THE Guyana Fire Service (GFS) and the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA), on Friday, received supplies from the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) at the Commission’s Thomas Lands Headquarters.
According to the CDC, the GFS received a quantity of response equipment, while the GLDA received a quantity of long boots, face masks and hand sanitisers. The items were handed over in separate ceremonies.
In the case of the GFS, Director General of the CDC, Col. (Ret’d) Nazrul Hussain, said that the donation was part of the Commission’s effort to support the entity’s operational readiness, both in the areas of Fire Response and Rescue, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Response.
A quantity of face masks, hand sanitisers, protective firefighting boots and a stretcher were the items donated.
Chief Fire Officer, Gregory Wickham, expressed gratitude for the supplies and indicated that the donation bolsters the long and symbiotic relationship between GFS and CDC.
Meanwhile, the second donation was the result of a successful field simulation led by the GLDA, on the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) called the “Bird Flu Prevention One Health Preparedness Test”.
This simulation exercise was conducted from March 14 to March 16, 2023 and included the Ministries of Health and Agriculture, the CDC and other relevant agencies.
Preparedness and Response Manager (ag), Major Lakshman Persaud, handed over the items to a GLDA representative.
According to the Commission, it continues to work with local authorities and agencies to ensure that operational readiness is optimal for an effective response effort.
