in need," he emphasized. Mayor Lüttger congratulated the trio and paid tribute to the good cooperation between the fire brigade, the community and the administrative forces. The provision of funds is a sign of appreciation that the volunteers urgently need.

The commitment and the operational readiness of the fire brigades do not only play a central role in Rüdesheim. Current legal changes, such as the fire and civil protection law (LBKG), which is one of the most modern of its kind, illustrate the increasing need for effective hazard. Adjustments are necessary to grant the volunteer fire departments a special legal status. This includes, among other things, entitlement to continued payment of work fees during the fire service, which should also relieve the municipal households.

preparation for the challenges of the future

• The definition of the framework for volunteer fire service is becoming increasingly important in view of increasing requirements.
• A reduction in the age of entry to the youth fire brigade from 12 to 10 years should promote youngsters.
• The election process for volunteers should be modernized in order to strengthen trust in the structures.

The associations and organizations support the upcoming changes, which shows that one will continue to be concerned with the safety of the population in the future. A continuous improvement of the structures is essential in order to offer the volunteers the best possible support and to secure the fire capacity of the fire brigade. It remains to be seen which further measures are brought to strengthen disaster protection.

Rüdesheim shows once again how important the volunteer fire work is and sets a sign of a responsible handling of the challenges that the future brings with it. The decision to confirm Christian Vollmer and his team for further years is not only a confirmation of the previous work, but also a step towards a secure community.