Rescue service in Aachen: Over 95% of the missions in less than 8 minutes

Rescue service in Aachen: Over 95% of the missions in less than 8 minutes

The importance of first aiders for fast emergency reactions in Aachen

The emergency number of the emergency services in Aachen show impressive results, but the challenges remain. A current study by the SWR emphasizes that the emergency services in Aachen can arrive in the patient in 95.54 % of the cases within eight minutes, which is a top value in North Rhine-Westphalia. But what helps to maintain this result and what role do first aiders play in emergency care?

challenges for the emergency services

In Aachen, the infrastructure of the emergency services is strong, as the fire department manager Andreas Bierfert explains. A good planning of the emergency service requirement and a closer hospital landscape help to ensure that emergency vehicles are ready for use again quickly. Nevertheless, Bierfert also sees an increasing challenge: the increase in so-called low-code inserts, in which the emergency services are often unnecessarily called in. This type of missions blocks important resources that are used for serious emergencies. An example of such operations are cases in which no acute medical intervention is required, but which still affect the availability of the emergency vehicles.

The role of first aiders in emergency care

In this context, first aiders become more important. The managing director of "Region Aachen Rettet", Ulla Thönnissen, points out that well -trained first aiders can significantly bridge the time until the emergency services arrive. They report an average time gain of four minutes, which can be achieved through immediate, life -saving measures. The first aid app, which started in 2021, enables registered first aiders near an emergency to be contacted quickly. This development shows how important a community is that is ready to help and is available to become active in critical moments.

The statistics in the area of Aachen

Less pleasant numbers, on the other hand, come from the Heinsberg district, where the emergency services intervene in 74.48 % of the cases within the desired time frame, and the city region of Aachen, where this rate is only 58.72 %. A falling performance compared to Aachen could indicate similar challenges through non -urgent missions. The findings that are obtained from these regional differences could provide important information on improving emergency care in rural areas.

conclusion: necessity of suitable strategies

The data and statistics not only shed light on the efficiency of the emergency services in Aachen, but also show the need for comprehensive strategies to optimize emergency care. While a strong emergency services in the urban areas are of indispensable importance, the integration and training of first aiders in more rural regions could make a decisive difference in emergency reaction and efficiency. An municipal approach to strengthen first aid is therefore not only desirable, but necessary.

- Nag