New rescue base in Vienna: quick help for 130,000 citizens!

New rescue base in Vienna: quick help for 130,000 citizens!

Liesing, Wien, Österreich - Today, the 23rd district of Vienna shines in a new light, because the Vienna Red Cross has opened a new ambulance location. This measure is intended to help make emergency rescue and patient transports in the region more effective. In her opening address, President Gabriele Domschitz emphasizes the existing challenges that the traffic situation in Vienna brings for emergency vehicles. With the new facility, she sees the possibility of being able to react faster to emergencies because the transport connection at the location is optimal.

The new base will be in operation around the clock and will provide up to 15 rescue and patient transport vehicles. There are also office workstations to effectively manage the administrative tasks. The planning and implementation of the location was not a sugar slack, but the city of Vienna is growing, and the need for such facilities is therefore undisputed. Social City Councilor Peter Hacker emphasizes how important such rescue bases are in such a dynamic city. District Councilor Wolfgang Ermischer (SPÖ) is also pleased about the expansion, which is of great importance for the 23rd district with around 130,000 inhabitants and 70,000 jobs.

ambulance - an important service

A central aspect of the new location is the patient transport, which can primarily be used by people who cannot go independently, such as sick or bedridden people. Patients who need medical care while driving- for example dialysis or chemotherapy patients- are also dependent on this service. In order to order patient transport, those affected need a transport certificate from a doctor or a medical facility. If the order is placed without this appearance, the costs must be borne.

When ordering ambulance, it is important that you call the Red Cross at least one day in advance. The e-card must of course be brought along. The process is well structured: the patient transport car picks up the patients at the agreed time, and trained paramedics: inside take care of the registration in the hospital. Of course, waiting times can occur, and the return trip will decide the hospital staff.

high needs and high operations

In order to meet the increased requirements, it is remarkable that the Vienna Samaritan Association carried out over 278,305 rescue and ambulance transport in 2024, which corresponds to an average of around 760 trips per day. A total of 4.7 million kilometers were covered. Hygiene is of course of great priority: more than 300,000 pairs of disposable gloves and 350 liters of hand disinfectants were used.

In addition, the paramedics are involved: inside also at numerous major events, such as the Danube Island Festival and on the New Year's Path. "We are proud of our committed team," says Oliver Löhlein, managing director of the Samaritan Association of Vienna. This new infrastructure will not only strengthen the emergency services, but also create new jobs, as the recently opened base in Petritschgasse shows.

The efforts of the Samaritan Association also go: around 25,000 people have visited the social markets, and more than 94,500 warm meals were made available to those in need. The need for social services and support is growing, and the initiatives show that the city of Vienna is reacting to these challenges.

The opening of the new rescue service location is not only an answer to the current requirements, but also a sign of solidarity and the commitment of Vienna Civil Society.

For more information about the new emergency service location, please read today.at. Learn details on the pages of the [red Kreuzes] (https://www.roteskreuz.at/wien/ich-brauchche-hilfe/krankentransport- Transport services), and the activities of the Wiener Samariterbund provide a comprehensive overview of social responsibility in our city.