Traffic congestion continues to be biggest obstacle to fire response – GFS

August 2, 2026

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Traffic congestion continues to be biggest obstacle to fire response – GFS

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– clarifies firefighters receive constant training during station downtime

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) reiterated that one of the major challenges faced by firefighters is traffic congestion, which can hamper them getting to the fire scene in a timely manner.

This was echoed by senior fire officer Rovin Thomas on Friday during a simulation exercise to showcase its preparedness to respond to fires.

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