Today is a sad day for the Belgian fire services since we've lost one of our own…
The Liège Fire and Rescue Department responded to a river rescue in Esneux, where they were needed to rescue a swan. The rescue was successful however one diver encountered difficulties. A second diver was deployed but experienced problems as well…
Medical care by ambulance personnel and a trauma team was given but couldn't prevent the loss of Yves Peeters. The other colleague was transported in critical condition but passed away afew hours later…
On behalf of the board and all members of Fire Observers vzw, we would like to express our sincere condolences to the families of our colleagues and to the entire department of Liège Fire and Rescue Department.
