The emergency medical services of the Oberbergischer Kreis
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On the following pages, you will learn more about the emergency medical services in the Oberbergischer Kreis – about our tasks, our resources, and our equipment. Click through and discover the diverse and responsible work of your Oberbergischer emergency medical services!
Protection and Safety for Oberberg
From patient transport to major incidents – the emergency medical service of the Oberberg region ensures competent and reliable care for the population around the clock. We are ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year. A strong team of motivated and highly qualified employees forms the foundation of our emergency medical service and stays up to date with the latest in emergency medicine through regular training and continuing education.
Our Emergency Medical Service in Numbers
Our team consists of well over 400 employees and responds to more than 50,000 calls annually. The operational area of the Oberberg emergency medical service covers 918.5 km² and is home to more than 271,600 residents. This also includes areas in neighboring districts as part of inter-district assistance. From patient transport to major incidents – we are equipped for every scenario with over 80 emergency vehicles. The 13 emergency stations are divided into four regions and host, at seven locations, an emergency physician vehicle in addition to ambulances. Our employees undergo at least 30 hours of training annually and regularly acquire additional qualifications. The emergency medical service in the Oberberg region can look back on a long history and celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023.
Sponsor and Operator
In the Oberberg region, the emergency medical service is publicly operated – the district is both the sponsor and operator. This ensures that emergency medical care is reliable, high-quality, and close to the people. Our team is ready around the clock to provide quick assistance in emergencies. Responsibility, competence, and citizen proximity are at the forefront.
