De Haan reaches agreement with fire zone on annual contribution: "saving over 160,000 euros per year"

The municipality of De Haan has reached an agreement with Hulpverleningszone 1, resulting in significant cost savings on fire and ambulance services. Previously, De Haan contributed disproportionately compared to larger municipalities. The annual contribution will decrease from 3.2% to 3% of costs, allowing De Haan to save over 160,000 euros annually, totaling nearly 1 million euros over the six-year term. Additionally, plans for a new fire station in De Haan have been abandoned, and the municipality will receive increased compensation for the use of emergency service buildings.