Hungary has less than ten million citizens, but has a large and well equipped fire service. There are 95 paid full time fire brigades with some 8,400 paid firefighters and 864 unpaid volunteer fire companies with around 14,350 members. This ratio of 64% volunteers is slightly lower than most other Eastern and Western European countries, and much lower than Germany or Austria.
There are also 288 factory fire brigades with around 4,500 members, many of whom are available to assist public fire services if and when needed. Most SOPs follow German practice, and most modern appliances are of German origin or built on German chassis - although Renault, Volvo, Tatra and Scania appliances are also in service. This MB 1222 predates the end of the Cold War, and was presumably acquired second hand from a German brigade.
There are also 288 factory fire brigades with around 4,500 members, many of whom are available to assist public fire services if and when needed. Most SOPs follow German practice, and most modern appliances are of German origin or built on German chassis - although Renault, Volvo, Tatra and Scania appliances are also in service. This MB 1222 predates the end of the Cold War, and was presumably acquired second hand from a German brigade.
Added by Rob Johnson on 09 February 2021.