Air rescue: New roof station for Christoph 43 opened in Karlsruhe

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In Karlsruhe, the new air rescue base on the roof of the ViDia Christian Clinics was officially opened. State Secretary Thomas Blenke and Mayor Bettina Lisbach stressed the importance of this station for emergency care in the region. Christoph 43 returned to its original location after nine years.

Importance of Air Rescue in Karlsruhe

During the opening ceremony, State Secretary Thomas Blenke and Mayor Bettina Lisbach highlighted the central role of the air rescue base. It makes a significant contribution to emergency care in both urban and rural areas. The return of Christoph 43 to its original location will enable even more efficient care for the population.

History and Meaning of Christoph 43

Christoph 43, the rescue helicopter of the DRF Air Rescue, has a history of almost 50 years in Karlsruhe. Once known under the call name Red Cross Baden-Württemberg 06, it was put into service in 1975. Richard Wentges and Dr. Krystian Pracz reflected on the long tradition and the ongoing relevance of air rescue in the region.

Modern infrastructure and optimal conditions

The new roof station offers the crew of pilots, emergency doctors and paramedics the most modern working conditions. These include rest rooms with sanitary facilities, a lounge and a hygienically equipped work area. Thanks to the new equipment, mission preparation, administration and patient care are significantly improved.

Improved patient care

The rooftop landing pad allows patients to be transported directly to the emergency room without the additional transfer in an ambulance. An additional parking position for additional helicopters significantly improves rapid medical care in emergencies. Such infrastructural improvements make a decisive contribution to efficiency.

DRF Luftrettung is a leading provider of air rescue services in Germany and stands for reliability, speed and medical excellence. For decades, it has set standards in emergency rescue and is continuously improving its services through innovative technology and experienced specialist staff.