Fires Continue to Decline in Trelawny

MONTEGO BAY — The Trelawny Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade is crediting its ongoing public education programme for the continued reduction in the incidence of fires in the parish. 

The campaign, which includes lectures, seminars, drills, distribution of pamphlets, and inspections, has helped to increase awareness about fire safety and prevention strategies.

Assistant Superintendent for the division, Noel Myrie, delivering his report for the month of August at the monthly meeting of the Trelawny Parish Council in Falmouth recently, said that despite the gains, the firefighters have not become complacent and continue to diligently carry out their duties.

A total of 21 emergency calls were received in the division in August, 15 of which were genuine calls.  There were only three false alarms, two with good intent, while one was categorised as malicious.

"Of the genuine calls received there were three house fires for the period, resulting in one adult being displaced," Assistant Superintendent Myrie informed.

Some 24 fire hazards were removed from communities while four building plans were approved by the department.

In addition, 90 inspections were carried out across the parish, with 44 clubs and bars, 28 industrial and commercial buildings, nine offices, four hotels, three health facilities, and two churches assessed.

He noted that the public education programme continued, with seven lectures and two seminars held during the month, while 98 other instances of interactions with the public were recorded.

By Bryan Miller
JIS REGIONAL OFFICE
MONTEGO BAY