Saxony-Anhalt is investing a record sum in fire brigades and protection systems!

Saxony-Anhalt is investing a record sum in fire brigades and protection systems!

Anhalt-Bitterfeld, Deutschland - Saxony-Anhalt plans to invest considerable investments in disaster protection and the fire brigades of the state. According to reports from radiosaw.de , the budget will be increased to 6.2 million euros by 2026 to improve protection for humans and animals in emergencies. The purchase of new ambulances and the use of modern sirens will be planned in the coming year. A special focus is also on fire protection, for which a record amount of 25 million euros should be available by 2026.

The planned use of the funds includes several important measures. This includes the construction and renovation of 27 fire brigade houses, the purchase of new emergency vehicles, the establishment of extinguishing water withdrawal points and the provision of special driving licenses for firefighters. The support for children's and youth fire brigades in Saxony-Anhalt is also emphasized.

increase in funds and further investments

like Zeit.de , the funds for civil protection in Saxony-Anhalt will be increased from EUR 3.7 million to 6.2 million in 2026. The Interior Ministry in Magdeburg has published this information. In the previous year, seven ambulances worth over 1.2 million euros have already been purchased, and in the coming year seven vehicles are again to be handed over to the civil protection authorities for around 1.26 million euros. Modern siren systems are also on the support list.

The highest fire protection funding is also planned for 2026: 18.2 million euros for 2023 and almost 25 million euros for 2026. For the new and converted fire service equipment houses, over 15 million euros for 27 houses are planned from 2025 to 2027. In addition, new emergency vehicles and extinguishing water withdrawal points are funded and support for children's and youth fire brigades as well as special driving licenses for municipal emergency services are ensured. Fire protection remains a central task of the municipalities in Saxony-Anhalt, which is supported by EU and state funds.

-transmitted by West-Ost-Medien