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Always call out Rega via the emergency number 1414 or the Rega app if you require immediate assistance by a rescue helicopter. For example, in the following cases:

Long journey for the rescue services
Access to/from the accident site is difficult or impossible

Suspected back injuries
Suspected heart attack
Suspected stroke
Severe burns
Amputations

Fall from a great height
Multiple casualties
Trapped persons
Seriously injured persons/Seriously ill children
Difficulty in breathing

Checklist for calling out a rescue helicopter: Emergency number 1414 or Rega app

Coordinates, e.g. GPS receiver, mobile phone
Canton, place, locality
Prominent landmarks nearby (mountains, buildings, streets, lakes, rivers, etc.)

Name and phone number for return call

How did the accident happen?
What did you see?

Number of casualties
Nature of their injuries

Is it possible to land a helicopter?
Obstacles, e.g. cables, power lines, antennae?

Visibility? Rain? Wind?

Size: 25 x 25 metres, free of obstacles (no cables, power lines, etc.)
Approximately 100 metres away from the accident site
Remove any loose objects lying around (clothes, rucksacks, umbrellas, etc.)
When the helicopter is approaching, remain where you are, kneel down
Maintain eye contact with the pilot
Do not approach the helicopter until the rotor has come to a standstill

PDF: Calling out a rescue helicopter

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