Air rescue station Göttingen celebrates 45 years of life rescue from the air!

Air rescue station Göttingen celebrates 45 years of life rescue from the air!

Göttingen, Deutschland - On July 3, 2025, the Göttingen air rescue station celebrated a remarkable anniversary of the DRF air rescue: 45 years in the service of air rescue. The station, which was founded at the University Hospital Göttingen, is the fourth location of the DRF nationwide and has flown over 58,500 missions during this time. This includes emergencies such as traffic accidents, strokes or heart attacks, and the crew is alerted daily to use within a radius of up to 60 kilometers. It is particularly impressive that the crew of the rescue helicopter Christoph 44 consists of a pilot, an emergency doctor and an emergency parameter who is always willing to provide quick help out of the air.

Station manager Markus Sandmann emphasizes how important the close cooperation with clinics, emergency services and control centers in the region is. "We are an indispensable part of emergency medical care," he emphasizes. Every moment counts in air rescue, and the DRF air rescue ensures that the technology is always up to date. A state -of -the -art H135 helicopter has been used since last year, which is especially optimized for medical requirements. Yes, the air rescue has developed tremendously in the past four decades, but the mission remains the same: saving life.

a strong team with large perspectives

With around 1,400 employees in different professions, the DRF air rescue not only offers rapid help, but also numerous job and career opportunities. Team spirit, responsibility and joy are the central values ​​that lead the organization. Committed reinforcements are currently being sought to further expand the quality and reach of the air rescue. Whether as HEMS TC, doctor, pilot or trainee - the DRF air rescue has varied areas. If you are interested, you can apply under DRF air rescue to open positions.

The importance of air rescue becomes particularly clear when considering the large number of medical emergencies that can be mastered every day. In the area of ​​air rescue in Gießen, where the rescue and intensive transport helicopter "Christoph Gießen 90" is in use, it can be seen, for example, what makes modern air rescue. The Airbus H145 used there is one of the most advanced air rescue helicopters worldwide and is also known as the "flying intensive care unit". It enables the transport of seriously ill patients and offers special medical equipment such as heart-lung machines and incubators. Gießen carries over a year and thus ensures quick transport options in suitable medical facilities.

Overall, the developments and the claim of air rescue show that it is an important backbone in the healthcare system. The celebrations for the 45th anniversary of the Göttingen air rescue station are not only a reason to celebrate, but also a memory of the irreplaceable work that is done every day. So the DRF air rescue remains an indispensable institution that people can rely on at any time.