The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) yesterday received three water tenders, one water carrier and one Land Rover from Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee.The handing over took place at the National Park, Thomas Lands, Georgetown, following a drill display, and coincides with Fire Prevention Week, with the theme: “Fire Prevention needs everyone attention”.
Minister Clement Rohee, in brief remarks, told the gathering that the administration recognizes the work of the GFS and is seeking to retool the entity and enhance its capacity.
The minister pointed out too that as part of the Ministry of Home Affairs strategic plan for the GFS, several new facilities units have been constructed countrywide, and these will be equipped.
He said the current expansion programme saw the construction of a new fire station at Bartica in Essequibo and Rose Hall, Berbice.
Rohee added that the government of Guyana has made $318M available to boost GFS mechanisms, even more so to deal with the current El Niño weather pattern.
He said that new appliances are expected shortly, including one for the aircraft at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CIJA).
Rohee pointed out that with the newer appliances, the GFS will eventually reduce the loss of lives and damage to property in fire fighting.
Meanwhile, the Fire Chief, Marlon Gentle expressed gratitude to the Ministry for the timely gift.
Mr. Gentle noted too that new emergency vehicles will be added to Regions Two, Three Seven and Ten.
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