GFS kicks off 49th Fire Prevention Anniversary on Sunday

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) on Sunday kicked off its 49th Fire Prevention Anniversary under the theme, “For the future of our nation, practice fire safety and prevention”.
The traditional service opened with inspirational music by the Guyana Police Force Band, followed by the draping of the Guyana Fire Service Flag and the Marching on of the Colour Party.
The firefighters’ prayer was then recited, followed by praise and worship, which was done by the Guyana Fire Service Choir.

Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Indigenous prayers were done by ranks of the Fire Service, after which short sermons were done by Rajindra Ramnauth from the Guyana Pandit Council, Asif Williams from the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), and Dr Wilbert Lee from the First Assembly of God Church, representing Guyana’s three main religions.
The religious service also included interpretive dances and special songs performed by members of the GFS and came to a close with the vote of thanks done by Divisional Officer Haimchandra Persaud and the Marching Off of the Colour Party.
Those in attendance were Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn; Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore; Deputy Head of CANU, Rayon Samuels; Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot; Head of the Intelligence Unit (GPF), Errol Watts; other special invitees, and members of the Guyana Fire Service.

This year’s Fire Prevention Month of activities will include community outreaches, visits to several children’s homes and senior citizens’ homes, fire safety exhibitions, school visits, fire safety talks, an open day at Fire Stations across the country, a school fair and exhibition, a curry-que, comedy jam, and many other activities that will be conducted at Fire Stations and in communities in all ten administrative regions across Guyana.
The Guyana Fire Service is imploring citizens to practice fire safety and prevention as they strive to eliminate loss of life and property by fire. Homes and businesses should be equipped with fire suppression tools or systems, vigilance should be practiced during the dry season, and all fires should be reported to the Fire Department in a timely manner.