District Administrator Klimpel thanks forces on Christmas Eve for their service

District Administrator Klimpel thanks forces on Christmas Eve for their service

The situation in the operations centers was comparatively calm because the business remained closed due to the holidays. In the control center of the Vestische, where the normal timetables were applied, climate and the managing director Martin Schmidt were able to send Christmas greetings to the 140 buses that were on the road throughout the circle. "On days like today, this is noticeable: Most are among their families, but the control centers are still occupied today," said Klimbel. This relaxation was a significant difference to the previous year when high levels and a persistent flood risk, as well as press-service The district administrator lively remembered the restless operations of 2022 and emphasized the importance of functioning communication between the control centers and the emergency services on site.

thanks to the emergency services

In a special exchange, Klimpel not only praised the dispatcher Sven Wehrhagen, but also the entire fire brigade and emergency services for their hard work last year. Numerous larger missions, such as the fire in the Marienhospital in Marl, showed how well the cooperation between the forces works. "I keep my fingers crossed that we will experience calm holidays and a relaxing turn of the year," added Klimpel. In the control center there were also Christmas treats and gifts for the employees who could spend their breaks with small snacks and sporting activities.