98,000 firefighters are active in Switzerland for fire protection and general assistance. The fire brigade can be reached at all times via the emergency number 118. The fire brigade performs an important service for our country – the firefighters’ free time for the safety of the Swiss population. The approximately 105 members of the Ehrendingen-Freienwil Fire Brigade fire brigade in the canton of Aargau ensure the well-being of the inhabitants. They are a large force and new people are recruited time and again – but this is not always so easy. The members of the fire brigade complete various exercises several times a month in order to be fit for their missions. With their vehicles, they are always ready to go out. Normally, the Ehrendingen-Freienwil fire brigade has about 15 operations per year. Most of them are minor incidents such as water damage; fortunately, accidents and fires are rare. However, the year 2021 was exceptional – with 48 calls, the firefighters had to express more often than they have done in a long time. This is due to the devastating storms. The Ehrendingen-Freienwil fire brigade always sticks together. It is like a big family, everyone knows everyone. They master the missions together in a good mood and in a good spirit. Even after experiences that are more difficult to deal with, they are always there for each other.