Volunteer fire brigade - Become a member

The volunteer members of the volunteer fire brigade help people in emergency situations.

Would you like to join the volunteer fire brigade?

You don't need any previous experience. Simply contact the fire brigade in your municipality.

Prerequisite

Admission to the volunteer fire brigade is subject to the following requirements. You must

  • be at least 17 years old (if you are younger, you can join a youth fire brigade),
  • have a good physical and mental constitution,
  • agree to a longer period of service and
  • must not have committed any offences under the Criminal Code (e.g. arson).

Some municipalities have specific requirements. You should therefore enquire with your local fire brigade about the requirements for admission. This also applies to any documents that may be required.

Responsible department

the fire brigade of your municipality

Procedure

To join the volunteer fire brigade, contact your local fire brigade.

You can find the address

  • on the website
    • Of your municipality and
    • Of your fire brigade or
  • from the municipal newsletters.

When you join the fire brigade, you will receive in-depth basic training.

You should then take part in regular training events.

Depending on your aptitude and personal wishes, you can also attend additional training courses.

Please note: Admission is on probation for the first 12 months.

Deadlines

none

Required documents

none

Costs

There are no costs for you. Your municipality will provide you with the necessary service and protective clothing and will also bear the training costs.

Miscellaneous

none

Appeal

None

Legal basis

Feuerwehrgesetz (FwG):

  • § 7 Angehörige der Gemeindefeuerwehr
  • § 11 Aufnahme der ehrenamtlich Tätigen in die Einsatzabteilung der Gemeindefeuerwehr

Release note

machine generated, based on the German release by: Innenministerium Baden-Württemberg, 17.03.2025