DRF air rescue consecrates new rescue helicopter station in Berlin-Buch

DRF air rescue consecrates new rescue helicopter station in Berlin-Buch

A new rescue helicopter, Christoph 100, has been in use in Berlin since the beginning of the year. The DRF air rescue held the official inauguration of the station in Berlin-Buch, to which around 150 guests were invited. The board of directors of the DRF air rescue emphasized that their order was to provide people in medical emergency situations the best possible and fastest help. In the first four months, Christoph 100 was alerted to around 500 missions. The rescue helicopter is available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and has already made around 100 missions in the dark.

The State Secretary for the Interior of the State of Berlin, Christian Hochgrebe, emphasized in his speech the importance of the new helicopter location for Berlin and the surrounding area. The air rescue teams are indispensable in an emergency and in crisis situations. Representatives of the Berlin Fire Brigade and the Bundeswehr Hospital Berlin, each of whom represent the emergency doctors and emergency paramedics on board Christoph 100, also emphasized the partnership -based cooperation and the high quality of patient care.

The Berlin-Buch station opened by the DRF air rescue on the command of the Berlin Senate Department for Interior and Sport on January 2, 2024 and is the only German station with a year-round operational readiness from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The pilots fly inserts in the dark with night vision devices. Christoph 100 is alerted as a faster emergency supplier and can reach locations within a radius of 60 kilometers within a maximum of 15 minutes of flight. In addition, the helicopter can also be used for intensive care.

The DRF air rescue based in Filderstadt is one of the largest air rescue organizations in Europe. Out of 32 stations at 30 locations in Germany, the helicopters and outpatient aircraft from the non -profit organization start their missions. More information about the DRF air rescue can be found at www.drf-ufluftrettung.de.

Table:
| Station | Christoph 100 |
| ——– | —————— |
| Location | Berlin-Buch |
| Operational readiness | All year round, 6: 00-22: 00 |
| Night vision devices | Yes |
| Area of ​​application | Berlin and the surrounding area, 60 km around |
| Occupation | 2 pilots, 1 emergency doctor, 1 emergency paramedic |
| Operations in the first four months 500 |
| Operations in darkness | around 100 |
| Other possible uses | Intensive care transport |
| DRF air rescue | Seat in Filderstadt, one of the largest air rescue organizations in Europe |
| Number of missions in 2023 | 36.413 |

It should be noted that the information mentioned above is based on the press release provided and there is no independent confirmation or source for the historical facts.

Source: drf air rescue/ots