As part of a public award procedure, the DRF air rescue has been awarded the contract for the future operation of the air rescue station in Mannheim. With the beginning of the new order period on November 1, 2026, the crews will start in the so-called “dual-use” operation under the new radio names “Christoph Mannheim” and will be available longer in the autumn and winter months by expanding the deployment time than before. A powerful H145 helicopter with a five -leaf rotor is used.
Equipped with a glass cockpit, four-axis autopilot, anti-collision system, weather radar and the latest medical technology, this type of helicopter offers the best conditions for both for primary emergency rescue as well as for secondary relocation and intensive transport between clinics.
This ensures high availability and optimal medical care in the entire region.
“The continuation of our work at the station of Christoph 53 and Christoph Mannheim is of great importance for DRF air rescue and all of its employees. Krystian Pracz, CEO of the DRF air rescue. “It is important to us to sustainably strengthen patient care through the air rescue in the Rhine-Main area, we would like to thank you for the trust in us.”
Christoph Mannheim will be alerted daily from sunrise (at the earliest from 7:00 a.m.) until 8 p.m. The operation of the new air rescue station is secured in the long term due to a contract term of 15 years. The helicopter is available in the so-called dual-use operation for primary emergency rescue as well as for secondary relocation and intensive care transports between clinics.
An integral part of the rescue chain in the Rhine-Main area for 39 years
Founded on July 1, 1986, the helicopter of the DRF air rescue has been an integral part of emergency rescue in Mannheim and the surrounding area since then. The red and white crews on board the H145 are often lifeline, especially for seriously injured or ill patients. The DRF air rescue continuously promoted the medical equipment and the qualifications of the medical crew for these particularly demanding alarms. For example, the air rescuers in Mannheim are specialists for child emergencies and fully trained in invasive emergency techniques such as Clamshell Thoracotomy, Use of Blood Products, Invasive Blood Print Measurement, Cerebral Oxymetry and Reboa, a process that is used to stop heavy internal bleeding or to improve blood flow to the heart and brain.
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About the DRF air rescue
The DRF air rescue, based in Filderstadt, is one of the largest air rescue organizations in Europe. Out of 32 stations at 30 locations in Germany, the helicopters and outpatient aircraft from the non -profit organization start their missions. This includes operations in emergency rescue, relocation flights from critically ill or injured persons between clinics and withdrawals from patients from abroad. At 13 of the helicopter stations, the crews are ready for use around the clock, and two more is ready for use in day operation with extended marginal times. At five locations, helicopters with rescue winds are used. In total, the DRF air rescue made 35,850 missions in 2024. For the continuous expansion of its life -saving task, the non -profit air rescue organization is dependent on financial support. The DRF EV already knows around 400,000 sponsorship members at its side. Support us and become a member too. You can find more information at www.foerderverein-drf-luftrettung.de.
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