Voluntary work in fire and disaster control is carried out in Saxony-Anhalt in voluntary fire brigades and the private aid organisations involved in civil protection. Persons interested in membership can contact their municipality (volunteer fire brigade) or one of the aid organisations or their state, district or local associations.

Citizens who work voluntarily in volunteer fire brigades are entitled to reimbursement of their expenses necessary for this voluntary work and the loss of earnings. In addition, an appropriate expense allowance may be paid. The remuneration of volunteers working in the private aid organisations is based on the statutes issued by the respective organisation.