112 - Sie retten dein Leben

112 - Sie retten dein Leben follows the people who run the 112 dispatch and rescue units as they race toward fires, crashes and medical emergencies. The show blends on scene footage with interviews and drills to reveal how teams coordinate under pressure. Viewers meet Stefanie Felten, Martin Carstens and their colleagues as they answer alarms, assess hazards and relay information to ambulances and police. The emphasis is on split second decisions and calm communication that steer a response. Personal toll and relief share space with action, painting a vivid portrait of life on the front line.

Directed by Nico Zavelberg and released in 2008, the series offers an authentic German emergency services perspective rather than a scripted drama.

Critically the show is praised for its raw realism, showing how responders improvise under pressure and rely on teamwork. It examines duty, stress and resilience, presenting both the precision of life saving and the emotional strain that follows every call.