by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Feb 10, 2021 | Top Stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sljXZyyyWU In this episode of The Firewall, we take a look at how the Barbados Fire Service responds to technological advancements, and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. (BGIS) An explosion of technological systems,...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Apr 23, 2019 | Ministry News
Opportunities are open for children ages 13 to 15 to sign up for this year’s Junior Fire Cadet Programme, being hosted by the Barbados Fire Service (BFS). It runs from Monday, July 15, to Saturday, August 24, at the Barbados Fire Academy, Arch Hall, St. Thomas, from...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jul 27, 2018 | banner, Top Stories
Fire officers across Barbados are being encouraged to learn a foreign language, as not all victims whom they assist will be able to communicate in English. That was the advice of Chief Fire Officer, Errol Maynard, to auxiliary fire officers during the 38th passing out...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jul 27, 2018 | Top Stories
Government is exploring the possibility of establishing a Protective Service Commission (PSC) as it seeks to cater to the specific needs of such services across the island. Minister of Home Affairs, Edmund Hinkson, said the concept of the new Commission was being...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Nov 1, 2017 | Ministry News
Barbados’ fire officers have been called upon to embrace the concept of change. This call was made by the Chief Fire Officer, Errol Maynard, as he addressed an awards ceremony and dinner at the Savannah Hotel to honour fire officers who stood out over the last year....