Guyana Fire Service

|| Deputy Chief Fire Officer Mr. Dwayne Scotland, BSc, delivered an inspiring speech to recruits at the Guyana Fire Service Training School, along with an engaging lecture on Fire Engineering Science (Hydraulics).

Mr. Scotland reminded the recruits that modern firefighting requires more than just courage. It demands a solid understanding of the science behind effective firefighting operations, which ultimately saves lives.

DCFO Scotland also encouraged the recruits to approach their training with discipline and purpose, emphasizing that they represent the next generation of firefighters who will strengthen and improve the Service. 🔥🇬🇾

𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

Aiming to encourage staff to intentionally manage their mental health and well-being and take actionable steps when needed, the Guyana Fire Service is prioritizing the well-being of its workers by hosting a one-day Mental Health Awareness Workshop, held today Thursday, February 25, 2026, at its headquarters, Homestretch Avenue.

The workshop was facilitated by Mental Health Advocate, Mr. Antoine Craigwell, and was attended by all ranks of firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), civilian staff, and staff of the Ministry of Home Affairs and sub-agency staff.

Throughout the workshop, staff examined the following areas of knowledge:

• Mental health across cultures
• Ancestral Memories and Intergenerational Trauma
• Factors that contributes to su***de
• Self-care and Self-harm
• Effects of Poor Mental Heath
• Preventions, Solutions and Interventions
• Stress, Anxiety and Depression
• Coping mechanism and solutions

Mental health refers to a person's overall emotional, psychological, and social well-being. According to the World Health Organization, mental health is a state in which an individual realizes their abilities, can cope with normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community. Mental health awareness is the process of educating individuals and societies about mental well-being, mental disorders, and the importance of early support and care.

The Mental Health Awareness Workshop was coordinated by Ms. Simonica Cooper, the Guyana Fire Services welfare and social worker.

As part of its ongoing commitment to upholding the highest operational standards, the Guyana Fire Service conducted its quarterly kit inspection at Headquarters earlier today.

The exercise emphasized personnel readiness, discipline, and equipment accountability.

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