Latest emergency services news and updates from Switzerland. AI-curated articles covering emergency services topics.
Swiss federal authorities have rejected a proposed CHF50 fee for hospital emergency admissions, citing concerns over administrative burden and limited effectiveness in reducing non-urgent visits.
Twenty Swiss firefighters from Geneva, Vaud, and Valais cantons dispatched with specialized equipment to assist Montenegro in battling severe forest fires.
Over 100,000 sign petition to save Tox Info specialist poisoning helpline as service seeks urgent state funding to prevent August shutdown.
Complex rescue operation in canton Valais saves two rope teams from treacherous conditions on the Lagginhorn, highlighting Swiss alpine rescue capabilities.
Tox Info Suisse, handling over 40% of cases involving young children, requires urgent CHF 1.1 million to maintain essential 24-hour service.
Over 100,000 petition to save vital 24-hour Tox Info Suisse service as funding deadline looms, with 40% of users being parents of young children.
Swiss air rescue service Rega announces plans to move headquarters from Zurich to Kägiswil, Obwalden, affecting 200 employees and marking significant operational shift.
Vaud canton delivers ten firefighting trucks to Ukraine in major humanitarian aid gesture, demonstrating continued Swiss support for civilian infrastructure.
Rescue teams handle 140 cases during Switzerland's iconic ski weekend, ranging from broken bones to cardiac emergencies among 80,000 attendees
Rega conducted 240 rescue missions during New Year period, marking significant increase from previous year
Successful helicopter evacuation of stranded skiers at Veysonnaz resort demonstrates Switzerland's emergency response capabilities in winter tourism infrastructure.
Swiss Air-Rescue conducts over 150 missions during Christmas period, with significant increase in winter sports accidents and medical emergencies.
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