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Berlin Fire Department Swears In 416 New Professionals and 27 Volunteers

The department will open a fire and rescue academy with higher allowances to relieve strain from record emergency calls

Mitglieder der Freiwilligen Feuerwehr nehmen an der Zentralen Willkommensveranstaltung der Berliner Feuerwehr vor dem Roten Rathaus teil.
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Overview

  • On July 12, 416 trainees and 27 volunteers took the oath before city leaders at the Rotes Rathaus to join Berlin’s firefighting ranks.
  • The new recruits boost a workforce that comprises about 4,780 professional staff and nearly 2,970 volunteer members.
  • The induction comes in response to a record 532,157 emergency deployments in 2024, up from 514,866 in 2023.
  • Officials pledged to establish a fire and rescue academy and offer enhanced allowances as part of efforts to retain and prepare personnel.
  • Landesbranddirektor Karsten Homrighausen highlighted the recruits’ dedication to service and community solidarity as vital assets for the department.