Volunteer Fire Brigade in Brezno Celebrates 150th Anniversary

The volunteer fire brigade in Brezno, a town in central Slovakia, is marking its 150th anniversary this year. Throughout its history, the fire brigade has regularly participated in organizing cultural, sports, and social events in the town, demonstrating its role as both an emergency service and community organization. The milestone anniversary highlights the long tradition of volunteer firefighting in Slovakia, where local fire brigades have served as important civic institutions in towns and villages across the country for more than a century.