Leon Vernimmen

Leon Vernimmen has extensive experience in safety and security, currently serving as a Specialist Omgevingsveiligheid at Veiligheidsregio Gelderland-Zuid since August 2016, focusing on event safety. Prior to this role, Leon held positions within the Koninklijke Luchtmacht, where responsibilities included aircraft and building fire suppression and emergency services from August 2011 to August 2016, and contributed to the police force in Utrecht from January 2008 to July 2013. Leon's educational background includes specialized training in fire prevention and safety, crowd safety, and pyrotechnics, with recent studies at Bestuursacademie Nederland and various institutions related to fire safety and event management, highlighting a commitment to continuous professional development in public safety and risk management.