Two new operations managers at the Red Cross: emergency services are getting stronger!

Two new operations managers at the Red Cross: emergency services are getting stronger!

On Monday the time had come: the rescue service of the Bavarian Red Cross in the Miltenberg district welcomed two new “emergency service operations managers” (ELRD) into its ranks. The certificates were presented to Julian Fuchs and Tim Kirchmann during a celebratory ceremony by Björn Bartels and Jörg Kuhn from the BRK Miltenberg-Obernburg district association. Both are full-time emergency paramedics and have the necessary qualifications and further training.

The role of an ELRD is crucial, especially in stressful situations where multiple emergency services vehicles are in use or there is a need for coordination. In such cases, Julian Fuchs and Tim Kirchmann will act as contact persons for all forces involved, such as the police and fire brigade. Their primary tasks include maintaining communication with the integrated control center, ensuring that operations run smoothly and documenting the operations described. They will also assess the damage situation at the scene and coordinate the emergency services.

What constitutes an ELRD?

The path to becoming an operations manager in the rescue service involves sound training and professional experience. The basis is training to become an emergency paramedic or a comparable qualification, supplemented by special training. How on berufsbild.com described, not only excellent specialist knowledge in rescue services is required, but also organizational skills and resistance to stress. Decisions must be made quickly and well-founded, especially in challenging situations.

An ELRD not only leads rescue operations, but is also crucial for assessing operational scenarios. This includes organizing the rescue teams on site and communicating with other emergency services. Follow-up of operations is also one of the tasks of an operations manager. The remuneration is attractive: a gross monthly income of 3,500 to 4,500 euros is expected on average.

The future of emergency managers in the rescue service

At a time when the need for well-trained specialists in the healthcare sector is constantly growing, Julian Fuchs and Tim Kirchmann have taken on an important role. Demographic change and the increasing complexity of operations make their position even more crucial. It is becoming apparent that the demands on the rescue service will continue to increase in the future. Digitalization could also offer new opportunities for deployment planning and coordination, meaning that the work of ELRDs will become increasingly important.

With the appointment of Fuchs and Kirchmann, the Bavarian Red Cross is ensuring that the Miltenberg district will continue to be well positioned in the future when it comes to saving human lives. The two new operations managers bring a breath of fresh air and a lot of commitment to make the right decisions in critical moments.