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Unlike the UK, German full time fire services almost always also are the primary provider of EMS response, although other agencies also work alongside them - and are sometimes even co-located at fire stations. Among these are the Red Cross and St. John’s organizations. Most volunteer fire companies do not provide EMS response, however - but this is changing, especially in cities where some are adding ambulances and/ or first responder cars. Bear in mind that Germany is a federal system, so each Land has slightly different approaches.

Like most German full time fire brigades with EMS responsibilities, Berlin’s daily call outs are around 80% medical runs. This is also true for most French and US fire services which provide EMS services.

Added by Rob Johnson on 06 July 2023.

I omitted to mention: Berlin FD

Added by Jacques PETER on 09 July 2023.

Not to worry. It is written on the side of the ambulance!

Added by Rob Johnson on 10 July 2023.

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