On Saint Florian’s memorial day, Berlin chimney sweeps labored along with the Fire divisionpolice and the governing mayor despatched a sign of respect and cohesion. The motto of the marketing campaign was “No violence against rescuers – chimney sweeps say thank you”.

Rescue employees work three hundred and sixty five days a 12 months to maintain folks protected, it mentioned. At the identical time, there was a worrying enhance in assaults on rescuers in recent times. Therefore, the Schonstein sweeping guild want to emphasize its thanks.

Wegner attended the occasion at noon within the coaching bakery of the Berlin Confectioners’ Guild. It was mentioned that the marketing campaign had develop into a everlasting fixture over the past 4 years. A complete of round 10,000 euros in donations have already been collected.

St. Florian’s Day on May 4th historically commemorates the patron saint of the hearth brigade and chimney sweeps.

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