140 Years Volunteer Fire Brigade Plaue – Anniversary Festival
Festival weekend of the Volunteer Fire Brigade Plaue (District of Brandenburg an der Havel): Gala evening, historical firefighting drill, and rescue demonstration
About 140 Years FFW Plaue
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Volunteer Fire Brigade Plaue — Founded 1886
The Volunteer Fire Brigade Plaue was founded on February 3rd, 1886 — in 2026, it looks back on 140 years of voluntary fire protection. Plaue, now a district of the city of Brandenburg an der Havel, with its long history as an old parish community on the Havel River, is a typical example of the traditional volunteer fire brigade culture in the state of Brandenburg.
Gala Evening Friday, May 8th, 2026
The anniversary weekend begins with a closed gala evening for members, supporters, and invited guests on Friday, May 8th. It serves as the formal setting to honor the association, acknowledge the presence of Mayor Daniel Keip, and recognize 140 years of voluntary service.
Grand Festival Program Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Saturday, May 9th, is the public festival day — from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM at the fire station Görneweg 11. The program is tightly scheduled: At 1:00 PM, the live fat fire demonstration (a classic teaching moment for fire prevention in the kitchen), from 2:00 PM onwards, the vehicle and archive exhibition with children's activities, at 3:00 PM the historical firefighting drill with old equipment and methods, and at 4:00 PM the technical rescue demonstration following a simulated traffic accident.
Coffee and Cake, Free Admission
The festival is explicitly open to residents from Plaue, neighboring Brandenburg an der Havel, and the entire Potsdam-Mittelmark district. Food and drinks are organized by the fire brigade and local associations. Admission is free.
Plaue and Brandenburg an der Havel
Plaue is a district of the independent city of Brandenburg an der Havel (approx. 72,000 inhabitants) and is located on the Plauer See — the westernmost of the Brandenburg Havel lakes. The fire station's appearance is characterized by red brick walls and the distinctive hose tower — typical of a Brandenburg fire brigade from the Wilhelminian era.
140 Years FFW Plaue — edition 2026
Festival Weekend for the 140th Anniversary
The 2026 edition marks the 140th anniversary of the Volunteer Fire Brigade Plaue. Mayor Daniel Keip will be present at the gala evening and the public festival day. The detailed hourly program on Saturday provides a vivid picture of firefighting work — past and present.
The demonstrations (fat fire, historical firefighting drill, technical rescue) are intended as educational presentations for the public. They combine fire safety education with a clear presentation of the association's work.
Programme 140 Years FFW Plaue 2026
Friday, May 8th, 2026 — Gala Evening
- Evening — Gala evening for members, supporters, invited guests with Mayor Daniel Keip
- Commemoration of the 140-year history of the association
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 — Public Anniversary Festival (11 AM–10 PM)
- 11:00 AM — Festival opening at the fire station Görneweg 11
- 1:00 PM — Live fat fire demonstration (educational demonstration)
- 2:00 PM — Vehicle and archive exhibition + Children's activities
- 3:00 PM — Historical firefighting drill with old equipment
- 4:00 PM — Technical rescue demonstration after simulated traffic accident
- All day: Coffee and cake, food and drinks on site
- 10:00 PM — Festival end
Highlights 140 Years FFW Plaue 2026
- 140th anniversary of the Volunteer Fire Brigade Plaue (founded 1886)
- Gala evening on Friday with Mayor Daniel Keip
- Live fat fire demonstration as an educational presentation
- Historical firefighting drill with old equipment
- Technical rescue demonstration after a traffic accident
- Vehicle and archive exhibition with children's activities
Prices 140 Years FFW Plaue 2026
Free admission on the public festival day. Food and drinks at standard festival prices.
Practical information — 140 Years FFW Plaue
Getting There
Volunteer Fire Brigade Plaue, Görneweg 11, 14774 Brandenburg an der Havel (OT Plaue). By car via the A 2 (exit Brandenburg an der Havel). By train to Brandenburg an der Havel Hauptbahnhof, from there take a city bus or taxi approx. 10 km to Plaue.
Dates
Friday, May 8th, 2026: Gala evening (closed event for members and invited guests). Saturday, May 9th, 2026: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM — public anniversary festival.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks are offered at standard festival prices on site.
Contact
Volunteer Fire Brigade Plaue, [email protected], Website www.ffw-plaue.de.
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Where it takes place 140 Years FFW Plaue
Freiwillige Feuerwehr Plaue
Görneweg 11, 14774 Brandenburg an der Havel