PSC meets with Home Affairs Minister, GFS on fire safety

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) met with Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, and senior officials from the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) on Wednesday.
The focus of the discussion centered on enhancing fire safety measures across various sectors. PSC was represented by its Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Governance and Security Sub Committee, Captain Gerry Gouveia Jr.
Fire safety has emerged as a critical concern for the private sector, prompting the PSC to initiate talks during which they discussed collaborative efforts between the private sector and the GFS in mitigating fire risks.

The meeting with Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, and senior officials from the GFS and PSC

A key outcome of the meeting was the agreement to establish joint training programmes aimed at educating businesses and homeowners on effective fire prevention and management strategies.
In addition to training initiatives, the PSC and GFS will collaborate on the development of a comprehensive fire risk assessment framework tailored for businesses and homeowners. This initiative aims to provide practical guidelines for identifying potential fire hazards and implementing preemptive measures to mitigate risks.