Fire Service Association Holds General Meeting

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The Barbados Fire Service Association held its General Meeting yesterday at Fire Service Headquarters, Probyn Street in Bridgetown. During the meeting Chairman of the Association Clarence Hinds addressed several areas of concern some of which included; the draft qualification order, outstanding departmental promotions, the appointment of temporary fire officers, and an update on recent administrative meetings held within the service.

A large number of fire officers attended the meeting which, began just after 10:30 a.m. Deputy Chairman Adrian Brome also spoke to association members during the meeting providing them with a status report on civil works planned for several fire stations.

Fire Officers used the opportunity to express their concerns regarding several internal departmental issues. Those gathered also paid tribute with a minute’s silence for fellow firefighter Rodney King who died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital last Saturday. The meeting concluded around 1:00 p.m.

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