Three new rescue vehicles in use
From July 1, an additional ambulance, an additional patient transport vehicle and an additional emergency ambulance will be available for rescue operations in Jena. Following a comprehensive analysis of the deployment figures in the rescue service, the city of Jena has identified an increased need for so-called rescue resources. Although the number of call-outs has only risen slightly in recent years, the use of
vehicles from the Saale-Holzland district or helicopters. The Jena Rescue Service Advisory Board therefore decided to increase the number of vehicles for the rescue service.
In order to cope with the financial burden of the new vehicles and to optimize the deployment of personnel, a "Jena Rescue Service Working Group" was formed. The following are represented in the working group
- German Red Cross District Association Jena-Eisenberg-Stadtroda e.V.
- Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Kreisverband Jena e.V.
- Pro Life Ambulance GmbH
- Malteser Hilfsdienst gemeinnützige GmbH, Erfurt district office
The four organizations share the responsibility for securing personnel and operating the vehicles equally.
Previously, 4 ambulances, 7 patient transport vehicles and 2 emergency ambulances were available. The three additional vehicles now relieve the pressure on the rescue resources available in Jena. The effect of the measures will be examined over the next 6 months. This will be followed by renewed coordination with the cost bearers and possibly an adjustment of the standby services. Overall, the supply of the Jena population looks good: 87 people are currently available for the rescue service through the members of the working group and the Jena fire department. In the current year, 6 emergency paramedics are being trained. In addition, the rescue service area plan is currently being revised and will be discussed and approved by the city council in the coming months.
Benjamin Koppe, Head of the Safety Department, is convinced of the path taken: "The rescue service in Jena is on a solid footing. The upcoming optimization of rescue resources will be made considerably easier by the establishment of the consortium. Rising acquisition costs, personnel budgets and space requirements can thus be spread across many shoulders. If further needs arise, flexibility is also ensured in the longer term. Thanks to our partners for this!"
In the picture:
Representatives of DRK, ASB Pro Life Ambulante and Malteser Hilfsdienst with Benjamin Koppe, head of the security department, at the three new vehicles for the Jena rescue service