Three teams from Perg conquer the Stockerl at the first aid competition

Three teams from Perg conquer the Stockerl at the first aid competition

At the 20th Helfi state competition in Wels on April 30, 2024, the best young young assistants in the country were chosen, and there were impressive achievements. Of the 48 participating groups from Upper Austria, three teams from the Perg district were able to secure the coveted third place: the "VS Pabneukirchen 1", the "VS Pabneukirchen 2" and the elementary school St. Georgen am Walde. This is a sign that the training is very popular with first aid at these schools and the children were well prepared.

The VS Mühlheim won first place in the overall ranking from the Ried district and the VS Traunkirchen from Gmunden, who won the title as the best young junior helper. According to the Red Cross, the high number of participants reflects the great commitment and enthusiasm of schools, volunteers and youth coordinators for first aid. Upper Austria. Youth Red Cross state officer Isabell Schaurhofer and Upper Austria. Rotkreuz President Gottfried Hirz emphasized the importance of quick action in emergencies, which was demonstrated in the various internship scenarios, such as a riding accident or the supply of burns.

a successful year for the youngsters' helpers

The Helfi state competition is not the only event that the youngsters in Upper Austria calls on the scene. As early as April 16, 2024, the Helfi & Erstehilfe district competition took place in the private elementary and middle school of St. Anna. Around 100 pupils divided into eight classes and faced demanding practical and theoretical tasks. Here, among other things, realistically make -up wounds were supplied and resuscitations were carried out with defibrillators.

It is also worth noting that class 4b of the private school St. Anna and the "Cool Helfi-Kids" of the Ennsleite elementary school were able to qualify for the state competition. Such competitions not only promote knowledge of first aid, but also the team spirit and a sense of responsibility among the students. The support of the Raiffeisen Landesbank and the organization by the Rotkreuz district councils Steyr-Stadt, Steyr-Land and Kirchdorf show that the community is behind these initiatives.

Next steps in first aid engagement

If you look into the future, the 24th federal competition is also on the program on the program on May 27 and 28, 2025 in Maltschach, Carinthia, where teams from all nine federal states will compete against each other. In order to be successful, most participants must have won their state competition beforehand. The categories "Lifesetters: Inside" and "EH-MASTER: Inside", the pupils demand both theoretically and practically.

The importance of such events cannot be emphasized enough, because they not only prepare the children for possible emergencies, but also promote their social skills and teamwork. There are also regular online information evenings for voluntary commitment in the youth red cross, which are interesting for both parents and potential helpers.

Overall, it can be said: The youngsters from Upper Austria can be proud of their achievements. Their commitment shows how important first aid is in our society and that the next generation is well prepared to act in emergencies.

For more information, interested parties can be interested in the websites of MeinDeitkirk , red cross and Visit youth red cross.