At the height of the Second World War, in response to heavy bombing of Germany's cities, the combined Feuerschutzpolizei and Freiwillige Feuerwehren numbered nearly two million members.
Saat Perang Dunia II, dalam respon pengeboman kota-kota bersar Jerman, anggota gabungan Feuerschutzpolizei dan Freiwllige Feuerwehren berjumlah hampir 2 juta orang.