Lifesavers in the Deggendorf district: 300 first aid heroes ready!

Lifesavers in the Deggendorf district: 300 first aid heroes ready!

There is a new ray of hope for rapid primary medical care in the Deggendorf district. The “Mobile Rescuer” project, initiated by District Administrator Bernd Sibler in collaboration with Dr. Ila Schnabel, aims to save lives - especially in the outskirts and remote villages, where ambulances often take longer to help. Through well-organized alerting, trained volunteers can now be there immediately when it matters.

An important part of the project is an informative brochure that is available at the district office. She explains the process of the mobile rescuers, who are already deployed in the region. District Administrator Sibler, who describes the project as a project close to his heart, emphasizes that the mobile rescuers can provide quick help in critical situations such as cardiac arrest or loss of consciousness.

The official alert start took place on May 20, 2025. The mobile rescuers are alerted via an app via the rescue control center in Straubing, so that they usually arrive at the scene of an emergency quicker than the rescue service, which arrives on average after nine minutes. But often this period of time is too long; That's why the rapid response of qualified first aiders is so important. These can begin with life-saving measures, so that valuable minutes can be gained until the ambulance arrives. So far, 300 first aiders have been trained and are available for such operations, which are automatically alerted by the local control center.

How does the alerting work?

The mobile rescuers are alerted using a special app. This has proven to be extremely effective as it can alert not only first responders, but also those who have nearby AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators). In Germany, these life-saving devices are installed in many publicly accessible places and can be operated by anyone. This increases the chances of saving the lives of seriously injured people. This makes the project particularly valuable as it strengthens the rescue chain without fundamentally changing the existing structure of the rescue service.

The commitment of the participants is greatly appreciated. People who would like to register as mobile rescuers should have emergency or medical training, come from a health or nursing background or be a member of an aid organization and be at least 18 years old. The required training and registration are also done via the app, making it easier to participate in the project.

The “Mobile Rescuer” project is supported by various aid organizations and sponsors and is a nice step towards more effective emergency care in the Deggendorf district. It shows how important it is to be well prepared in every community and to be able to react quickly and efficiently in an emergency.

In conclusion, it remains to be said that the “Mobile Rescuer” initiative not only promotes citizens' willingness to help, but at the same time can also achieve a sustainable and valuable improvement in first aid in emergency situations. This voluntary support could save many lives in the future.

For more information about the project, visit the website idowa, Deggendorf district and Mobile rescuers.