Rein Hulst to join the Management Team of the Aruba Fire Department.
ORANJESTAD – The Ministry of Justice with Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) announces that Mr. Rein Hulst, currently serving as Manager of Emergency Response at Schiphol Airport, will be seconded to AAA and assigned to the Management Team of the Aruba Fire Department, starting July 1, 2024.
Before this date, Mr. Hulst will start preparatory work in consultation with the Aruba Fire Department and AAA.
The Ministry of Justice made additional investments in the Aruba Fire Department in the past two years. These investments included infrastructural investments, acquiring the necessary materials for the employees, restarting training programs, and purchasing new trucks. At the same time, there is also an integral plan to equip and strengthen the management team of the Aruba Fire Department to implement the findings of the audit conducted last year, ensuring that Aruba as a country can comply with current norms and regulations. All the necessary funds have been allocated to achieve this.
A significant step towards achieving the desired changes is the acquisition of Mr. Rein Hulst at AAA, facilitated by the Royal Schiphol Group. It highlights a collaborative effort between the Government of Aruba and AAA to improve emergency response capabilities at the airport of Aruba. Mr. Rein Hulst will join the management team of the Aruba Fire Department. His role will be to give guidance and support and to assist in implementing the improvement plans in a team effort with management team members. Mr. Hulst's participation is pivotal in elevating the standards of the emergency response and firefighting services provided and ensuring its alignment with international (ICAO) and local (AUA-AGA) requirements.
Mr. Hulst’s extensive experience in emergency response management and his proven track record at Royal Schiphol Group as Manager of Emergency Response make him well-suited to support the Government of Aruba in achieving its objectives to comply with international and local requirements.
Mr. Hulst’s secondment in Aruba is for two years. This collaborative initiative underscores the commitment of all parties involved to strengthen emergency response capabilities at the airport and ensure the highest standards of safety and security for Aruba residents and visitors alike.