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Oberglaim Fire Department Joins National Defibrillator First Responder Project
In a significant move to enhance emergency response in sudden cardiac arrest cases, the Oberglaim fire department has joined the "Fire Department First Responder for Defibrillator" project. This project, launched to bridge the critical time until the arrival of the rescue service, is gaining momentum across Germany and Europe.
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most common causes of death in Germany and Europe. Every minute without effective resuscitation decreases the chances of survival by about 10%. The few moments before the arrival of the rescue service can potentially determine whether a patient lives or dies.
The Oberglaim fire department is now equipped and trained to respond effectively to cases of sudden cardiac arrest in their community. Many of its members have received training on handling defibrillators and performing CPR. Simultaneously, they provide initial care to the patient until the paramedics and ambulance arrive.
Firefighters, due to their proximity, usually arrive at the scene several minutes before the paramedics and ambulance. This early response is crucial in bridging the time until the arrival of the rescue service. The Integrated Control Center dispatches an ambulance and a paramedic upon receiving an emergency call on 112.
The success of the project encourages more fire departments to join and contribute to the modern rescue system. The volunteer fire departments in Adlkofen, Tiefenbach, Pörndorf, Wörth, Bodenkirchen, Furth, Essenbach, Jesendorf, Bruckberg, Gundlkofen, Baierbach, Attenhausen, Stollnried, Aham, Ergolding, Geisenhausen, Vilsheim, and Piflas have already participated in the project. Fire departments in Werder (Havel) have also joined, equipped with first aid kits and AED devices, and have been operational with increasing numbers of emergency responses from 2023 to 2025.
Dr. Jürgen König, Medical Director of the Rescue Service, demonstrated to the firefighters how to use a defibrillator effectively in emergencies. The "Defibrillator First Responder" project aims to increase the chances of survival in cases of sudden cardiac arrest by providing effective resuscitation before the arrival of the medical personnel.
The project's effectiveness is evident, with several fire departments already called to incidents related to sudden cardiac arrest - with success. The success of the project encourages more fire departments to join and contribute to the modern rescue system, making it an indispensable part of a modern rescue system.
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