German Red Cross rescue service Eifel-Mosel-Hunsrück non-profit

What German Red Cross rescue service Eifel-Mosel-Hunsrück non-profit does

DRK-Rettungsdienst Eifel-Mosel-Hunsrück gemeinnützige GmbH is a non-profit emergency medical services provider headquartered in Daun, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, operating as the largest rescue service in the Trier area. The organization operates 11 rescue stations distributed across the Bernkastel-Wittlich and Vulkaneifel districts, supplemented by the Christoph 10 rescue helicopter (Eurocopter EC 135) stationed at St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Wittlich. In 2025, it executed 33,625 emergency deployments covering approximately 1.53 million kilometers, supported by a fleet of around 30 vehicles — including 18 rescue transport vehicles (RTW), 8 patient transport vehicles (KTW), and 5 emergency physician vehicles (NEF). The organization employs approximately 245 staff, including emergency paramedics (Notfallsanitäter), rescue paramedics (Rettungssanitäter), trainees, and administrative personnel.

The service portfolio covers 24/7 emergency rescue (Notfallrettung), qualified patient transport (qualifizierter Krankentransport), and air rescue. Technology infrastructure is built on DIN EN 1789 Type C compliant vehicles manufactured by SYSTEM STROBEL, equipped with standardized medical equipment (12-channel EKG, defibrillators, ventilators, EZ-IO intraosseous drills, pediatric emergency kits). A Telenotarzt (tele-emergency physician) system was launched in 2025, enabling remote physician consultation via mobile and data telemetry across all emergency units. The organization holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification renewed in March 2026 and integrates with the Integrierte Leitstelle Trier dispatch center for emergency call routing.

The business operates under a public mandate as a gemeinnützige GmbH under the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz umbrella. Revenue is generated through billing statutory health insurance funds, social insurance providers, hospitals, social welfare offices, and accident insurers at regulated per-mission rates; public mandate funding flows through established rescue service fee structures. The organization maintains strategic partnerships with ADAC Luftrettung gGmbH for helicopter operations, St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Wittlich for air rescue basing, SYSTEM STROBEL for vehicle manufacturing, and DRK Bildungswerk Eifel-Mosel-Hunsrück for paramedic education. Go-to-market is direct-to-public via the unified European emergency number 112, with planned non-emergency transport requiring prior authorization from statutory health insurers.

Name

German Red Cross rescue service Eifel-Mosel-Hunsrück non-profit

Legal name

DRK-Rettungsdienst Eifel-Mosel-Hunsrück gemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://drk-emh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Non-profit emergency medical services provider and the largest rescue service in Germany's Trier area, operating 11 rescue stations and the Christoph 10 helicopter across Bernkastel-Wittlich and Vulkaneifel districts, serving the general public 24/7 under a public mandate funded by statutory health insurance billing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (621910), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulance Fleet, Equipment & Logistics Services (HLAFANAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Critical Care Transport (CCT) & Specialty Transport Teams (HLAFANAE), Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle (WAV) & Stretcher Transport Services (TLAFAKAC)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Rescue transport
• Patient transport
• Air rescue
• First aid training

Headquarters

HQ city

Daun

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Emergency and Transport Services Reimbursement: Revenue generated through billing statutory health insurance funds, social insurance providers, hospitals, social welfare offices, statutory accident insurance carriers, and other legally authorized cost bearers for emergency rescue services and qualified patient transport. Services are provided based on legal mandate and public interest tasks.
2. Public Funding and Mandate: As the largest rescue service provider in the Trier area, operating 11 stations in Bernkastel-Wittlich and Vulkaneifel districts, the organization operates under a public mandate for emergency medical services, ensuring funding through established rescue service fees and insurance reimbursement structures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DRK-Rettungsdienst Eifel-Mosel-Hunsrück gGmbH provides emergency medical rescue services (Notfallrettung), qualified patient transport (qualifizierter Krankentransport), and air rescue via the Christoph 10 helicopter, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from 11 strategically positioned rescue stations. The organization serves the general public across the Bernkastel-Wittlich and Vulkaneifel districts in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, with a fleet of approximately 30 vehicles including RTW ambulances, NEF emergency physician vehicles, and KTW patient transport vehicles.

Product overview

DRK-Rettungsdienst Eifel-Mosel-Hunsrück gGmbH operates as a comprehensive emergency medical services (EMS) provider with a multi-vehicle fleet and distributed station network. The core offering consists of emergency ambulances (Rettungstransportwagen/RTW), emergency physician vehicles (Notarzteinsatzfahrzeuge/NEF), patient transport vehicles (Krankentransportwagen/KTW), and the rescue helicopter Christoph 10. The organization has recently implemented a Telenotarzt (tele-emergency physician) system for remote medical guidance. Supporting services include first aid training, the Kleiner Lebensretter educational reference guide, and 24/7 emergency dispatch via Notruf 112. The 11 rescue stations (Rettungswachen) are strategically positioned across Bernkastel-Wittlich and Vulkaneifel districts to ensure rapid response coverage.

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Products and services

• Rettungstransportwagen (RTW) Emergency Ambulance Service Emergency ambulance service providing rapid and comprehensive pre-hospital treatment and transport for emergency patients. Vehicles built to DIN EN 1789 Type C standards, equipped with 12-channel EKG, defibrillator, ventilator, oxygen, intraosseous drill (EZ-IO), spineboard, splinting materials, pediatric emergency equipment, track chair with crawler drive, automatic stretcher retrieval system, reverse camera, and Spike-Spider snow traction aid. Available 24/7 across the service region.
• Notarzteinsatzfahrzeug (NEF) Emergency Physician Vehicle Service Emergency physician rapid response vehicle service for life-threatening medical emergencies, deployed simultaneously with RTW ambulances. Vehicles equipped with emergency kit, pediatric emergency kit, ECG/defibrillator, ventilator, syringe pump, suction unit, EZ-IO drill, thoracic drainage equipment, central venous catheter, all-wheel drive, navigation system, and satellite tracking.
• Krankentransportwagen (KTW) Patient Transport Service Scheduled non-emergency patient transport service for patients with limited mobility or infectious diseases requiring special care. Vehicles equipped with stretcher, vacuum mattress, emergency backpack, patient transport chair, suction pump, splinting materials, medical oxygen, and infusion solutions. Requires advance authorization from health insurance providers.
• Rettungshubschrauber Christoph 10 Air Rescue Service Rescue helicopter air ambulance service operated in cooperation with ADAC Air Rescue gGmbH and St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Wittlich. Standard helicopter type: Eurocopter EC 135. Stationed at Wittlich (GPS 49.9999230N, 6.8930240E). Crewed by ADAC, DRK EMH, and hospital staff. Provides rapid air transport for critical emergencies across the region.
• Telenotarzt (Tele-Emergency Physician) Service Virtual emergency physician consultation system enabling remote physicians to be connected via mobile phone and data telemetry to support and guide patient treatment in the field. Deployed across all emergency response units (RTW and NEF) in Vulkaneifel and Bernkastel-Wittlich districts as of 2025.
• Notruf 112 Emergency Response Dispatch 24-hour emergency dispatch service providing emergency medical dispatch and coordination of rescue resources across the Integrated Rescue Control Center Trier area. Accessed through the unified European emergency number 112, routed through Integrierte Leitstelle Trier.
• Rettungswachen (Rescue Station Network) Network of 11 rescue stations strategically positioned across the service region providing 24/7 emergency response with varying vehicle configurations (RTW, NEF, KTW) based on local needs. Each station operates continuously with professional medical staff.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ADAC Luftrettung gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 1975Christoph 10 rescue helicopter operated in cooperation with ADAC Luftrettung gGmbH. ADAC provides the helicopter and operational support while DRK EMH provides crew and medical equipment. The helicopter is stationed at St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Wittlich and has been in service since October 22, 1975. The station manager is Mario Ziegler from ADAC.
• St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus WittlichcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 1975Christoph 10 rescue helicopter base located at St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Wittlich. Hospital provides facility and staff coordination for the air rescue operations.
• SYSTEM STROBEL, AalenmajorTechnology or IntegrationVehicle conversion and manufacturing partner. All rescue vehicles are built by SYSTEM STROBEL, featuring functional and robust conversions with high traffic safety standards for patients and personnel. Includes comprehensive check systems for equipment completeness and operational safety.
• Fire Departments (Feuerwehr Niederstadtfeld and Wallenborn)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJoint practical training days for paramedic trainees conducted with local fire departments to improve cooperation, communication, and mutual understanding between emergency services.
• DRK Bildungswerk Eifel-Mosel-HunsrückmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational partner providing training materials and support for joint training days and ongoing professional development for rescue personnel.
• Leitstelle TriercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral dispatch and coordination center (Integrierte Leitstelle Trier) that handles emergency calls and dispatches all rescue resources in the region covering three districts and the city of Trier.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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