Rescue workers are among those most exposed to the coronavirus in the pandemic.
They go out on missions every day and are often in close proximity to patients on patient transports.
This is one of the reasons why the Federal Vaccination Ordinance provides that they should be vaccinated against Covid-19 as quickly as possible in addition to the very old and medical staff.
Nevertheless, at the beginning of January, leftover vaccine doses were administered to executives and employees of the fire brigade administration who belong to the third priority group in a senior citizens' home in Cologne. Employees of the fire brigade's rescue service were left empty-handed.