First First Responder unit in Amt Brück: So save life!

First First Responder unit in Amt Brück: So save life!

In the rural community of Borkwalde, which belongs to the Brück office, something exciting is happening. Sebastian Gerhard and David Schiemann, the deputy local military leaders of the volunteer fire brigade, took the initiative to the first First Responder unit to build up. This group of first aiders, which combines fire brigade membership with a special training, will be the first in medical emergencies in an emergency and will support the emergency services. The idea found its origin with Sebastian Gerhard, who works as an emergency paramedic in the Bundeswehr.

What exactly is a first responder? These fire brigade members use their knowledge and skills to help until the emergency services arrive. In Germany, the aim is to meet the statutory aid period of 15 minutes in order to supply seriously injured people as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, long travel times of the emergency services can often be found in rural regions, which makes the situation difficult. For this reason, the newly founded unit in Borkwalde will be a valuable addition to the existing rescue organizations, as the Rückersdorf fire brigade, which has already successfully implemented similar initiatives.

challenges and support

The establishment of the First Responder Group is financed by supporting donations. The required equipment, including a defibrillator and medical material, costs about 4500 euros. Thanks to the great generosity of the municipality, 3000 euros have already been collected in donations. The goal is to complete the procurement of the means of resources quickly and to continuously train the members.

Mayor Egbert Eska has already expressed itself positively on this initiative and sees the great benefit of the First Responder unit. "It is simply important that you can act quickly in such emergencies," he emphasizes. At first glance, it may seem that the first responders compete with the emergency services, but the opposite is the case: they clarify the period until the emergency services arrive and thus significantly increase the probability of survival in acute diseases, as is also the case of the statistical Older is reported.

training and equipment

A special training is necessary for the members, which includes, for example, 80 hours of basic qualification. This includes practical training and the assessment of the vital functions. Emergency backpacks, oxygen bottles and automatic defibrillators, which can be operated by laypersons

The initiative in Borkwalde is not only a sign of voluntary work in the region, but also shows how important such initial assistance are. The first responders take on a leading role within the rescue chain. Your quick reaction can be crucial, especially in situations such as a heart attack where every minute counts. Through the experience from other communities such as Rückersdorf it becomes clear that such units are urgently needed in rural areas.

If you want to support the initiative, you can donate Borkwalde directly to the Borkwalde volunteer fire brigade via "Gofundme.com" or directly. The contact address is: Board of Directors@ff-borkwalde.de. It is to be hoped that the training and the necessary equipment can be started quickly in order to soon take the First Responder unit into active service.