The state guild Vienna The chimney sweepers committed the annual, magnificent Florianifeier on May 9 – an important fixed point in the calendar in the industry. In a solemn assembly and thanksgiving service, the Viennese chimney sweepers commemorated their patron saint, St. Florian.
Florianifeier: “Say patron saint”
Master Christian Leiner: “To come together once a year and to say thank you to the patron saint, this is particularly important to us. Because the safety of our customers and the protection of our environment are at the center of our daily work – be it in the classic displacement, exhaust gas measurement or fire protection advice.”
The celebration also offered the opportunity for exchange and appreciation. The guests of honor included Maria Neumann, division of the division and craft of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce: “The Viennese chimney sweepers make an important contribution to the carefree and safe coexistence in our city,” Maria Neumann praised the work of the chimney sweepers.
Tradition meets the future
Master Christian Leiner: “The Florianifeier not only commemorates the historical roots of the profession, but also shows its future -oriented role in the service of the Viennese population. Because the profession of the chimney sweeper is more modern today. In addition to the classic sweepers, smoke workers are sought -after experts for energy efficiency, emission protection and modern heating technology. Create a firing system on behalf of the city of Vienna.
The profession of the chimney sweeper has changed a lot in recent decades. A future -oriented service industry has become a traditional profession. Today smoke sweepers are not only responsible for clean fireplaces, but also sought -after experts for modern heating systems, emission reduction and sustainable energy advice.
Climate -friendly heating systems
For over 580 years, the Viennese chimney sweepers have ensured security in the city by regular inspections of the fireplaces. In times of climate change and energy transition, your know-how is also gaining in importance: Around 100 companies support households in switching to climate-friendly heating systems and advise on an expert on exhaust air solutions and mobile air conditioning devices. The traditional activities of the chimney sweepers have been in the UNESCO World Heritage Catalog since 2019.
Further information: www.rauchfangkehrer.wien
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