After allegations of racism and bullying at the Berlin youth fire brigade, the police are investigating. The authority had started an ex officio investigation, a fire brigade spokesman said on request. It did not need a separate display. The test has not yet been completed.
“Regardless of this, the Berlin fire brigade has already taken various steps to deal with and for internal communication of the incident,” continued the speaker. There should be a parents’ evening in the affected youth fire brigade to inform about the facts and the further procedure.
In addition, discussions with the young people and within the fire brigade would be held. “The volunteer fire brigade affected, to which the youth fire brigade belongs, is currently supported by colleagues from the professional fire brigade, the military management is temporarily reinforced,” it said.
Almost two weeks ago, it became known that young people are said to have posted right -wing extremists in a chat group. Bullying is also said to have been an issue. It is said to be news as part of communication between several members.
The fire brigade’s extremism representative, Ruben Obenthaus, spoke of “racist statements” and about statements against other members. The statements are in no way compatible with the basic values and the self -image of the fire brigade, he emphasized.
According to the fire brigade, the processes are related to a youth fire brigade in Charlottenburg. The organization found out about it from a parent in the environment of the youth fire brigade, it said.
According to the fire brigade, more than 1,000 girls and boys between the ages of 8 and 19 belong to the Berlin youth fire brigade. It is one of the largest youth organizations in the capital.
Broadcast: RBB24 Infoadio, September 27, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
