Disappointment in the emergency services: Hemmoor veteran is looking for new path

Disappointment in the emergency services: Hemmoor veteran is looking for new path

in Hemmoor, an experienced emergency paramedic is farewell: Stefan Koch, who has been working in the emergency services since 1987, expresses his disappointment with the abrupt structural change in the emergency organization in the district of Cuxhaven. The 58-year-old, who has held his main job since 2000, has decided not to switch to the district. The reason for his dissatisfaction are the supposedly improved conditions, which in the eyes of politics, in his opinion, represent a devaluation of the previous services in the emergency services. "This is broken over the knee," says Koch and demands more appreciation for the work done that is managed around the clock.

changes and uncertainties in the emergency services

Stefan Koch is not only in desperation. Many employees of the emergency services are confused about the unclear requirements and the lack of duty roster for the upcoming operations. Especially on New Year's Eve there is uncertainty about how the handover should work between the layers. Koch has decided to take this step because, unlike others, the financial possibilities have a new job. He asks the central question: "How should a higher professionalism be achieved if the same employees work in the same areas?"

The emergency services in the region are stationed at three locations in Otterndorf, Cadenberge and Hemmoor with a total of six vehicles and specially equipped emergency medical vehicles. According to the DRK Cuxhaven-Hadeln, the emergency services provide emergency aid around the clock and regularly carry out training programs to secure quality in service. The training stations enabled the trainees to gain practical experience, which is crucial for smooth operation in emergency medicine. However, the current challenges raise questions as to whether the missions can continue to be carried out efficiently and safely despite training and cuts in the independence of the employees, since long -term forces like Koch have already retreated.

CNV Medien reported on the structural change in the district of Cuxhaven Challenges for employees. For further information on training in the emergency services, we refer to the presentation of the DRK Cuxhaven-Hadeln , which highlights the ability and operational readiness of the paramedics.