Niedersächsisches Landesamt für Brand- und Katastrophenschutz

The Lower Saxony State Office for Fire and Emergency Protection runs two training sites in Celle and Rastede, each equipped with specialized practice grounds and modern learning facilities. Firefighters and rescue personnel find training halls, practice areas, and lodging at both locations.

The Rastede facility at the Loy location was Germany's first state firefighting training center in 1944 and began training female firefighters from the start. Since its founding, the institution has continuously evolved and expanded with modern training buildings.

The site blends the heritage Osterberg Manor House with modern training halls and practice grounds. This mix shows how the facility maintains older structures while serving contemporary educational needs.

The site offers multiple buildings with lodging options, including a dedicated dormitory for participants. Keep in mind that the facility is primarily for training purposes and public visits may be limited.

The facility has trained over 145,000 people since opening, including women who began taking courses in the 1940s. This long track record made it a pioneer in gender-inclusive emergency training.

Location: Celle

Location: Rastede

Inception: 2021

Website: http://feuerwehrschulen.niedersachsen.de/portal/live.php?navigation_id=24852&_psmand=188

GPS coordinates: 52.63757,10.05350

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06