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#IMMERDA: joint campaign by emergency and rescue organisations Under the hashtag, #IMMERDA, a nationwide campaign is being launched this autumn with and for Swiss emergency and rescue organisations. Rega is also participating and is actively supporting
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the campaign, which aims to raise public awareness about the work of the emergency and rescue services. Behind the campaign is the non-profit association, “helfen helfen” (help to help), which is dedicated to promoting greater respect and public acceptance for the work of the blue light and partner organisations. 3 Further information about the campaign can be found at www.immerda.swiss
A new simulator for various types of helicopter Rega is purchasing a new helicopter simulator which, thanks to interchangeable cockpits, can be used for different helicopter types. The simulator is currently being fitted with the cockpit of Rega’s future all-weather helicopter, the AW169-FIPS, and is scheduled to go into operation in the middle of 2023. Highly-trained crews are fundamental for safe and successful rescue flights. In the simulator, pilots can practise emergency procedures and situations that can hardly – or not at all – be practised in real life. This benefits not only the crews, but also the patients.
New limited-edition Oris watch designed in collaboration with Rega The third limited-edition watch dedicated by the Swiss watch company, Oris, to Rega has been designed in close collaboration with Rega employees from the fields of aviation, medicine and engineering. Besides features such as a second time zone indicator and a pulsometer scale, Oris has created an individual case back for each of the 18 rescue helicopters and the three ambulance jets, and has limited the number of watches produced to 100 pieces per aircraft. 3 Further information at www.oris.ch/regalimitededition
