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Plant fire brigade members (m/f/d)

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Duties at STR

Airport fire service personnel are responsible for safety at the airport – round the clock. The focus is on providing rapid, competent and well-organised assistance.

Key duties:

  • Prevention of fire and explosion hazards
  • Rescue, extinguish, recover and protect
  • Inspection of safety-related facilities, e.g. lifts
  • Implementing risk-minimisation measures in collaboration with the team

Medical service:
The plant fire brigade provides first aid – with the aim of minimising harm to people as much as possible in an emergency.

Other duties:

  • Administrative duties
  • Specialist training and further education
  • Maintenance and servicing of equipment and vehicles
Zwei Personen sitzen in einem Fahrsimulator. Vor den Sitzen befinden sich mehrere Bildschirme mit einer Darstellung des Vorfelds und geparkter Flugzeuge.

Course content

The training programme is divided into two stages:

Stage 1 – Basic Craft Skills (18 months)

  • Metalworking, electrical engineering, woodworking
  • Achievement of the German Sports Badge

Stage 2 – Firefighting qualifications

  • Basic fire service training and basic breathing apparatus training
  • Radio communication training and fire engine operator training
  • Training as a paramedic and lifeguard
  • Obtaining a Class C/CE driving licence

General framework

Start of training

1 September

Duration

3 years

Apprenticeship allowance

€1,368.26 in the first year
€1,418.20 in the second year
€1,464.02 in the third year

Vocational school

Friedrich-Ebert School in Esslingen-Zell
(Block-based teaching with a predominantly practical training component at the airport)
Further information

Entry requirements

  • A secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent qualification
  • An interest in mathematics, physics, technology and sport
  • Physical fitness and good health suitable for fire and rescue service work
  • Minimum age: 18 years old at the start of the training programme
  • A Class B driving licence with driving experience (ideally through the BF17 scheme)
  • Willingness to work 24-hour shifts and to wear a uniform
  • Technical understanding and manual dexterity
  • Ability to work as part of a team – preferably with a history of involvement in a voluntary organisation or the youth fire brigade
  • A friendly manner and an open, communicative approach
  • Enthusiasm for the world of airports

Benefits

  • Exciting combination of firefighting, rescue operations and technical assistance
  • Working with modern operational equipment 
  • A wide range oftasksandtargetedfurther training programmes 
  • Annualallowanceforlearning materialsandspecialist books
  • Support from experienced female instructors and Male trainers
  • 30 days’ annual leave
  • Additional pension provision via VBLklassik
  • Guaranteed permanent employment for at least 1 year
  • Varied responsibilities in a unique working environment
  • Employee benefits such as Corporate Benefits, discounted canteen offers, subsidies for Buses and train, free car parks and lots of more

Application Process

Applications for the 2027 intakeare now open.

All information on the selection process can be found here.

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