Berlin welcomes 416 new firefighters: Office in the Red City Hall!

Berlin welcomes 416 new firefighters: Office in the Red City Hall!

Brandenburg an der Havel, Deutschland - July 13, 2025 will go into the history of the Berlin fire brigade: Today, 416 fire fighters and 27 new members of the volunteer fire brigade ceremoniously take their notice in front of the impressive Red City Hall. This ceremony marked the official entry into the service for the capital and was accompanied by the ruling mayor Kai Wegner and numerous family members with great applause. In his speech, Wegner emphasized the tireless operational readiness, the courage and cohesion that are indispensable for the fire brigade. Cityreport reports that the celebrations were characterized by a strong feeling of community.

Senator of the Interior and Sport, Iris Spranger, took the opportunity to point out the essential role of the fire brigade for the security of Berlin. She not only presented the new firefighters, but also announced improved allowances and additional positions. These measures are a clear indication of the challenges with which the Berlin fire brigade is confronted. According to RBB24 there is a particularly urgent need for new forces, since almost 400 of the 520 training positions can be occupied this year, while each fourth place can be vacated remains.

the lack of young talent and necessary measures

The reasons for this acute lack of young talent are diverse. After all, around 270 employees left the fire brigade this year, mainly age -related. This affects not only the fire service service, but also the administration. The interior administration estimates that over 200 departures can be expected in the coming years. The situation requires pressing solutions to maintain the operational capacity of the fire brigade:

• increase in the number of jobs.
• Improvement of training conditions and allowances.
• targeted campaigns for recruiting new forces.

The event not only represented an impressive start for the new members in a new professional life, but also illustrated the responsibility that they now bear, as Dr. Karsten Homrighausen, state fire director of the Berlin fire brigade, highlighted in his speech. The challenges are great, but with the right commitment and a clear plan, the gaps can be closed.

Finally, it can be said that the Berlin fire brigade not only builds on fresh blood, but also on a strong community that is strong for the security of the city. training park emphasizes how important it is to constantly improve the training and recruitment in order to ensure the future of the fire brigade and to offer the population reliable protection.