Emergency Calls in Austria Drop by Over 12% in 2024
Nearly 1.36 million operations – or roughly 3,700 a day – were carried out in response to distress calls last year.
Emergency Service Video Calls to be Tested in Vienna
The research involves 20 control centre staff handling two simulated video and audio emergency calls, made by 80 volunteer participants.
Massive Fire in Forstau Engages 200 Emergency Personnel
Fortunately, firefighters managed to save the home just in time, according to reports from the police and fire department.
Severe Weather Sparks Major Response in Lower Austria and Tyrol
The district of Hollabrunn was the hardest hit, with several roads closed and water levels rising up to a metre in some areas.
Few Women in Full-Time Ambulance Roles, Says Red Cross
There are just 17 women compared to 92 men in the organisation’s rescue service, with a similar situation in Vienna’s city-run rescue service.
Tunnel Car Fire Prompts Evacuation of 51 People
The incident occurred when the 39-year-old driver noticed smoke coming from the engine and promptly stopped the car in an emergency bay.
Vienna Police Register 550,000 Emergencies Since January
Police hotlines cater to emergencies such as robberies, thefts, noise disturbances, traffic accidents and medical emergencies.