--- title: FF.-Wesenufer url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430012257/ff-wesenufer.html" description: "The Wesenufer fire brigade was founded in 1875!" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # FF.-Wesenufer FF.-Wesenufer =============== Waldkirchen am Wesen, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/214296/A42A634F4C859D15D730548D4C9F6FB6AF66D51412D5FAF9BA04CA5F246A5164/gemeinschaftsobjekt-wesenufer.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/214297/942B838A495DDB0D7CEA6E99EC131F708F2EA1D713386A3AF3CF5290D1F94324/feuerwehrzeughaus-wesenufer.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/214298/DC852A3830C6DDBFF7C3C418DF3E02F713AF9CB1AAE8A9BDB5DDE54D0870168F/altes-feuerwehrzeughaus-wesenufer.jpg) © Open copyright © TOKU Waldkirchen-Wesenufer Close copyright [ ![FF.-Wesenufer in Waldkirchen am Wesen: A two-storey building with striking red roof tiles and a façade in light colours. In the centre of the building is an archway and a small bell tower. The building has several windows and doors and appears to be a public building such as a town hall or fire station.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214296/A42A634F4C859D15D730548D4C9F6FB6AF66D51412D5FAF9BA04CA5F246A5164/gemeinschaftsobjekt-wesenufer.jpg "© TOKU Waldkirchen-Wesenufer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214296/A42A634F4C859D15D730548D4C9F6FB6AF66D51412D5FAF9BA04CA5F246A5164/gemeinschaftsobjekt-wesenufer.jpg) © Open copyright © TOKU-Waldkirchen-Wesenufer Close copyright [ ![FF.-Wesenufer in Waldkirchen am Wesen: A homely building in light colours with a traditional roof and several windows. The building is labelled "Musikkheim Feuerwehr", which indicates that it is a fire station.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214297/942B838A495DDB0D7CEA6E99EC131F708F2EA1D713386A3AF3CF5290D1F94324/feuerwehrzeughaus-wesenufer.jpg "© TOKU-Waldkirchen-Wesenufer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214297/942B838A495DDB0D7CEA6E99EC131F708F2EA1D713386A3AF3CF5290D1F94324/feuerwehrzeughaus-wesenufer.jpg) © Open copyright © TOKU Waldkirchen-Wesenufer Close copyright [ ![FF.-Wesenufer in Waldkirchen am Wesen: A beautiful church building with a wooden bell tower and traditional architecture. The façade is painted in light colours and the heavy wooden entrance doors give the building a rustic look. The surrounding area is characterised by green spaces and mountains in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214298/DC852A3830C6DDBFF7C3C418DF3E02F713AF9CB1AAE8A9BDB5DDE54D0870168F/altes-feuerwehrzeughaus-wesenufer.jpg "© TOKU Waldkirchen-Wesenufer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214298/DC852A3830C6DDBFF7C3C418DF3E02F713AF9CB1AAE8A9BDB5DDE54D0870168F/altes-feuerwehrzeughaus-wesenufer.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Wesenufer 81 4085 Waldkirchen am Wesen [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wesenufer%2081%2C%204085%20Waldkirchen%20am%20Wesen "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Wesenufer%2081%2C%204085%20Waldkirchen%20am%20Wesen "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.45927&lon=13.80866&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The Wesenufer fire brigade was founded in 1875! The Wesenufer volunteer fire brigade was founded on 10 October 1875. The first fire brigade command was composed as follows: fire chief (commander) Sebastian Hanus, secretary Kajetan Grünberger, equipment keeper Franz Fesl, platoon leader Josef Lang, horn player Anton Wögerbauer. Many donations from private individuals, including from the private coffers of Emperor Franz Joseph I, were used to purchase the most necessary equipment, including a new manual fire engine. Around the turn of the century in 1900, the Wesenufer fire brigade experienced a great upswing and already had over forty members before the First World War. Operations around this time were mainly centred around floods. There were one major fire in the market itself around 1911, otherwise very often in the neighbouring Mühlviertel. At this time, the integration of the Wesenufer music association as a fire brigade band was also completed. In the economically difficult 1920s, there was a lack of money, including for urgently needed additions and new purchases of equipment. However, the proverbial spirit of comradeship of this organisation played a decisive role in overcoming the crisis during this difficult time. Leaders at section and district level also emerged from the Wesenufer fire brigade: section commander of the Engelhartszell judicial district Gottfried Strasser, district commander Anton Selle. After the Second World War, the FF-Wesenufer was rebuilt and reorganised. As far as possible, the equipment was supplemented or renewed. Within a few years, the number of members rose to fifty. The flood of the century in 1954 was not only the biggest damage event for Wesenufer, but also one of the biggest challenges for the Wesenufer fire brigade. The operation at that time could only be managed with the help of neighbouring fire brigades. This major nationwide event was also the reason for the founding of the Disaster Relief Service (KHD) in the provincial fire brigade association. A new era began in the fire service, namely the ever-increasing operational work in the field of technical assistance. The Wesenufer fire brigade coped with this development by taking part in performance competitions and the associated performance tests (from 1972), founding a youth group (1975) and installing a water rescue group (1979), which resulted in the transfer of a work boat for oil spills on the Danube from KHD funds (1981). The first fire engine was purchased in 1975. In 1985, planning began for a new fire station, which was occupied together with the music club in 1990. The first armoury with its wooden hose tower on the Donaulände, built in 1927 and completely renovated in 2005 as part of the town's development, has since been used to store equipment for the water service. A modern Fox portable fire pump was purchased in 1989 and a modern, standardised small fire engine in 1995. In 2003, the first female members joined the fire brigade to support the youth group. In 2004, the fire station received a new, modern warning and alarm system. In 2005, theesenufer fire brigade celebrated its 130th anniversary with a performance competition. Commanders: 1875 - 1881 Sebastian Hanus 1881 - 1891 Josef Razesberger 1891 - 1896 Franz Fesl 1896 - 1902 Johann Gottinger 1902 - 1905 Hugo Selle 1905 - 1911 Johann Gottinger 1911 - 1915 Gottfried Strasser 1915 - 1919 Hugo Selle 1919 - 1924 Gottfried Strasser 1924 - 1934 Mathias Höller 1934 - 1940 Johann Auer 1940 - 1945 Anton Selle 1945 - 1949 Johann Auer 1949 - 1963 Josef Derschl 1963 - 1968 Helmut Strasser 1968 - 1978 Anton Höller 1978 - 1988 Hugo Selle 1988 - 2003 Josef Razesberger 2003 - 2018 Rudolf Dornetshumer 2018 - ongoing Bernhard Haslböck [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **FF.-Wesenufer** Wesenufer 81 4085 Waldkirchen am Wesen Phone [ +43 7718 7622 ](tel:+4377187622) mobile [ +43 664 4994085 ](tel:+436644994085) E-Mail [gahleitner@waldkirchen.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.waldkirchen.at](http://www.waldkirchen.at "New window") http://www.waldkirchen.at --- **Contact person** Mr HBI Bernhard HASLBÖCK Wesenufer Nr. 43 4085 Waldkirchen am Wesen Phone [ +43 664 4994085 ](tel:+436644994085) --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ - always open (24/7) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Elevation**255 m **Parking**- Parking space: 15 - Parking area for disabled: 1 - Bus parking space: 1 [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for pushchairs **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Completely suitable for wheelchairs. The object complies with the legally stipulated ÖNORM. **other information**- Step-free and barrier-free entrance to the building - Toilet facility for disabled people [To the website](http://www.waldkirchen.at "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")