Deventer city center forms a medieval labyrinth for the fire brigade: ‘Impossible to have everything in view’ | Deventer

Ramon Blaauw is the risk management specialist at the Deventer fire brigade. And one thing is clear: the historic city center of Deventer can safely be called a risk when it comes to fire safety. “Especially the concatenated construction of the buildings makes it complex. Especially in combination with narrow streets. Can you get to it if there is a fire? And can you easily get extinguishing water?”