Fire Observers vzw would like to take a moment this Memorial Day weekend to pause in remembrance of our American military brothers and sisters who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Many of the skills, procedures and organization used in civilian fire and EMS were born on the battlefield and we don't take that lightly. By …
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May 23 2014
Training program Sacramento 2014 has come to an end
Around 0845 this morning, British Airways flight BA388 touched down at Brussels Airport. Due to severe weather in London yesterday, our team was forced to stay for an extra night. The program Sacramento 2014 can be called a huge succes! A fine group of 14 Belgian and Holland firefighters, a very busy and interesting …
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May 09 2014
Liège firefighters LODD
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 …
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