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Fourth Rescue Helicopter for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern adds a fourth rescue helicopter to improve emergency response times, to be stationed in Pampow near Schwerin.

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PoliticsHealthGermany HealthcareEmergency ServicesAir Rescue

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Health MinistryHelios Clinics SchwerinLandesluftfahrtbehörde

Stefanie Drese

What factors influenced the choice of location?: The selection of Pampow was influenced by factors including positive assessment by the state aviation authority, approval from an air rescue operator, and coverage of West Mecklenburg. The Helios Clinics Schwerin also played a role.
What areas will benefit most from this new helicopter?: The new helicopter will improve emergency response times in western Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a region currently reliant on helicopters based outside the state. Existing air rescue stations will remain.
Why is the addition of this helicopter considered necessary?: Improved treatment options at specialized hospitals necessitate faster transport times. The fourth helicopter is considered a necessary adaptation to challenges in the healthcare system.
What conditions must be met before the helicopter station is built?: The decision is subject to conditions such as land acquisition and final expert assessment before construction of an air rescue station. The operation of the rescue helicopter will be put out to tender.
Where will Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's fourth rescue helicopter be stationed?: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will add a fourth rescue helicopter, to be stationed in Pampow near Schwerin. The decision followed an evaluation of Pampow and Herren Steinfeld, with Pampow deemed more suitable.

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