THIRTY-SIX recruits from the Guyana Prison Service (GPS), on Friday completed a five-day firefighting training which was facilitated by the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) with ranks from the Leonora Fire Station under the command of Fire Station Officer, Delbert Pitt.
The recruits were trained in the theoretical and practical areas of firefighting.

According to Acting Director of Prisons, Kevin Pilgrim, the training is a component of the Basic Recruit Training Course (BRTC), which commenced on July 29, 2024.
Mr. Pilgrim further noted that the training will play a role in preparing personnel to better assist with the initial response in the event of a fire.
The 12-week training course will provide the recruits with theoretical and practical knowledge essential for effective prison management.

The curriculum includes basic recruit training, the historical development of the Guyana Prison Service (GPS), legal status, basic security procedures, and basic wing working amongst others.
This comprehensive approach aims to equip the recruits with the skills necessary to maintain order and promote positive change within the prison system.

This initiative is part of the GPS’s intensified efforts to bolster its ranks with high-quality officers from various nationwide regions.