GermanyThe district of Cloppenburg in Lower Saxony has implemented a pilot project using 'Akut-Einsatzfahrzeuge' (acute intervention vehicles) staffed by community emergency medical technicians to handle non-life-threatening emergencies. This initiative aims to reduce the workload of traditional ambulance services by addressing cases such as minor accidents in schools, kindergartens, and workplaces that do not require hospitalization. Since 2025, over 7,800 incidents have been managed through this model across participating regions, including Cloppenburg, where the vehicle averages around 200 calls per month. The project has shown promising results and could potentially be expanded across Lower Saxony once legal frameworks at the federal level are established.
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