Brandweerman Mario Vanhee

“I once asked him what he would choose if he had to pick between me and the fire brigade. He said the fire brigade”
— Kathleen (Mario's wife)
“She asked the question.
I answered”
— Mario
A man with dark hair and a beard wearing a black firefighter uniform with 'BRANDWEER LUCHTHAVEN' written across the chest, standing in a workshop or garage with tools and equipment around.

Brandweerman Mario Vanhee

Firefighter Mario Vanhee combines his work as a professional firefighter at Ostend Airport with his role as a volunteer in Middelkerke, where he also trains the youth fire brigade. For the Vanhee family, firefighting is a family affair: his two sons follow in his footsteps, and the entire family springs into action whenever the beeper goes off. This documentary follows Mario, showcasing the passion, dedication, and daily life of a man who lives with the constant threat and responsibility of the firefighting profession.

credits

Starring: Mario Vanhee, Family Vanhee

Director: Loïc Dewaele

Image: Miro Quinet

Sound: Lander Pauwels

Edit: Loïc Dewaele

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