Civil servants in the intermediate fire department form the backbone of the Wiesbaden professional fire department. They are mainly deployed in the emergency services, where they take on responsible tasks - from working in the team to acting as vehicle drivers.
Professional firefighters equipping the HLF
Activity in the intermediate fire department
The day-to-day work is varied and structured. In addition to operational readiness, there are fixed components such as work shifts in the in-house workshops, regular training units, sport to maintain physical fitness and on-call times. This ensures that the team is optimally prepared at all times.
During operations, our colleagues are on the move in various vehicles - be it the fire engine, the turntable ladder or one of our special vehicles. The tasks range from firefighting and technical assistance to rescuing people and animals. Every operation is different and requires specialist knowledge, teamwork and quick decisions.
Another interesting field of activity is working as an operations officer in the central control center. Here they receive emergency calls, coordinate alarms and initiate the right measures.
The intermediate firefighting service thus combines varied operations, manual and technical work, physical fitness and teamwork. Anyone who enjoys helping other people, mastering technology and acting together with colleagues in an emergency will find an exciting and meaningful job here - right at the heart of fire department work.
YOUR requirements
The following persons may be employed
is a national of a member state of the European Union
is at least 18 years old
are no more than 35 years old
have at least a lower secondary school leaving certificate or a level of education recognized as equivalent
have completed vocational training in accordance with the Vocational Training Act or an equivalent recognized level of education, e.g. general higher education entrance qualification, technical entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, technical higher education entrance qualification, technical secondary school leaving certificate, technical training with the German Armed Forces, the German Federal Police or a comparable organization in a field suitable for the career path
can provide proof of the German swimming badge in silver (must be presented by the time of the aptitude test and must not be older than 1 year)
have a class B driving license
has successfully passed an aptitude test including a sports test
has the unrestricted health suitability for the activity in the emergency service (medical check-up according to G26.3 in accordance with Fire Service Regulation 7 (FwDV 7) and official medical examination).
YOUR training process
The applicant is hired as a probationary civil servant and appointed "Fire Chief". Training begins annually on April 1 and lasts 18 months. During this time, the civil servant receives comprehensive training in all theoretical and practical specialist areas.
In particular, the training covers preventive and defensive fire and hazard protection, technical accident assistance, rescue services and the legal basis in these areas, as well as sport. It is divided into three sections.
Section I
Basic firefighting course
24 weeks
Section II
Internship 1
27 weeks
Section III
Internship 2 with career test
27 weeks
German sports badge in silver
the German Lifeguard Badge in bronze
the CE driving license category
training as a paramedic
various specialist courses
The training ends with the career examination for the middle fire department.
The training takes place at the various locations of the Wiesbaden Fire Department. The career examination is taken at the Hessian State Fire Brigade School in Kassel.
In the following 12 months, the civil servant must prove himself/herself (probationary period).
YOUR daily routine
The average weekly working time (including on-call duty) is 48 hours. Duty is performed in 24-hour shifts, followed by a 48-hour period of time off. It is not permitted to leave the station during guard duty. During the scheduled working hours between 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., firefighters work in the workshops, take part in training services and do sports during the non-alarm period. During the scheduled on-call times between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., they rest during the non-alarm time.
YOUR shift rhythm
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Off duty
In the event of major fires, disasters, etc., fire department officers may also be called upon to work during their off-duty time, although this is rarely the case.
YOUR relaxing vacation
Fire department officers receive annual leave.
Up to 50 years
18 shifts and 15 days off duty
Over 50 years
20 shifts and 14 days off duty
YOUR references
The remuneration of a civil servant consists of the basic salary, the family allowance and allowances.
In the first few years, the "fire chief" receives remuneration according to salary group A7.
Since 01.02.2025, this has been gross monthly*:
Starting basic salary A 7 level 1
2762,63 €
and
Family allowance, married
163,13 €
Family allowance, married, with 1 child
412,63 €
Family allowance, married, with 2 children
662,13 €
For the third and each additional child to be taken into account, the family allowance increases by € 764.66.
In addition, the civil servant receives a position allowance of € 25.38, a state salary component of € 142.13 and, after one year, a fire department allowance of € 80.00. After a further year, the fire department allowance increases to € 160.00. Compensation of around € 230.00 per month is paid for "service at inconvenient times" (nights, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).
The salary is only reduced by the wage tax to be paid, the solidarity surcharge and, if applicable, the church tax. As the civil servant is not subject to social security contributions, voluntary health and long-term care insurance should be taken out with a substitute health insurance fund or a private health insurance company.
The City of Wiesbaden also offers its employees the following benefits:
Comprehensive voluntary social benefits to maintain and promote health (e.g. discounts for fitness studios)
A comprehensive training program for personal and professional development
Use of the "corporate benefits" and "benefits.me" benefits platforms with attractive deals and discounts from well-known brands and companies
Free travel on local public transport throughout the RMV area with our Job-Ticket Premium
* All information without guarantee
YOUR development and promotion opportunities
With appropriate performance and attendance of various courses, promotion up to grade A 9 with an official allowance is possible. In special cases, promotion without examination to the higher service is also possible; in this case, a classification up to grade A 11 is achievable.
If the requirements under civil service law are met and the city has sufficient budget funds available, a promotion from fire chief to senior fire chief (grade A 8) can take place at the earliest one year after completion of the probationary period. This promotion is generally provided for if the general conditions permit.
In addition, civil servants in the intermediate operational service can be admitted to the higher operational service career path if they are particularly suitable and after completing a preparatory course.
YOUR application
Recruitment for the middle fire department takes place every year on April 1. The corresponding job advertisements are usually published around one and a half years in advance on the careers portal of the state capital of Wiesbaden(karriere.wiesbaden.de (opens in a new tab)). Applications are submitted online. We also provide regular information about current vacancies on our social media channels.
