150 Years Fire Brigade Blindheim

A Fire Brigade with 150 Years of History

Blindheim is a municipality in the district of Dillingen an der Donau in Bavarian Swabia. The Blindheim Volunteer Fire Brigade was founded 150 years ago and is one of the traditional fire brigades in the region. In 2026, it will celebrate its grand anniversary with a ceremony on June 25, 2026, which is expected to be embedded in a multi-day festival weekend.

Format of the Anniversary

• Official Ceremony on June 25, 2026: June 25, 2026, is listed as the central festival date in the event calendar of the Höchstädt administrative community.
• Festival Weekend Likely Extended: 150th anniversaries are traditionally celebrated over several days by Bavarian fire brigades — ceremony + festival tent evening + parade + church service.
• Distinguished Guests from the District: The district administrator, mayor, district fire inspector, and neighboring fire brigades are traditionally present at fire brigade anniversaries.
• Vehicle Dedication Possible: New vehicles are often dedicated at major fire brigade anniversaries — whether this will be the case in Blindheim in 2026 will be communicated by the club team.

Federal State and Cultural Context

Bavaria, Swabia administrative region, Dillingen an der Donau district. Blindheim is located on the Danube and is historically known for the Battle of Höchstädt in 1704 — "Blenheim" in English historiography. With 150 years of fire brigade tradition, club life in Blindheim also dates back a long way.