Great sadness in Lower Austria – “Erich’s death tears a big hole in the fire department”

Black mourning flags at many fire stations, countless expressions of grief on social media: State Fire Chief Erich Dangl died last weekend at the age of 64. The Waldviertel native was not only physically great Floriani, his smoky voice was known far beyond the country’s borders. In 2011, Dangl was diagnosed with cancer. After operations and years later that finally gave him his characteristic voice, the disease was considered defeated. When he sought medical help for an injury a few weeks ago, the bad news followed: advanced cancer. “With Erich we are not only losing a good friend, but also a committed companion who worked tirelessly for the fire department. “He was a role model in terms of camaraderie and a sense of responsibility,” says State Governor Dietmar Fahrafellner Fire Department, mourning a serious loss. The retired police officer took part in several hundred fire brigade meetings every year and always had an open ear and a loyal and warm-hearted demeanor.