Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Regionalverband Frankfurt am Main

What Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Regionalverband Frankfurt am Main does

Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Regionalverband Frankfurt am Main is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1913 and headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, operating as the regional chapter of Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Landesverband Hessen e.V. under the national umbrella of Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland e.V. The organization is politically and denominationally independent and delivers a portfolio of emergency and social services, including 24/7 ambulance and patient transport (Rettungsdienst & Krankentransport) operated under public contract with the City of Frankfurt and statutory health insurers, event medical coverage (Sanitätsdienst), disaster relief (Katastrophenschutz/SEG) including Medical Task Force 36 and a CBRN capability, first aid and AHA-certified training (BLS/ACLS/PALS) delivered both in-person and via the bildung.asb-hessen.de e-learning platform, home emergency alert (Hausnotruf), meal delivery (Menü-Service), transitional housing and integration support for refugees, and the Wünschewagen program fulfilling last wishes for terminally ill patients.

The organization operates physical infrastructure including multiple rescue stations (Rettungswachen) across Frankfurt, an ambulance fleet (Rettungswagen, Notfallkrankenwagen, Großraum-Rettungswagen), and an AGFH Kradstaffel motorcycle unit. Its service model blends paid professional staff with a large volunteer (ehrenamtlich) base, including youth programs (ASB-Jugend, Einsatzjugend), FSJ/BFD participants, and Wünschewagen volunteers. Technology is centered on operational dispatch infrastructure and a Moodle-based learning platform, with no disclosed AI/ML capability.

Revenue is generated from four streams: public emergency services contracts with the city and statutory health insurers, recurring membership fees (with a toll-free 0800 hotline), donations certified by the Deutscher Spendenrat, and fee-based first aid, safety, and AHA training courses. Customer segments include Frankfurt residents (general public and emergency callers), elderly and homebound individuals using Hausnotruf/Menü-Service, refugees in transitional housing, corporate clients purchasing mandated safety training, event organizers, and individual volunteers and members.

Name

Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Regionalverband Frankfurt am Main

Legal name

Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Landesverband Hessen e.V. Regionalverband Frankfurt am Main

Website

https://asb-frankfurt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASB Regionalverband Frankfurt am Main is a 110-year-old German non-profit that delivers ambulance, disaster relief, first aid training, and social services to Frankfurt residents under public contract, combining paid staff with a large volunteer base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical and Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Response, Rescue & Tactical EMS (DMAT/USAR/SWAT/HAZMAT Medical) (HLAFANAH), Interfacility Transport (IFT) & Patient Transfer Services (HLAFANAF)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Disaster relief
• First aid training
• Rescue services
• Humanitarian social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Emergency Services Contracts: ASB Frankfurt operates the Rettungsdienst (rescue service/ambulance) for Frankfurt am Main under public contract, funded by the city and statutory health insurers.
2. Membership Fees: The organization is funded in part through membership fees collected from individual members. A toll-free member hotline (0800 2722 255) handles member services and inquiries.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: ASB Frankfurt solicits donations for specific projects, such as the acquisition of a Gerätewagen (equipment vehicle) for major disaster response. The organization is certified by the Deutscher Spendenrat for transparent handling of donations.
4. First Aid and Training Course Fees: Revenue is generated from fee-based first aid training courses (Erste-Hilfe Kurse), AHA training center courses (BLS/ACLS/PALS), and blended learning offerings for fire safety and other topics. Some courses such as stroke e-learning are offered free of charge.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Regionalverband Frankfurt am Main operates 24/7 ambulance and rescue services (Rettungsdienst), on-site medical coverage for events (Sanitätsdienst), and disaster relief (Katastrophenschutz/SEG) for the City of Frankfurt am Main under public contract. It also delivers fee-based first aid and AHA-certified training, a home emergency alert system (Hausnotruf), meal delivery (Menü-Service), transitional housing for refugees, and the volunteer-driven ASB-Wünschewagen wish-fulfillment service for terminally ill patients.

Product overview

ASB Regionalverband Frankfurt am Main operates as a humanitarian aid organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of emergency and social services. The core offerings include 24/7 rescue services (Rettungsdienst) and medical event coverage (Sanitätsdienst), first aid training with both classroom and e-learning options (Erste Hilfe/Breitenausbildung), and disaster relief capabilities (Katastrophenschutz/SEG). Complementary services include home emergency call systems (Hausnotruf), meal delivery (Menü-Service), and social integration facilities for refugees. Special programs include the Wünschewagen for terminally ill patients and a motorcycle rapid-response unit (Kradstaffel). Training is delivered through an American Heart Association-certified center and a dedicated e-learning platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rettungsdienst & Krankentransport 24/7 emergency rescue service and patient transport operated with ambulances and rescue vehicles stationed across Frankfurt under public contract.
• Sanitätsdienst Professional medical first-responder coverage for events in the Frankfurt metropolitan area, providing on-site trained medical personnel.
• Erste Hilfe / Breitenausbildung First aid and broad education courses covering basic first aid, refresher courses, child first aid, fire safety helper, and e-learning modules for individuals and in-house corporate clients.
• Katastrophenschutz / SEG Disaster relief and rescue unit providing emergency response capabilities including the Medical Task Force (MTF 36) and equipment for major incidents.
• Hausnotruf Home emergency call system enabling elderly and vulnerable individuals to summon help quickly in emergencies within their own homes.
• Menü-Service Meal delivery service providing regular hot meals to the homes of elderly and mobility-limited individuals in Frankfurt.
• Soziale Einrichtungen Social facilities including transitional housing for refugees, integration projects, and community support programs for Frankfurt residents.
• Übergangsunterkunft für Geflüchtete Transitional housing facility providing accommodation and integration support services for refugees in Frankfurt.
• ASB-Wünschewagen Wish-fulfillment vehicle that enables terminally ill patients to fulfill a final wish, such as visiting a meaningful location or attending an event.
• Kradstaffel Motorcycle unit within the disaster relief framework that provides rapid, flexible support for search operations and difficult-to-access areas.
• AHA Kurse (BLS, ACLS, PALS) American Heart Association certified training courses including Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Wünschewagen (wish fulfillment vehicle) program has fulfilled over 460 wish journeys nationally, with 560 volunteers participating
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Samaritan International (SAM.I.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAM.I. is a European alliance of Samaritan organizations including ASB Germany, ASB Austria, and counterparts from multiple nations. ASB Frankfurt participates in joint exercises such as the SAM.I. Rescue Camp, where European emergency services train together and share best practices. SAM.I. also develops tools like the Inclusive Disaster Resilience Index (INDRIX) to improve cross-border emergency response.
• Arbeitsgemeinschaft Frankfurter Hilfsorganisationen (AGFH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGFH is the working group of Frankfurt's emergency aid organizations. ASB Frankfurt participates in the AGFH Kradstaffel (motorcycle unit), which was deployed for a missing person search in cooperation with Polizei Hessen. The AGFH coordinates joint operations among Frankfurt's rescue organizations.
• Polizei Hessen (Hesse State Police)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASB Frankfurt's Kradstaffel was activated to support a police-led missing person search. The motorcycle unit provided flexible, rapid reconnaissance of hard-to-access areas. This demonstrates ongoing operational cooperation between ASB and police forces in time-critical situations.
• THW (Technisches Hilfswerk)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASB and THW have conducted joint training exercises, including search and rescue dog training scenarios. This cooperation enhances combined operational capability during large-scale emergencies.
• Branddirektion Frankfurt (Frankfurt Fire Department)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASB Frankfurt's management (Thomas D. Müller-Witte) participates in meetings with the Branddirektion Frankfurt to discuss the development of Frankfurt's rescue services. This ongoing dialogue shapes city-wide emergency response policy and resource allocation.
• KauflandminorOthersKaufland generously donated 150 of the 350 Lindt chocolate Easter bunnies that ASB Frankfurt distributed to its employees in a staff appreciation gesture. This was a charitable product donation rather than a strategic operational partnership.
• Other ASB Landesverbände (State Chapters)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASB Frankfurt operates as a regional chapter of the ASB Landesverband Hessen e.V. and collaborates with other ASB chapters across Germany on initiatives such as the Wünschewagen (wish fulfillment vehicles), the ASB SCHOCKT AED app network, the ASB Magazin publication, and joint international aid missions (e.g., Haiti cholera response, Iran nursing training).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Falck Group: Danish-headquartered global commercial EMS and healthcare services provider operating ambulance fleets across Europe, including Germany. Comparable only in ambulance service delivery model, but contrasts as a for-profit incumbent whose scale and capital access set a ceiling on what nonprofit operators like ASB Frankfurt can deploy without scale efficiency.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK) e.V. National umbrella of the German Red Cross, the largest humanitarian organization in Germany. Operates the same EMS, disaster relief, first aid, and social service portfolio as ASB at significantly greater scale, making it the dominant incumbent in most municipal rescue contracts.
• Technisches Hilfswerk (THW): Federal agency for technical relief, traditionally the partner of ASB's Katastrophenschutz during major incidents. Overlaps in disaster response and joint training exercises (search/rescue), but operates only disaster relief whereas ASB combines that with EMS.

Direct peers

• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. Germany's other major faith-based humanitarian aid and EMS nonprofit, operating ambulance, rescue, first aid training, and social services nationwide. Most direct comparable to ASB Frankfurt in mission, structure (e.V., volunteer + professional), service mix, and reliance on public EMS contracts and donations.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V. Catholic-affiliated German nonprofit delivering parallel service lines to ASB: Rettungsdienst, Sanitätsdienst, Katastrophenschutz, first aid training, Hausnotruf, Menü-Service, and refugee integration. Closest peer in service portfolio and chapter structure; competes with ASB for the same municipal EMS contracts.

Regional players

• DRK Landesverband Hessen e.V. State-level chapter of the German Red Cross in Hesse, covering the same Frankfurt metropolitan geography as ASB Frankfurt with overlapping EMS, training, and social services. Functions as a direct geographic competitor for municipal contracts and member donations within the same regional market.
• St John Ambulance (UK): UK voluntary first aid and ambulance charity combining volunteer-led event medical cover, first aid training, and ambulance services. Comparable in nonprofit + volunteer-driven EMS delivery model and training-led monetization, although operating under NHS contract dynamics and UK regulation rather than German municipal rescue contracts.
• Samariterbund Österreich (ASBÖ): Austrian sister organization sharing the ASB brand and SAM.I. alliance membership. Operates the same emergency medical, disaster relief, training, and social services model in Austria under a similar e.V. governance structure. Closest international peer within the same ASB network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles7 records

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