Wertheim relies on new rescuers: training and care on the road to success!

Wertheim relies on new rescuers: training and care on the road to success!

President Reinhard Frank and Manuela Grau described the situation surrounding the day care at Wertheimer Reinhardshof as entirely positive in their last assessment. Particularly noteworthy are the remarkably successful solutions to financial and personnel challenges, which benefit the district association on various levels.

A central concern is the training of new personnel in the rescue service, which helps to close staffing gaps and ensure emergency care. The focus is on recruiting well-trained specialists: three emergency paramedics recently started a three-year training course, while a dozen rescue workers were trained. Half of the new helpers have already qualified to become paramedics.

Increasing demand in care

Short-term care at Reinhardshof is showing significant progress. Capacity utilization has increased and the number of visitors to day care is also continually increasing. As part of outpatient care, around 23,000 home visits were carried out to around 150 clients last year, supplemented by 330 consultations. All of this indicates a clear need for professional care in the region.

In addition, there was a 4.4 percent increase in home emergency call offerings. Almost 32,000 Meals on Wheels were delivered to homes or served in facilities, highlighting the important role of mobile services in supporting people in need of care.

Community involvement

Another important aspect is the district association's commitment to migration and tracing services, particularly supporting refugee Ukrainians. In 2024, around 3,100 people completed the first aid course at the district association, supplemented by almost 650 specialist courses. A pilot course on “trauma management” for emergency responders was highlighted as an outstanding offering.

Despite a nationwide downward trend in membership numbers, the district association still has 6,700 members, including 1,200 active members and almost 250 young people. New on-site helper groups were founded in the communities of Wertheim-Reicholzheim and Freudenberg-Rauenberg, further strengthening local support.

The outstanding achievements were also recognized with the Henry Dunant Medal, which was awarded this year to Claudia Friedrich and Zita Horn and posthumously to Julia Fischer. Such awards reflect the important work of volunteers in the German Red Cross, who are essential for emergency care in Germany.

For emergencies in Germany, the emergency services must be alerted via the emergency number 112. This emergency service is regulated by state laws and coordinated efficiently, with the German Red Cross playing an important role. Emergency care is divided into three areas: the medical on-call service, the ambulance service and the hospital emergency rooms. The emergency paramedics have undergone a decisive reform through their three-year training, which has significantly improved their qualifications compared to the former paramedics.

In summary, it can be seen that numerous initiatives have been taken in the district association to sustainably ensure emergency care and the quality of care. The continuous focus on training new staff and supporting the community are central elements of our actions.