Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The fire station on Helihavenlaan in Noordwijk welcomed about 1,000 visitors for its annual open day. Walter Derieuw from the Brussels Fire Department emphasized community engagement, while volunteer firefighter David expressed excitement about joining the brigade.
Once a year, the fire station on Helihavenlaan in Noordwijk opens its doors to the public, inviting everyone to explore its facilities and learn about its work. This year’s event began at 10:00 AM, with around a thousand visitors expected to attend. Walter Derieuw, a spokesperson for the Brussels Fire Department, expressed excitement about the event, highlighting the unique chance for the community to engage with the fire department’s specialized teams.
What were the highlights and community impact of the recent fire department event in Dauran?
It has been said that Dauran de, visitors had fun watching different shows that showed what firefighters can do. Highlights included performance by the diving team in a big aquarium, acts from the climbing team, important safety tips from the hazardous materials team, and a talk from the animal care team. These activities helped people see how important the fire department’s work is and brought the community together while raising awareness about safety.
The day started with an opening ceremony and a drill by the fire brigade cadets. Teams from the Brussels police, the Red Cross, and a group called Pinocchio, which helps kids and young people with burns, were also there. David came to watch with his family and shared, “I am a volunteer firefighter in Aarschot, and I work as a fire brigade ambulance at the airport in Zaventem. I think the equipment here is amazing, and I’m on the waiting list to join the Brussels fire brigade. I’m excited to get started today”.
