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New statutes strengthen the fire department: costs for operations from 2026!
On November 21st, 2025, the statutes on reimbursement of expenses and costs for fire brigade operations in Brennberg were announced, coming into force on January 1st, 2026.
New statutes strengthen the fire department: costs for operations from 2026!
On November 21, 2025, the new statutes on reimbursement of expenses and costs for operations and services provided by the volunteer fire departments in Brennberg were announced. This regulation comes into force on January 1, 2026 and specifies the conditions under which municipalities can request funding for fire service services. While the PDF document on the statutes is currently unreadable, citizens can view the details of the announcement directly on the Brennberg municipality website.
The comprehensible regulations of these statutes are based on existing laws, in particular the regulations of the state capital of Munich, which came into force on January 4, 2023. On December 21, 2022, the city council decided to introduce a similar statute, which also contains relatively comprehensive provisions for reimbursement of expenses and costs. Article 28 of the Bavarian Fire Brigade Act (BayFwG), which defines the legal framework for such regulations, is also relevant.
Details of the statutes
Section 1 of the Munich statutes regulates the reimbursement of expenses for mandatory services provided by the fire department, including operations and security guards. An important point is that there is no right to compensation for the rescue of people or animals unless the danger was caused intentionally or through gross negligence. The amount of compensation is determined by flat rates, which can be found in a list.
Furthermore, Section 2 provides information about the reimbursement of costs for voluntary services. Costs can also vary and include, but are not limited to, annual fees for fire alarm systems. For voluntary assignments, remuneration is due according to the recognized flat rates.
Legal basis and scope
As the Bavarian Fire Brigade Act makes clear, the municipality can demand compensation for necessary expenses incurred by fire brigade operations. This regulation applies to both voluntary and professional assignments. The following overview shows some flat rates that can apply to these services:
| performance | Cost |
|---|---|
| Exploration Car (Per Kilometer) | 0.34 euros/km |
| Turntable ladder (per kilometer) | 5.17 euros/km |
| Exploration Car (Per Hour) | 40.51 euros/hour |
| Turntable ladder (per hour) | 73.64 euros/hour |
In addition, there are regulations on material consumption and services from third parties that are used in operations, as well as on the areas of activity of the company fire departments, which are independent of these statutes. Reimbursement of costs is due if the fire brigade takes action or a deliberate claim is made.
The planned statutes for Brennberg and Munich make clear the need to create clear rules for the reimbursement of costs and expenses in order to be able to react to changing conditions and requirements in the future. These regulations are not only crucial for the structure and financing of the fire departments, but are also of great importance for ensuring public safety and the common good.