Students at the Irving Wilson School are now better equipped to respond in the event of a fire emergency following the launch of the Project Bright Guard – Kids Fire Safety Programme, spearheaded by the Barbados Fire Service in collaboration with the Prince Godwill D. Fomusoh Foundation Inc. (PGDFF Caribbean) and Republic Bank.

A donation of 100 smoke detectors, 10 bases, four fire blankets, four fire extinguishers, and children’s fire safety books.

The programme goes beyond donations and introduces a connected emergency response system aimed at protecting vulnerable students, said Deputy Chief Fire Officer Henderson Patrick.