Christop 13, Rescue helicopter in Bielefeld-Rosenhöhe, Germany.
Christoph 13 is a helicopter station in Bielefeld that operates an Airbus EC 135 aircraft for emergency medical calls. The station maintains rapid response capabilities across a wide service area in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The station was founded in 1976 and initially operated a Bell UH-1D helicopter. Over the decades, different aircraft models were introduced to meet changing operational needs.
The crew coordinates closely with local emergency teams to respond quickly to calls across the region. This partnership shapes how emergency medical care works in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The helicopter operates daily from around 7 AM until sunset, responding throughout its service area. Keep in mind this is an active emergency facility and not open to public visits.
The station logged over 1,200 missions in 2023, many of them to medical emergencies outside the city center. This high mission frequency demonstrates how vital the helicopter is for the region's emergency care.
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