DRF Luftrettung, November 07, 2023 - In future, DRF Luftrettung will be represented as a permanent member of ICAR (International Commission for Alpine Rescue), the leading international professional organisation for alpine rescue.
This was recently decided unanimously at the ICAR conference in Toblach, Italy, which brought together around 200 delegates from 41 countries.
The aim of ICAR and its 72 international member organisations is to further develop alpine rescue, set new standards and increase safety. In future, DRF Luftrettung will be involved in ICAR's operational areas "AirCom" / Air Rescue and "MedCom" / Medicine.
Sebastian Schneider, Head of Hoist Operation at DRF Luftrettung explains "As an air rescue organisation that has been rescuing people from inaccessible areas for over 20 years, we fully identify with the objectives of ICAR. We are therefore very pleased to be able to contribute our experience and know-how to the Commission and at the same time benefit from such a large network"
In his inaugural presentation, Sebastian Schneider emphasised to the delegates that DRF Luftrettung plays a pioneering role in helicopter hoist operation:
"For many years, we have been committed to safe hoist operation, for example as an organizer of our HHO symposium. We can now intensify the dialogue that we have already had with ICAR as part of our permanent membership".
This was recently decided unanimously at the ICAR conference in Toblach, Italy, which brought together around 200 delegates from 41 countries.
The aim of ICAR and its 72 international member organisations is to further develop alpine rescue, set new standards and increase safety. In future, DRF Luftrettung will be involved in ICAR's operational areas "AirCom" / Air Rescue and "MedCom" / Medicine.
Sebastian Schneider, Head of Hoist Operation at DRF Luftrettung explains "As an air rescue organisation that has been rescuing people from inaccessible areas for over 20 years, we fully identify with the objectives of ICAR. We are therefore very pleased to be able to contribute our experience and know-how to the Commission and at the same time benefit from such a large network"
In his inaugural presentation, Sebastian Schneider emphasised to the delegates that DRF Luftrettung plays a pioneering role in helicopter hoist operation:
"For many years, we have been committed to safe hoist operation, for example as an organizer of our HHO symposium. We can now intensify the dialogue that we have already had with ICAR as part of our permanent membership".
ICAR
The International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR) provides a platform for mountain rescue and related organizations to disseminate knowledge with the prime goal of improving mountain rescue services and their safety. ICAR is an independent, worldwide organization that respects its members and promotes international cooperation.
Founded in 1948, ICAR is headquartered in Kloten, Switzerland and currently has 85 member organizations in 34 countries. The official ICAR languages are English, German and French.
See also |
DRF Luftrettung German air rescue 
Air Medical Ambulance Services 
