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175 Jahre Berliner Feuerwehr: 450 Rekruten feierlich vereidigt

Jul 4, 2026 3 min
berlin fire departmentanniversaryfirefighter recruitmentpublic serviceemergency services
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The Berlin Fire Department celebrated its 175th anniversary with the swearing-in of 450 new recruits. Speeches highlighted the challenges and importance of the profession, referencing past incidents and the commitment required.

This news analysis covers the 175th anniversary of the Berlin Fire Department, marked by the formal swearing-in of 450 new recruits. The event featured speeches from Cornelia Seibold, President of the Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin, and Kai Wegner, Governing Mayor of Berlin. Seibold emphasized the demanding nature of the job and the high number of calls the fire department responded to in the past year. Wegner drew a parallel between attacks on emergency services and attacks on democracy, highlighting the commitment of the recruits to protecting the state and its citizens. The ceremony also included a pledge by the new recruits to uphold their duties, with the landesbranddirektor noting the ongoing need for qualified personnel despite challenges.

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