Maliciously-damaged fire hydrants in GT to be repaired – GFS
A worker conducting works to fix a fire hydrant in Georgetown
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has seen a surge in maliciously-damaged fire hydrants throughout Georgetown and is actively addressing the issue to ensure all hydrants are operational.
According to the Fire Service, most of the fire hydrants that are currently being repaired had already been repaired owing to previous damage caused by vandalism.
As a result, officials of the GFS are currently reviewing Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) footage as part of their investigation into the vandalism of hydrants and are urging citizens to report any malfunctioning hydrants or incidents of vandalism to the Fire Service or Police.
In 2021, the GFS assumed responsibility for repairs, maintenance, and installation of hydrants, diligently working to make them functional and accessible in case of fire emergencies.
Challenges encountered since the start of the project have included prolonged misuse and malicious vandalism of numerous hydrants.
To date, the Fire Service has installed 303 fire hydrants, notably in previously underserved hinterland communities such as Mahdia (16); Mabaruma (10); Lethem (10), and Bartica (10). Additionally, 340 hydrants have been rehabilitated since the project began. The GFS’ commitment to this endeavour remains steadfast as it strives to strategically position working hydrants nationwide for enhanced preparedness in fire emergencies.
