The municipal fire service needs planning is one of the essential planning tools for a municipality, often mandated by law in many federal states, to achieve an appropriate sizing of its fire department. This involves reconciling the technical, personnel, and organizational needs of the operational service, the demands of fire service personnel, and the requirements of supervisory authorities with the financial capabilities of the municipality. Only a professionally sound plan can meet the current challenges in fire service and ensure effective fire protection despite demographic changes, declining membership numbers, and the limited daytime availability of volunteer fire departments. The book clearly describes the necessary tools and the professional background of fire service needs planning.