President CJ Gorj: The most efficient mountain ambulance in Romania has arrived in Gorj PHOTO

National premiere project implemented by the County Council in Salvamont Gorj! Innovation in mountain rescue – the best performing mountain ambulance in Romania, now operational in Gorj!

“In the context of our constant concerns for the improvement of medical emergency services in Gorj County, we have paid and will continue to pay special attention to their modernization and efficiency in the future.

In this sense, we intervened on the Emergency Reception Unit of the County Hospital in Târgu Jiu, which we rehabilitated according to the most rigorous standards, turning it into a model of medical excellence.

Our efforts extend beyond the urban amenities, reaching the most inaccessible areas of the county, from the mountain tops to the depths of the caves and waters.

In these places, Gorje mountain rescuers have repeatedly demonstrated that they form an elite unit, ready to respond promptly and efficiently in any emergency situation.

To this end, we have assumed the responsibility of allocating the necessary material and financial resources to maintain and develop rescue services, especially in mountainous areas and other hard-to-reach regions, which constitute more than 40% of the surface of our county. Thus, our commitment remains firm: to ensure that every person, in critical moments, will benefit from quick and effective interventions, supported by the professionalism and dedication of our rescue teams. This is our promise to the community of Gorj County, a promise of safety, hope and confidence in our ability to protect and serve every citizen to the highest level of competence.

In this context, as part of an innovative initiative, the Gorj County Council has equipped the Salvamont Service with the most efficient terrain ambulance in Romania, intended for interventions in mountainous areas and other hard-to-reach places.

This is a national first and was designed in collaboration with mountain rescuers from Gorj.

The vehicle, which has been assessed and validated by the Technical Commission of the International Mountain Rescue Committee, CISA IKAR, is equipped to transport up to five rescuers and one casualty, including full medical equipment and rescue systems adapted to different types of terrain.

Moreover, it has advanced technology for communications and data analysis, including the use of drones for reconnaissance.

This investment reflects the commitment of the team I lead to ensure efficient and high-quality rescue services in Gorj, a county with a significant area of ​​difficult-to-access mountainous terrain.

This initiative serves as a model of good practices, providing a valuable example for other regions in Romania or even for other countries interested in improving responses in emergency situations”, announced Cosmin Popescu, president of the Gorj County Council.