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Fire brigade inspires with pea soup: citizens celebrate together!
On July 16, 2025, the Biedenkopf fire department celebrated a community festival with many visitors and cooked pea soup to promote commitment.
Fire brigade inspires with pea soup: citizens celebrate together!
An event recently took place in Biedenkopf that brought many citizens together and strengthened community ties. Fire department chairman Michael Lüftner expressed his joy at the high level of participation from both residents and friendly fire departments. The atmosphere was characterized by community engagement and an excellent culinary offering. Visitors had the opportunity to bring pots to help themselves to the traditional pea soup prepared by the volunteer fire department members.
Daniel Ceh, a long-time member of the kitchen team, emphasized his joy in cooking for hungry guests and underlined the importance of such events for social interaction. The pea soup became a symbol of the volunteer commitment of the fire department and the community coming together to support one another and to strengthen the diverse connections in the region.
Joint commitment in the region
However, the commitment of volunteers is not limited to the fire department. In the Wittenberg district, where 135 local volunteer fire departments operate, the important role of voluntary work is particularly valued. District Administrator Jürgen Dannenberg praises the voluntary commitment, which continues even five years after his positive comments in 2016. Many volunteers provide valuable services in disaster control and in organizations such as the German Red Cross, the Johanniter and the DLRG.
The spectrum of voluntary activities ranges from care and everyday support to social services in school and daycare support as well as in sports and local clubs. These activities not only promote participation in social life, but also support the integration of immigrants and lifelong learning.
Particularly noteworthy are the numerous helpers who support elderly, single-parent or disabled neighbors in their everyday lives. Future ideas for civic engagement include improving mobility through advisory services and the possibility of carpooling or a volunteer-organized citizen bus.
Digital innovations to promote volunteerism
The use of digital platforms is also being considered to support public services. Local ordering systems could significantly improve local supplies, particularly in the areas of libraries and culture. Digital measures are intended to help promote volunteerism and support citizens' participation in democratic processes. The implementation of digital lottery tickets could set a new example of modern citizenship in the district.
Overall, the event in Biedenkopf and the broad commitment in the Wittenberg district illustrate how important it is for citizens to find each other, support each other and pull together. These cultural and social encounters are essential for the functioning and integration of the community.