Overview
- Germany’s youth fire brigades counted 380,441 members in 2025, a record reported by the national youth fire service.
- Baden-Württemberg logged an all-time high of 40,136 participants, with girls now making up 23.2% of members.
- Children's groups nearly quadrupled in five years to 105,687, with some starting at about six years old.
- Local funding keeps costs low, with week-long camps reported for under €100.
- Volunteer fire services face rising demand, with Baden-Württemberg reporting the most fire incidents in 30 years.