The new fire station is going to be built on the site of the Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport. It is intended to replace the current fire station of the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department [BrandweerkorpsCaribisch Nederland] (BKCN) in the terminal building at the airport. The construction work is going to start in the first week of April. This unique construction project is going to be carried out by local contractor Saba Roads and Construction on the basis of commission by the Government Buildings Agency [Rijksvastgoedbedrijf] (RVB), on behalf of the Ministry of Justice and Security and in consultation with the BKCN.
The new fire station will enable firefighters on the island to carry out their work more effectively. The current BKCN station at Saba airport is outdated and has limited facilities. For example, the air supply required when extinguishing fires can currently only be topped up at the fire station in The Bottom. The construction of the new fire station will change this because it is equipped with a separate air supply area. This can save a great deal of time in the event of an incident at the airport. The fire station will also include two garages which will accommodate two fire engines, sports facilities, a staff canteen, various work and conference rooms and sufficient facilities to prepare and carry out exercises.
The new fire station will enable firefighters on the island to carry out their work more effectively. The current BKCN station at Saba airport is outdated and has limited facilities. For example, the air supply required when extinguishing fires can currently only be topped up at the fire station in The Bottom. The construction of the new fire station will change this because it is equipped with a separate air supply area. This can save a great deal of time in the event of an incident at the airport. The fire station will also include two garages which will accommodate two fire engines, sports facilities, a staff canteen, various work and conference rooms and sufficient facilities to prepare and carry out exercises.
