ADAC and DRF launch new air rescue consultants for disaster control!

ADAC and DRF launch new air rescue consultants for disaster control!

Air rescue in Germany is receiving a massive boost: The ADAC has announced that it will introduce ten “air rescue specialist advisors” in order to provide quick and effective support in the event of major incidents. This is a first step to increase commitment to civil defense and disaster protection. The specialist advisors are deployed in the crisis team and advise on the use of rescue helicopters and the requirement for additional winch helicopters. This shows once again how important quick and coordinated action is in emergencies, as ADAC reports.

The first large-scale exercise, which serves to evaluate processes, already took place in Halle an der Saale. There, the specialist consultants were able to gain practical experience in the context of a fictitious fire with 50 victim actors. The next exercise, called “Zeus,” is scheduled for July 4, 2025 in Cottbus, where a lightning strike on a family event with around 5,000 visitors will be simulated. With an estimated 90 injured, the consultants are facing an important challenge.

Focus on crisis intervention

DRF Luftrettung is also active in the training of specialist advisors. This has not only upgraded the training, but also the entire technical equipment for effective operations in the event of a disaster. Work is currently underway to train specialist advisors and equip them with the latest satellite technology to ensure communication between operations commanders and authorities is coordinated with processes. A very important point, which was also made by Dr. Krystian Pracz, CEO of DRF Luftrettung, emphasized. “We want to make the organization more resilient and provide the best possible support to disaster control authorities,” he explains.

At a time when disaster protection sometimes appears inadequate, it is essential that communication channels for rescue workers are always available. The operations center at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport will therefore be equipped with satellite-supported technology in order to remain able to operate even if the standard telephone and cell phone networks fail.

Investment in security

The training of the specialist advisors takes place in a practical manner within the DRF Academy. Not only will eight new employees be trained for additional qualifications, but mobility will also be increased by providing two vehicles with mobile refueling options. This means that the specialist advisors can always be reached quickly and can provide immediate support in the event of an emergency.

In summary, air rescue and various organizations in Germany are facing a new era of disaster control. Thanks to the commitment of ADAC and DRF Luftrettung, this new initiative will drastically reduce response times and improve coordination between the different rescue services. The need for such specialist advice has become clear again and again in the past, especially after flood events, where quick decisions and measures have to be taken. We can therefore be curious to see how these developments will affect us in the future and what positive changes await us.