Bajan Fire Fighters Blog

Educational tours and visits to fire stations by the summer camps are coming to a close. Yesterday (August 20) the members of St. Luke's Church Camp spent some time learning about the operations of the Bridgetown Fire Station. The fire officers of White Watch were happy to share much about the functions of the department. (Images: BFF/EA)

As the annual summer camps are drawing to a close some campers are taking their last few weeks of vacation to visit the Bridgetown Fire Station. The members of St. Margaret's Summer Camp were recently in attendance at the station and had the opportunity to learn about the operations of the fire service while observing demonstrations of the Jaws of Life and other emergency equipment up close. (Images: BFF/JB)

Tours to the Fire Station during the current summer holiday continue to be the highlight for many camps. On Thursday (July 31) the Wee Care Nursery and Pre-School had the opportunity to visit the Bridgetown Fire Station. Nine adults and 80 children were in attendance, from all reports a good time was had by all. (Images: BFF/GA/KP)

Members of the People's Cathedral Summer Camp were also in attendance last Thursday (July 17) at the Bridgetown Fire Station. Ten adults and 52 children were able to obtain information on the operations of the Barbados Fire Service during their educational tour. (Images: BFF/GA)

The weekly tours and visits to fire stations continued on Thursday with members of the Church of the Nazarene Black Rock in attendance at the Bridgetown Fire Station. Ten adults and 27 children were able to see up close the equipment used by firefighters in the execution of their duties. (Images: BFF/GA)

The Annual Summer Camps and other special interest groups are making good use of the opportunity to visit and tour fire stations. The members of the West Terrace Primary School Brownie Pack were not to be left out as they obtained useful information during their visit on Wednesday. (Images: BFF/JC)

School is out and the summer vacation has officially started. Now is the time to book your visit to the fire station before the rush. You may call our department at 434-7800 to schedule your visit. Six adults and 62 pupils from the St. Giles Primary School left the Bridgetown Fire Station yesterday (July 3) with plenty of fond memories of their educational tour. (Images: BFF/JC)

Firefighters John Haskell and Jamie Windsor (Team Atlantic Dash) as they arrived this morning at the Port St. Charles Marina in Barbados around 0800 hours. The team from South Wales Fire & Rescue Service are participating in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge and left the Canary Isles on December 4, 2011 to row across the Atlantic unsupported in order to raise awareness and over £100,000 for charity.  Congratulations to John and Jamie on a tremendous job. The members of the Barbados Fire Service extend our very best wishes to you on your fantastic accomplishment (2,615 nautical miles in 45 days, 19 hours and 21 minutes). Members of the Barbados Fire Service with John and Jamie after the presentation ceremony ceremony.

The Arch Hall Fire Station was a hive of activity when 24 campers of the Quality Care Camp visited the St Thomas facility yesterday. The children had a totally enlightening experience as they got to tour the station and check out the various pieces of equipment used by firefighters. Fire Officer Carlos Husbands, who conducted the tour, showed the children how to use the Jaws Of Life as well as the fire hose and even gave them an opportunity to sit in a fire truck. Camp director Sylvia Arthur-Holder said the tour was the first of several planned for the students during the six-week camp. She explained that in addition to tours and the usual summer activities, the camp, which operates from the St John the Baptist Church, would expose the campers to Bible study and devotions. “The community is slipping in morals, so we are trying to see if we can do something to assist these youngsters to go on the right path,” Arthur-Holder said. (LK) Source: www.nationnews.com

Students of the Luther Thorne Memorial Primary School had a fun-filled afternoon yesterday as they participated in the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) programme. Members of the Barbados Fire Service (Probyn Street) visited the school and shared valuable information regarding fire safety. (Photo compliments: C Bishop)

Janice Holder and 45 children from the Rising Stars Child Care Services Summer camp enjoyed a fun-filled tour of Fire Service Headquarters this morning. The Rising Stars summer camp which is based in St George was making their first ever visit to a fire station.