Berufsfeuerwehr Wiesbaden - Firefighter (m/f/d)
Your commitment makes the difference!
Your job? Fire and flame for safety!
As a firefighter on emergency duty, you are right in the middle of a really exciting and responsible job. Rescue, extinguishing, recovery, protection - every day brings new challenges that require team spirit, courage and know-how!
After successfully completing your training, you will be taken on directly as a probationary civil servant.
Your tasks? Fighting fires, minimizing risks, protecting people.
- You carry out firefighting and fire spread measures.
- You carry out rescue, safety and recovery work and NBC operations.
- You save lives and make danger zones safe.
- You will initiate emergency medical care measures (paramedic).
- You will operate and maintain fire-fighting and rescue equipment.
- You will apply your technical expertise in our various workshops.
Your apprenticeship? Practical, realistic, future-proof!
| Start of training | September 1st |
|---|---|
| Duration of training | 3 years |
| Practical training | Technical training workshops/own companies, e.g. Weiterstadt Vocational and Technology Center, Wiesbaden Fire (opens in a new tab) and Rescue Service Academy |
| Theoretical training | Werner-Heisenberg (opens in a new tab) vocational school in Rüsselheim and Hessian State Fire Service School (opens in a new tab) in Kassel (block teaching) |
| Course of training |
Part 1: Technical vocational training (18 months); Part 2: Fire service training (18 months) |
| Examinations |
Part 1: technical examination; Part 2: fire department examination |
| Special features | Acquisition of a class B/C/CE driving license and training as a paramedic at our rescue service school as well as in a hospital and at a rescue station |
And you? Ready for action and responsible!
Must-haves
- Good secondary school leaving certificate
- Minimum age at the start of training: 16.5 years
- Fulfillment of the requirements under civil service law
- German nationality or that of an EU member state
- Maximum age of 35 years at the time of appointment as a civil servant
- Health suitability
- unrestricted personal, physical and mental suitability for the fire department (e.g. unrestricted breathing apparatus suitability, suitability for a class CE driving license)
- Successful participation in a selection procedure
- German silver swimming badge (proof must be submitted by the selection procedure and must not be more than 1 year old)
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Nice-to-Haves
- Willingness to work in shifts
- Technical interest and understanding
- Strong ability to work in a team with colleagues
- High sense of responsibility
Your application? The starting signal for your assignment with us!
Do you want an exciting job with real responsibility? Then join our new training program for the first time in 2026 and become a plant firefighter. The application deadline is January 31, 2026.
Do you still have questions? Then get in touch!
Contact persons at the state capital Wiesbaden