Salinen Austria donates defibrillator: rescue operation for Gmunden!

Salinen Austria donates defibrillator: rescue operation for Gmunden!

Gmunden, Österreich - An important step for the security of the population in Gmunden: The Salinen Austria AG District fire brigade command Gmunden equipped with a modern defibrillator. In the future, this defibrillator will play a central role in the training and training of the firefighters and thus contribute to the safety of the citizens in the region.

When the handover in the Saline Ebensee, district fire brigade commander Thomas Dreiblmeier emphasized how important life-saving first aid measures are. The new defibrillator is not only used to improve medical care in an emergency, but is also intended to promote the training and further education of the fire brigade comrades. "Every minute counts when it comes to survival," said Dreiblmeier. This is also known by the many volunteer fire brigade members who work tirelessly for the security of the general public.

commitment to the community

The fact that Salinen Austria AG has a large hand for volunteering is shown in the number of employees who are actively involved in the volunteer fire brigade in Styria, Upper Austria and Salzburg - over 80 %. Thanks to a company agreement, the employees have the opportunity to be paid for missions and exercises during their working hours. In this way, volunteering is not only recognized in water and mountain rescue, but is actively promoted. This initiative was recognized with the title "Fire Brigade -friendly employer".

The need for medical equipment, especially defibrillators, is increasing nationwide. According to Firefighting magazine , more and more fire brigades create different equipment for medical primary care, including emergency bags, backpacks and automated external defibrillators (AED). Dr. Albert Schiele, a fire brigade doctor, points out that sudden cardiac death is the most common non -clinical cause of death and AEDs can have a life -saving effect in such emergencies.

The importance of defibrillators

The cardiovascular system can be confronted with chamber fibrillation when cardiac arrest, which significantly reduces the chances of survival without immediate measures. Statistics show that about 50 % of patients initially suffer from this condition. The danger is great: every passed minute without effective resuscitation reduces the chances of survival by 10 %. The ASB emphasizes that automated external defibrillators are easy to use and are available in many public spaces. Training on the use of AEDs are therefore an integral part of first aid courses and offer valuable training for interested layperson and helpers.

Overall, the donation of the defibrillator by Salinen Austria AG represents a significant step towards improving public security and shows how important it is to be able to act quickly and efficiently in emergencies. By strengthening the training and providing modern medical equipment, firefighters can be prepared even better for emergencies.