Fuhrmann has been chief pilot of Lifeliner 1 since 2008. He has accumulated around 1,800 flight hours on a variety of aircraft including the Sud Aviation Alouette III, Westland UH/ SH-14D Lynx, Dornier Do-228, and Airbus EC135/H135. “Working on the trauma helicopter was my preference when I left the navy,” Fuhrmann says. “The work on the trauma helicopter is challenging. We sometimes fly in poor weather and land in places you normally wouldn’t reach by helicopter, so finding a suitable landing spot — often in densely built-up cities — is crucial. What really appeals to me is working in a multidisciplinary team and being part of the emergency response. It’s varied and sometimes demanding to achieve a good and safe outcome with the team.”