„Pálení čarodějnic"
Spring Bonfire & Gathering
Every 30 April we build and supervise the village bonfire — a safe, firefighter-guarded celebration for families.
Horní Slivno · Central Bohemia · since 1891
Neighbours who come when the siren sounds.
For more than a century the volunteers of Horní Slivno have guarded our homes, taught fire safety and kept the village traditions alive.
About the corps
A village institution, run by volunteers
SDH Horní Slivno is a branch association of the Czech Fire Protection Association (SH ČMS). We support the Fire Rescue Service in local emergencies, run fire prevention for households and schools, train young firefighters and organise the events that bring the village together.
Read our history
Programs & activities
What we do through the year
„Stavění máje"
Village Maypole Raising
The maypole is cut, decorated with ribbons by local youth and raised by hand on the village green.
„Jarní úklid obce"
Spring Clean-up Walk
Members and neighbours — prams included — walk the village roads collecting litter each spring.
„Historická technika"
Vintage Equipment
We maintain our historic portable fire pump in working order as a living piece of our heritage.
135
years of service
38
registered members
12
community events a year
4
trained youth fire-sport teams
Voices from the village
What our neighbours say
When the storm took down trees on the road to Dolní Slivno, the boys were out with chainsaws before dawn. That is what this corps means to us.
The firefighters' ball is the evening the whole village waits for all winter.
My grandfather served in this corps. Now I train the children on the same hoses and couplings.
News & bulletins
From the noticeboard
30. 4. 2026
Witches' bonfire built and lit safely
30. 4. 2026
New maypole raised on the green
22. 3. 2026
Spring clean-up ends with a campfire picnic
15. 2. 2026
Annual Firefighters' Ball — thank you!
Join us, help us, stand with us
Become a member, volunteer at an event, bring your children to youth training or support the restoration of our historic equipment.