Reinhard Kraxner, Managing Director of ÖAMTC Air Rescue:
“The commissioning by the political leaders for a second emergency medical helicopter in 24-hour operation in Styria is in the interests of the population. Emergencies do not stick to any time of day, so it is the order of the day to provide high-quality medical care from the air 24 hours a day hours a day guaranteed.”
Ready for use around the clock
Especially in the field of emergency rescue, quick and targeted action is equivalent to effective help. “Even at night, every second counts when saving lives,” says Kraxner. “This fact makes air rescue in Styria an essential addition to ground-based rescue services.” The extension of the operating times now enables optimal medical care for locals and holiday guests around the clock if necessary .
The 24-hour operation will also bring another novelty for Styria. The ÖAMTC air rescue service will also provide a vehicle in both Niederöblarn and St. Michael. “This ground-based alternative is always used when the helicopter cannot take off due to bad weather”; explains Marco Trefanitz, Managing Director of the Christophorus fleet. “This means that the medical team is still available around the clock.”
Christopher Drexler, Governor of Styria:
“With the upgrade of the Christophorus 14, two of the three emergency medical helicopters in Styria are ready for action around the clock. This is an important step towards even more security of supply , especially at the Niederöblarn site due to the size of the Liezen district and its difficult topography .”
Christophorus 14 crew in action
The C14 crew, headed by base manager Gerhard Brunner, senior emergency doctor Reinhard Doppler and senior flight rescuer Albert Prugger, currently flies around 800 missions a year. Emergency doctors come from the surrounding hospitals and medical practices and are therefore very familiar with the local conditions. The flight rescuers, on the other hand, as members of the mountain rescue service, bring the necessary experience with them to be able to help quickly and efficiently in the high alpine area.
Through your commitment, many lives could be saved and serious damage to health avoided . “The good cooperation between the Christophorus crews, the Red Cross, the mountain rescue service and the employees of the Styrian hospitals contributes every day to ensuring that the sick are helped quickly and professionally in an emergency,” Trefanitz concludes.
