Beamter/Beamtin im feuerwehrtechnischen Dienst (mittlerer technischer Dienst)

Learning locations are: State fire academies or the central training facility for fire protection of the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces), Bundeswehr Education Center: classrooms (classroom instruction), training grounds. Professional fire departments or Bundeswehr fire departments: rooms for watch and operational duty.

Occupation type: Civil servant training; varying career designations in individual federal states (Bundesland). Type of training: Preparatory service, regulated by federal or state (Bundesland) ordinances. Duration of preparatory service: Typically 1-3 years. Minimum prerequisite for admission to preparatory service: Varies depending on the federal state (Bundesland) or federal authority (e.g., a qualification in a relevant recognized vocational training (Ausbildung) occupation). Learning locations: State fire academies or the central training facility for fire protection of the Bundeswehr, Bundeswehr Education Center, professional fire departments or Bundeswehr fire departments. What do you do in this profession? Civil servants in the intermediate fire service provide quick and qualified assistance in emergencies and dangers. They secure, combat, and eliminate sources of danger such as fires or leaking chemicals, provide assistance in natural disasters, e.g., floods, rescue and protect people, animals, and property, and educate about dangers and their prevention.

Job title: Civil servant in the intermediate fire service. Occupation type: Civil servant training/preparatory service. Training duration: Typically 1-3 years. Access requirement: Typically a secondary school diploma (Hauptschulabschluss) and a relevant completed vocational training (Berufsausbildung). What do you do in this profession? Civil servants in the intermediate fire service provide quick and qualified assistance in emergencies and dangers. They secure, combat, and eliminate sources of danger such as fires or leaking chemicals, provide assistance in natural disasters, e.g., floods, rescue and protect people, animals, and property, and educate about dangers and their prevention. They purposefully use fire service technical equipment and perform first aid measures as well as other measures of medical emergency rescue. They also work in a securing and protective capacity in the Bundeswehr fire departments. At large events, they conduct security watches to be able to intervene immediately in dangerous situations.

Generally 1-3 years. Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces): 1.5 years. State (Bundesland) authorities: typically 1-3 years.

The selection process consists, for example, of a written test, a sports test, a practical check of manual skills, and an interview. For the intermediate fire service in the Bundeswehr, the aptitude test consists of a practical part, which tests sprint power, endurance, strength, and balance, a written part, which consists of an essay and an arithmetic task, and an individual interview.

Structure of a preparatory service (Vorbereitungsdienst) in the intermediate fire service: Introductory period: 1 month. Basic training at a state fire academy: 5 months. Intermediate examination. Specialist theoretical and practical vocational training at professional fire departments and in a fire control center, training to acquire a driver's license (at least class C): 5 months. Training in emergency medical services at professional fire department training facilities and in a hospital: 7.5 months. Final course at a state fire academy: 0.5 months. Career examination. Total training duration: 19 months.

No tuition fees or course fees are charged. Travel costs or costs for learning materials may arise. Costs for accommodation at the Ausbildung (vocational training) location may also be incurred.

During theoretical and practical Ausbildung (vocational training), one acquires knowledge and skills in the following areas, for example: Subject-specific fundamentals (burning and extinguishing; building construction), radiation protection, hazardous materials, thermodynamics, electricity theory, mechanics. Vehicle knowledge (including driving training); fire engines, crane and ladder vehicles, special vehicles, ambulances. Equipment knowledge; breathing apparatus, extinguishing equipment (e.g., pumps, hoses, fittings), rescue equipment (e.g., rescue shears, chainsaws). Standardization and equipment testing. Operational theory; operational planning and tactics; hazards at the scene of operation, accident prevention. Firefighting (operational exercises, extinguishing water supply, extinguishing water delivery). Preventive fire protection and hazard prevention. Technical assistance, operational exercises: rescue service, telecommunications service. State and administrative studies; organization and service operations of local fire departments. Legal foundations of fire service; civil service law, disciplinary law, staff representation law.

One should prepare for the following conditions and requirements: During theoretical Ausbildung (vocational training) phases: Classroom instruction, possibly project work, processing content at home. During practical Ausbildung (vocational training) phases: Practical collaboration (under guidance): e.g., conducting safety watches, participating in planning and preparing extinguishing operations, operating extinguishing equipment. Requirements: Diligence and prudence (e.g., strict adherence to regulations when handling hazardous materials), teamwork skills (e.g., cooperating in the firefighting squad at the scene of operation), willingness to perform and commit (e.g., providing help in emergency and dangerous situations with initiative, dedication, and high physical effort), sense of responsibility and psychological resilience (e.g., high responsibility for the life and health of people, dealing with injured persons and their relatives).

Monthly gross basic salary for candidates in the public service (middle-level service) at federal authorities: €1,473. Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of March 2024. Monthly gross basic salary for candidates in the public service (middle-level service) at Bundesland (state) authorities - depending on the Bundesland (state): €1,409 to €1,528. Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion. Note: In addition to the basic candidate salary, candidate emoluments include capital-forming benefits, possibly also family allowances and other allowances, remunerations, and surcharges.

In-depth knowledge in the following school subjects are good prerequisites for successful Ausbildung (vocational training): Manual Arts/Technology: During practical vocational Ausbildung (vocational training), one learns, for example, to use tools and rescue equipment. Technical understanding and manual skills are indispensable for the safe handling of these devices. Sports: Sports is an important part of the Ausbildung (vocational training). Physical fitness is also necessary to pass the sports test in the selection process. German: Since civil servant candidates learn, among other things, to prepare protocols and reports during their Ausbildung (vocational training), good German language skills are essential.

The following Ausbildung (vocational training) alternatives are available for the profession of civil servant in the middle-level fire service technical service: Area of Law and Administration: Civil Servant in Industrial Supervisory Administration (middle-level technical service), Civil Servant in Federal Defense Administration (middle-level technical service), Civil Servant in Metrology (middle-level technical service). Commonality: Planning and processing safety-relevant administrative procedures. Area of Protection and Security: Certified Fire Protection Specialist, Industrial Firefighter (male/female). Commonality: Performing firefighting duties.

In the state (Bundesland) of Bavaria, this vocational training (Ausbildung) lasts 1 year.

In the state (Bundesland) of Berlin, the vocational training (Ausbildung) ranges from 1.5 to 4 years. The focus on fire brigade technology takes 1.5 years if you have the appropriate school or professional prior education. The focus on fire brigade technology with basic craft-technical qualification takes 3 years (both training parts last 1.5 years each). The focus on emergency rescue takes 4 years (if the three-year training as an emergency paramedic is included in the preparatory service).

In the state (Bundesland) of Bremen, this vocational training (Ausbildung) lasts 1.5 years.

In the state (Bundesland) of Hesse, this vocational training (Ausbildung) lasts 1.5 years.

In the state (Bundesland) of Hamburg, this vocational training (Ausbildung) lasts 1.5 years.

In the state (Bundesland) of Saxony, this vocational training (Ausbildung) lasts 2 years.

1.5 years

The Ausbildung (vocational training) in the intermediate fire service technical sector usually takes place as a 1 to 3-year Vorbereitungsdienst (preparatory service). It is regulated by federal or state (Bundesland) ordinances and leads to a Laufbahnprüfung (career examination). A professional qualification is generally required.

1.5 years

Shortening of the Ausbildung (vocational training) period: In some federal states (Bundesland), the Vorbereitungsdienst (preparatory service) can be shortened for candidates who are authorized to use the professional title 'Notfallsanitäter/in' (paramedic).

This career path is established at the federal level and in all federal states (Bundesland), but there are no specific graduation or professional titles for the Vorbereitungsdienst (preparatory service). Example career titles include: Beamter/Beamtin - Feuerwehr (mittlerer technischer Dienst) (Civil Servant - Fire Department, intermediate technical service), Beamter/Beamtin - feuerwehrtechnischer Dienst (Laufbahngruppe 1, zweites Einstiegsamt) (Civil Servant - Fire Service Technical Service, career group 1, second entry level). These titles may vary depending on the federal state (Bundesland) or federal authority. The competent authorities determine whether the career path is offered as an Ausbildung (vocational training).

1.5 years

The monthly gross basic salary for candidates in the public service (middle-level service) at federal authorities is 1,473 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of March 2024). For state authorities, this amount is 1,510 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of February 2025). In addition to the basic salary, candidate allowances include capital-forming benefits, and possibly family allowances and other additional allowances, remunerations, and surcharges.

The monthly gross basic salary for candidates in the public service (middle-level service) at federal authorities is 1,473 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of March 2024). For state authorities, this amount is 1,468 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of January 2026). In addition to the basic salary, candidate allowances include capital-forming benefits, and possibly family allowances and other additional allowances, remunerations, and surcharges.

The monthly gross basic salary for candidates in the public service (middle-level service) at federal authorities is 1,473 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of March 2024). For state authorities, this amount is 1,457 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of February 2025). In addition to the basic salary, candidate allowances include capital-forming benefits, and possibly family allowances and other additional allowances, remunerations, and surcharges.

The monthly gross basic salary for candidates in the public service (middle-level service) at federal authorities is 1,473 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of March 2024). For state authorities, this amount is 1,515 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of December 2025). In addition to the basic salary, candidate allowances include capital-forming benefits, and possibly family allowances and other additional allowances, remunerations, and surcharges.

The monthly gross basic salary for candidates in the public service (middle-level service) at federal authorities is 1,473 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of March 2024). For state authorities, this amount is 1,496 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of February 2025). In addition to the basic salary, candidate allowances include capital-forming benefits, and possibly family allowances and other additional allowances, remunerations, and surcharges.

The monthly gross basic salary for candidates in the public service (middle-level service) at federal authorities is 1,473 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of March 2024). For state authorities, this amount is 1,528 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of February 2025). In addition to the basic salary, candidate allowances include capital-forming benefits, and possibly family allowances and other additional allowances, remunerations, and surcharges.

The duration of the Ausbildung (vocational training) in Lower Saxony is 2 years.

In Saarland, the monthly gross basic allowance for candidates in the public service (mid-level service) at federal authorities is 1,473 € as of March 2024. For state authorities, it is 1,424 € as of February 2025. In addition to the basic allowance, candidate emoluments include capital-forming benefits, possibly family allowances, and other supplements, remunerations, and bonuses.

After their Ausbildung (vocational training), civil servants in the mid-level fire brigade technical service work for professional fire brigades and the fire brigades of the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces). They can keep their knowledge up-to-date through adaptive further training, covering topics from fire protection to rescue services. With suitable qualifications, they have the opportunity to advance to the next higher career path. Those with a university entrance qualification can also pursue a Studium (university degree), for example, earning a Bachelor's degree in safety engineering.

In Saxony-Anhalt, the preparatory service is 1.5 years for those with relevant professional pre-qualification, and 3 years for those without professional pre-qualification.

In Rhineland-Palatinate, the introductory period is 1.5 years for those with relevant professional pre-qualification, and 3 years for those without professional pre-qualification.

In Thuringia, the monthly gross basic allowance for candidates in the public service (mid-level service) at federal authorities is 1,473 € as of March 2024. For state authorities, it is 1,492 € as of February 2025. In addition to the basic allowance, candidate emoluments include capital-forming benefits, possibly family allowances, and other supplements, remunerations, and bonuses.

In Brandenburg, the monthly gross basic salary for trainees in the public service (middle-level service) at federal authorities is 1,473 € (as of March 2024). For state authorities, this amount is 1,518 € (as of July 2024). In addition to the basic salary, trainee allowances may include capital-forming benefits, possibly family allowances, and other supplements.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) duration in Baden-Württemberg is 7 months.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) duration in Schleswig-Holstein is 19 months.

In Niedersachsen, the monthly gross basic salary for trainees in the public service (middle-level service) at federal authorities is 1,473 € (as of March 2024). For state authorities, this amount is 1,409 € (as of February 2025). In addition to the basic salary, trainee allowances may include capital-forming benefits, possibly family allowances, and other supplements.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) duration in Nordrhein-Westfalen is 1.5 years.

In Sachsen-Anhalt, the monthly gross basic salary for trainees in the public service (middle-level service) at federal authorities is 1,473 € (as of March 2024). For state authorities, this amount is 1,459 € (as of February 2025). In addition to the basic salary, trainee allowances may include capital-forming benefits, possibly family allowances, and other supplements.

The monthly gross basic salary for candidates in the public service (middle-level service) at federal authorities is 1,473 € (as of March 2024). At state authorities (middle-level service), the monthly gross basic salary for candidates is 1,512 € (as of February 2025). In addition to the basic salary, candidate remuneration includes capital-forming benefits, possibly family allowances, and other additional allowances, fees, and surcharges.

The duration of the Ausbildung (vocational training) is 1.5 years.

The preparatory service for civil servant careers is regulated by federal and state governments through their own ordinances. The respective provisions may differ. At the federal level, the ordinance on career, Ausbildung (training), and examination for the middle-level fire brigade technical service in the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) (LAP-mftDBwV) dates from March 6, 2002, and was last amended by an ordinance on March 11, 2026. At the state level, there is the ordinance of the Ministry of Interior on Ausbildung and examination for the middle-level fire brigade technical service (Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsordnung für den mittleren feuerwehrtechnischen Dienst - APrOFw mD) from November 17, 2014, in Baden-Württemberg, last amended by a law on February 10, 2026, and the ordinance on the specialized focus of fire brigade technical service (FachV-Fw) from November 18, 2011, in Bavaria, last amended by an ordinance on June 10, 2024.

The monthly gross basic salary for candidates in the public service (middle-level service) at federal authorities is 1,473 € (as of March 2024). At state authorities (middle-level service), the monthly gross basic salary for candidates is 1,493 € (as of February 2025). In addition to the basic salary, candidate remuneration includes capital-forming benefits, possibly family allowances, and other additional allowances, fees, and surcharges.

The monthly gross basic salary for candidates in the public service (middle-level service) at federal authorities is 1,473 € (as of March 2024). At state authorities (middle-level service), the monthly gross basic salary for candidates is 1,467 € (as of November 2024). In addition to the basic salary, candidate remuneration includes capital-forming benefits, possibly family allowances, and other additional allowances, fees, and surcharges.

Generally, a Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) in conjunction with a beneficial completed Berufsausbildung (vocational training) is required. Some Bundesländer (federal states) also accept applicants without Berufsausbildung if they can demonstrate a middle-level education certificate. Furthermore, access to the Ausbildung (vocational training) typically requires proof of health suitability for fire brigade technical service (including suitability for breathing apparatus) and a Class B driver's license. If applicable, the German Youth Swimming Badge in Bronze may also be required. For applicants to the fire brigade technical service of the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces), additional requirements include a maximum age of 49 years, German citizenship, unrestricted willingness to be transferred, a declaration of willingness to participate in Bundeswehr missions abroad, and a medical certificate of fitness for motor vehicle use.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, the monthly gross trainee salary for public service (mid-level) in federal agencies is 1,473 € (as of March 2024). For state agencies, this amount is 1,500 € (as of February 2025). In addition to the basic trainee salary, this may include capital-forming benefits, family allowances, and other bonuses.

In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the monthly gross trainee salary for public service (mid-level) in federal agencies is 1,473 € (as of March 2024). For state agencies, this amount is 1,479 € (as of February 2025). In addition to the basic trainee salary, this may include capital-forming benefits, family allowances, and other bonuses.

In Bavaria, the requirements for the Ausbildung (vocational training) include at least a Mittelschule (secondary school) diploma and a completed vocational training relevant to fire service technology. Other requirements include a minimum height of 1.65 m (exceptions possible), proof of health suitability for fire service technology (including respiratory protection suitability), the German Sports Badge and German Swimming Badge, both in bronze (can also be acquired during the preparatory service), and a Class B driving license.

In Berlin, the requirements for the Ausbildung (vocational training) in fire service technology vary by specialization. For the fire technology focus, at least a Berufsbildungsreife (vocational training qualification) and a completed vocational training, or a Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification), or a technical Fachschule (technical college) diploma are required. For the fire technology with basic craft-technical qualification focus, a secondary school diploma is needed. For the emergency rescue focus, at least a secondary school diploma with an average grade of at least 3.4 in German, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, or a Berufsbildungsreife and at least two years of completed vocational training are required. Other requirements include a minimum age of 18 (16.5 for the craft-technical qualification) and a maximum age of 35 (exceptions possible), proof of certain vaccinations, a specific Body Mass Index (BMI), specific visual acuity, proof of health suitability for fire service technology (including respiratory protection suitability), a silver swimming badge, and a Class B driving license.

In Bremen, the requirements for the Ausbildung (vocational training) include at least a Berufsbildungsreife (vocational training qualification) and a completed vocational training relevant to the fire service career path. Another requirement is proof of health suitability for fire service technology (including respiratory protection suitability).

In Hesse, the requirements for the Ausbildung (vocational training) include at least a Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school diploma) and a suitable completed vocational training. Other requirements include a minimum age of 18 and a maximum age of 35 (exceptions possible), proof of health suitability for fire service technology (including respiratory protection suitability), a silver German Swimming Badge, and a Class B driving license.

For the vocational training (Ausbildung) as a fire department technician in Hamburg, a one-and-a-half-year preparatory service is required. This service requires a first general education certificate and a completed vocational training (Berufsausbildung) of at least three years in a recognized profession, or a technical college (Fachschule) or technical high school (Fachoberschule) diploma in a suitable field for the career path. Additionally, proof of basic manual skills and abilities, an age limit of 35 years (exceptions possible), proof of physical and health suitability required for fire service (including breathing apparatus suitability), a German silver swimming badge (not older than two years), and a Class B driving license are required.

For vocational training (Ausbildung) in Saxony, a secondary school certificate (Realschulabschluss) or a primary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) and a completed vocational training (Berufsausbildung) beneficial for fire service are required. Furthermore, a minimum age of 18 and a maximum age of 32 (exceptions possible), a minimum height of 1.65 m (exceptions possible), proof of health suitability required for fire technical service (including breathing apparatus suitability), a German silver sports badge, and a Class B driving license are mandatory.

For vocational training (Ausbildung) in Saarland, at least a primary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) and a completed vocational training (Berufsausbildung) in a field suitable for fire service, or having passed the first part of the factory firefighter (Werkfeuerwehrmann/-frau) examination, are required. Additionally, an age limit of 37 years (exceptions possible), proof of health suitability required for fire technical service (including breathing apparatus suitability), and a Class B driving license are requested.

For vocational training (Ausbildung) in Thuringia, at least a primary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) and a completed vocational training (Berufsausbildung) beneficial for fire service are required. Furthermore, a minimum age of 21 and a maximum age of 31 (exceptions possible), suitability for fire service (especially breathing apparatus suitability and suitability for driving fire vehicles under operational conditions), and a Class B driving license are mandatory.

For vocational training (Ausbildung) in Brandenburg, at least a primary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss)/vocational readiness and a completed, recognized vocational training (Berufsausbildung) are required. Additionally, an age limit of 35 years (exceptions possible), proof of physical and health suitability required for fire technical service (including breathing apparatus suitability), and a Class B driving license are requested.

For vocational training (Ausbildung) in Lower Saxony, a secondary school certificate (Sekundarabschluss I - Realschulabschluss) or a primary school certificate (Sekundarabschluss I - Hauptschulabschluss) and a completed vocational training (Berufsausbildung) suitable for fire service, or the authorization to bear the professional title of rescue assistant (Rettungsassistent/in) or emergency paramedic (Notfallsanitäter/in), are required. Additionally, an age limit of 39 years (exceptions possible) and proof of physical and health suitability required for fire technical service (including breathing apparatus suitability) are requested.

In the Bundesland (federal state) of Sachsen-Anhalt, the entry requirements for the Ausbildung (vocational training) in fire service technical roles are as follows: For a one-and-a-half-year preparatory service, candidates need at least a Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) and a completed Berufsausbildung (vocational training) that qualifies them for the career path, particularly in a technical-craft field. For a three-year preparatory service, at least a Realschulabschluss (intermediate secondary school certificate) is required. Further requirements include being at least 17 years old (for the three-year preparatory service) and no older than 38 (exceptions may apply), having unrestricted health suitability for fire service technical roles (according to Fire Service Regulation 7 - Respiratory Protection), possessing a Class CE driving license (or willingness to acquire one), and proving personal suitability with a police clearance certificate.

In the Bundesland (federal state) of Rheinland-Pfalz, the entry requirements for the Ausbildung (vocational training) in fire service technical roles are as follows: For a three-year preparatory service, a qualified Sekundarabschluss I (intermediate secondary school certificate) is required. For a one-and-a-half-year introductory period, candidates need at least a Berufsreife (vocational maturity) and a Gesellenprüfung (journeyman's examination) in a craft suitable for fire service technical roles or a corresponding final examination as per the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act). Further requirements include being at least 16.5 years old and no older than 29 (exceptions may apply), proving the necessary health suitability for fire service technical roles (e.g., respiratory protection and diving fitness), and possessing a Class B driving license.

In the Bundesland (federal state) of Baden-Württemberg, the entry requirements for the Ausbildung (vocational training) in fire service technical roles are as follows: Candidates need at least a Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) and a completed Berufsausbildung (vocational training) suitable for employment in the intermediate fire service technical roles. Further requirements include being at least 18 years old, proving the necessary health suitability for fire service technical roles, including respiratory protection fitness, and possessing a Class B driving license.

In the Bundesland (federal state) of Schleswig-Holstein, the entry requirements for the Ausbildung (vocational training) in fire service technical roles are as follows: Candidates need a first general education school certificate and a Gesellenprüfung (journeyman's examination) in a craft suitable for fire service technical roles or a corresponding final examination as per the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act), or a final examination from a school education where an intermediate educational qualification is achieved or a vocational training is completed. Further requirements include fire service suitability, the German Youth Swimming Badge in Bronze, and possessing a Class B driving license.

In the Bundesland (federal state) of Nordrhein-Westfalen, the entry requirements for the Ausbildung (vocational training) in fire service technical roles are as follows: Candidates need at least a mittlerer Schulabschluss (Fachoberschulreife) (intermediate secondary school certificate) and completion of a craft-based preliminary training according to the tiered training regulation for fire services, or at least a Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) and a beneficial completed Berufsausbildung (vocational training). Further requirements include being at least 18 years old and no older than 40.5 (exceptions may apply), a minimum height of 1.60 m, physical fitness/suitability for fire and rescue services, possessing a Class B driving license, and proof of certain vaccinations.

In the Bundesland (federal state) of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the entry requirements for the Ausbildung (vocational training) in fire service technical roles are as follows: Candidates need a completed Ausbildung (vocational training) in a craft profession, or a completed Ausbildung (vocational training) in a recognized training profession, or authorization to use the professional title Notfallsanitäter/in (emergency paramedic). Further requirements include being no older than 34 (exceptions may apply), proving the necessary health suitability for fire service technical roles, including respiratory protection fitness, a swimming badge in Bronze, and possessing a Class B driving license.