New DRK district chairman Hartmut Linnekugel sets fresh course!

New DRK district chairman Hartmut Linnekugel sets fresh course!

Bad Arolsen, Deutschland - A change at the head of the German Red Cross (DRK) in the region: After twelve years in office, Günther Hartmann resigned the chair of the DRK district association Korbach-Bad Arolsen. The long -time district chairman did not start again, which was now able to succeed Hartmut Linnekugel, formerly mayor of Volkmarsen. With fresh wind at the top, one hopes to continue the successful work of the DRK. As WLZ-Online , the previous deputy chairpersons were also confirmed: District Administrator Jürgen van der Horst and Harald Schacht from Ehringen. In addition, Jürgen Trumpp remains on board as treasurer.

The newly elected board is ambitious: Marko Lambion will act as a legalist, Alfred Deutsch is the new member representative and Dr. Harald ISE was appointed conversion officer. Dr. Jacqueline Frichs takes over the office of association doctor, while Gerda Stück from Korbach also moves into the committee. The full -time managing director Michael Wehmeier ensures the organizational issues and will work together with the extended board of directors the course of the DRK in the region.

extensive services and diverse offers

The DRK district association is not only an important actor in the emergency services, but also employs a total of 320 people who are available for various services. The annual turnover of 16.5 million euros underlines the economic relevance of the organization. The 96 paramedics who carry out around 13,000 missions in the cities of Korbach, Bad Arolsen, Willingen/Usseln and Herbsen are particularly active.

In addition to emergency care, nursing plays a central role in the DRK offer. The district association maintains a total of 49 fully inpatient care places and 84 places for assisted living in Korbach. A further 14 places for assisted living are available in Volkmarsen and there is a care flat with 12 places in Volkmarser Wittmarstrasse.

training and courses for the public

The DRK also pays special attention to the training and clarification of the public. The offer ranges from various red cross courses in first aid, which are designed for various target groups and purposes, to health courses such as yoga and water aerobics. The palette also includes special training courses, such as the course for early defibrillation (AED) and further training for nursing staff. More information can be found on the DRK Korbach website: drk-korbach.de .

In the context of the public emergency services, an analysis, which was commissioned by the Federal Agency for Roads, indicates interesting developments. This analysis outlines the performance of the emergency services in Germany and shows that around 16.1 million missions were taken up in the period of 2020/2021. This number underlines the importance of efficient emergency services, which are particularly high in urban regions. Like BAST , the average aid period of the emergency services was 8.7 minutes, which is an important criterion for their performance.

Overall, the new district chairman Hartmut Linnekugel faces major challenges, but also opportunities to further develop the solidarity and the help of help of the DRK in the region.