Fire Service Takes A Stand For Road Safety

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The Barbados Fire Service has asserted its support of road safety in Barbados, with acting Chief Fire Officer Randolph Cox adding his name to the petition for the institution of breathalyzer testing in Barbados.

Cox performed this symbolic act on Friday after a workshop on road safety held at the Bridgetown Fire Service headquarters. The workshop was held by the Committee for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (NCPADD), Chief Cox noted that the fire service is called to several road accidents during the year and while statistics for 2010 are on par with 2009 they would like to see a reduction “to zero if possible”.

NCPADD head Pastor Victor Roach said that the workshop aimed to increase “the sensitivity of the individuals who comprise this marvelous staff to begin a process of self regulation.” He added that the fire service is especially positioned to recognize the impact of drunk driving because they “are on the roads 24 hours a day, 365 days a year”.

He added that this meant the BFS could help inform the future national policy with the information they have available on vehicular accidents.

Chief Cox leads a staff of nearly 244 uniformed officers and approximately 24 civilian support personnel. The BFS responds to over 2000 calls annually.

Source: Barbados Advocate

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