Official inauguration of a new rescue station in Mühlheim
In a significant development for the town of Mühlheim, a new emergency services station has been officially inaugurated on Tuesday morning. The station, located on Anton-Dey-Straße, was constructed by Kreis Offenbach's Eigenbetrieb Rettungsdienst and will be operated by DRK Rettungsdienst Offenbach gGmbH.
The new premises, spanning an area of approximately 390 square meters, accommodate three emergency vehicles, including a 24/7 operational ambulance, an additional ambulance, and a mobile intensive care unit. The vehicle hall is complemented by modernly equipped break, social, and office spaces, arranged for short distances to facilitate quick response and efficient operations.
Sustainability is a key focus of the new station. Heating is provided by an external air heat pump, supplemented by a photovoltaic system on the roof. The outdoor areas prioritise sustainability by minimising sealed surfaces, promoting biodiversity with shrubs, trees, and a biotope, and collecting rainwater in a cistern for irrigation.
The construction of the new station was necessitated to ensure long-term emergency medical care in Mühlheim and address increased demands for working conditions and equipment. Prior to the new station, the emergency services station in Mühlheim handled approximately 2,600 deployments per year.
Landrat Oliver Quilling and the First Mayor of Mühlheim, Robert Ahrnt, inspected the station with representatives of the Eigenbetrieb Rettungsdienst and DRK Rettungsdienst Offenbach. The inauguration marks the start of operations for DRK Rettungsdienst Offenbach gGmbH in the new premises.
While detailed data about this specific station is not yet available, it is common for modern emergency service stations to incorporate energy-efficient design, the use of renewable materials, and advanced facilities for rapid response. This station in Mühlheim appears to follow these trends, offering a modern, sustainable, and efficient solution for emergency services in the town.
What is the scientific approach behind the energy-efficient design and sustainability features at the new emergency services station in Mühlheim?Could the health-and-wellness of the emergency responders be improved through the modernly equipped break, social, and office spaces at the station?
