The Federation of European Fire Officers (FEU) has formally bid farewell to Bernhard Jily, who is retiring after a long and distinguished career in the fire service.
Jily represented Austria at the FEU on 26 occasions between 2006 and 2025, playing a key role in strengthening European cooperation and knowledge exchange among fire and rescue leaders. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, the FEU awarded him the Silver Cross of Merit.
The FEU expressed its gratitude for Jily’s steady leadership and commitment to the wellbeing of firefighters throughout Europe, and wishes him health and happiness in his retirement.