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Video: searching for avalanche victims

When an avalanche strikes, every minute counts. In order to be able to locate people buried under the snow as quickly as possible, the helicopter crews regularly practise for real-life emergencies.

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Film trailer: "Rega close up"

Never before has it been possible to view Rega’s rescuers at such close quarters! The new Rega film, due out in spring 2012, documents 24 hours at Swiss Air-Rescue, featuring scenes from everyday life at the helicopter bases and missions with the rescue helicopter and the ambulance jet.

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Rega’s new emergency app now also for Android

After the successful launch of the iRega iPhone app, Rega’s emergency application is now also available for Android smartphones. On raising the alarm, the Rega app also transmits the caller’s current position directly to Rega. Thus valuable time can be saved in the event of an emergency in Switzerland or abroad.

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