Thammy Albertsz will assume office as General Commander of the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department on 16 August 2026. She succeeds Thijs Verheul whose term expires on 15 August 2026.
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Albertsz (35) was born in Bonaire and has been working at the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department since 2018. She has been serving as the Local Commander for Bonaire since 2022. In this position, her responsibilities include the day-to-day management of the fire department organization on the island.
Albertsz: “Behind every emergency response stands a team that is committed to the safety of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba with pride, respect, and dedication. It is an honor for me to lead this team as General Commander. Collaboration, connection, and safety are central to this”.
As General Commander, Albertsz will lead the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba starting August 16.