For example, they have indicated that more parking spaces should be added to the site. Now there are seven places, while ten to fourteen people report at a turnout.
The fire volunteers also say that the brand new car ladder will no longer be able to be stored indoors. The reason for this would be a new staircase to be constructed.
Barracks Eemlandweg
They also notice municipal opposition at the other barracks on Eemlandweg. For example, they have been there for a long time with faltering air conditioning, loose tiling in the kitchen, heaters that need to be adjusted and lighting that is on day and night.
But the biggest annoyance here is the recurring legionella in the showers. In September, the legal standard was exceeded nine times. According to the volunteers, it is also not possible to shower here. “The cause of the cold water pipe is known, but is not being resolved.”
Politically shocked
The political parties and Mayor Niek Meijer were visibly shocked. He said he was surprised at how high it apparently is among the volunteers. He takes their cry for help very seriously and wants to quickly sit down with a delegation from both fire stations. In addition to the substantive complaints, he would like to talk about the working method and communication.
“You can really have a difference of opinion on the content, but I want to find out if you don’t get a response. That’s simply not possible. That’s not how we treat each other here,” were his clear words.