by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Oct 3, 2022 | Top Stories
Deputy Fire Chief, Henderson Patrick (right) chatting with members of the St. Michael North West District Emergency Organisation following the opening ceremony of the community fair. (J. Rawlins-Bentham/BGIS) Residents across Barbados are being encouraged to pay...
by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Aug 20, 2022 | Top Stories
Chief Fire Officer, Errol Maynard, addressing the audience at the closing ceremony. (S. Forde-Craigg/BGIS) Eleven boys and four girls are now graduates of the Barbados Fire Service (BFS) Fire Cadet Programme Cohort #20, following the programme’s closing ceremony...
by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Dec 16, 2021 | Top Stories
The Barbados Fire Service is encouraging homeowners to monitor how and where they charge their devices and avoid overloading power strips and extension cords. (Stock Photo) Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Errol Maynard, is urging members of the public to practise good fire...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Oct 20, 2021 | Top Stories
Chief Fire Officer, Errol Maynard, outlining the danger of having a fan so close to clothing. (J. Rawlins-Bentham/BGIS) The majority of businesses in Barbados are compliant with fire safety regulations, and are not being required to close for non-compliance. This was...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Aug 6, 2021 | Top Stories
Benny the Fire Cat. (Barbados Fire Service) The recently launched Benny the Fire Cat is on a mission to raise awareness about fire safety among children. The animated video depicts Benny the Fire Cat, a hero cat, in a village setting saving the lives of his...