German Fire Engines

The Feuerwehr (German: fire defence) is a number of German fire departments. The responsible bodies for operating and equipping fire departments are the German communities (Gemeinden) and cities (Städte). By law they are required to operate fire-fighting forces. In cities this is usually performed by the Fire Prevention Bureau one of the higher-ranking authorities.There are three kinds of firefighters in Germany: the predominant number of Germany's 1383730 firefighters are members of voluntary fire brigades (Freiwillige Feuerwehr) a lesser number are working in professional fire brigades and the smallest are the drafted members of a Compulsory Fire Service (Pflichtfeuerwehr) established just in a few places nationwide. Here we look at some of their flashy vehicles.We hope you will enjoy our selection of photos.