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The Berliner Feuerwehr, founded on February 1, 1851, is the oldest and largest professional fire department in Germany. With about 5517 employees and 35 professional fire stations, as well as 59 volunteer fire departments and 44 rescue stations, it ensures comprehensive and efficient hazard prevention in the German capital.
The mission of the Berliner Feuerwehr is to protect life and health and to ensure public safety. The values include appreciation and care for employees, a strong community, qualified training, and a responsible understanding of leadership. The fire department strives to offer an attractive volunteer position and to support a resilient city[5].
As part of the 2030 strategy, the Berliner Feuerwehr has defined several areas of action and goals:
The Berliner Feuerwehr is divided into seven operational areas, a central operational control, an academy for fire and rescue services, and various departments for operational preparation and operation. The volunteer fire departments are represented by the state commissioner of the volunteer fire departments and work closely with the professional fire stations[2][3].
The Berliner Feuerwehr is a central component of the urban infrastructure and continuously works to improve its services and meet the needs of a growing and changing city.
