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Volunteer Fire Department Heilbronn
Volunteer firefighter

Volunteer Firefighter

Regular participation in training, drills, events, and deployments. Volunteers can attend additional specialized training depending on suitability and interest.
⏱ 2 hours/week
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Tasks
Regular participation in training, drills, events, and deployments. Volunteers can attend additional specialized training depending on suitability and interest.
Benefits
Volunteers experience quick integration into the community and have access to a large network. The role emphasizes camaraderie and solidarity. Through varied and challenging activities, volunteers gain skills that are also valuable in everyday life. Volunteering is highly regarded by the public.
FAQ
  • What skills do I need?
    Anyone willing to volunteer in their community is eligible. Professional background does not matter. Volunteer fire departments thrive on the diversity of their members and their talents.
  • What tasks does the fire department perform?
    The fire department’s responsibilities are summarized as rescue, extinguishing, recovery, and protection. Rescue involves averting life-threatening situations for people and animals through immediate actions.
  • Can my employer prevent me from volunteering?
    While volunteers should inform their employer, no approval is required. Employers receive compensation for lost wages if an employee participates in a deployment or training.
  • What level of fitness is required?
    Basic physical fitness suffices. For tasks requiring breathing apparatus, a medical checkup is done and regularly renewed.
  • Is firefighting a male-dominated field?
    Not at all. Fire departments have long welcomed female firefighters and value their contributions.
  • Do I get paid for volunteering?
    This is an unpaid position. Employers are compensated for lost wages during deployments or training. Some positions receive a small allowance.
Skills Required
Creative: 1/5 Technical: 2/5 Social: 2/5 Language: 2/5 Flexibility: 2/5
Organization

Volunteer Fire Department Heilbronn

The Volunteer Fire Department Heilbronn is an indispensable support for the professional fire department. During large-scale events, it is regularly called upon to either assist on-site or to staff the main fire station for additional emergencies. Currently, around 300 volunteer members serve across nine divisions in various districts. The central division is located at the main fire station.

Contact Person: Secretariat
feuerwehr@heilbronn.de
07131/56-2953
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