Dewayne Grant, superintendent for the Hanover Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), has raised alarm over what he describes as the dismissive attitude of some Hanover business operators towards fire safety warnings despite hazardous conditions within their establishments requiring urgent attention.

In fact, he told The Gleaner that most business establishments in Hanover could be classified as fire hazards, posing serious risks to both operators and customers.

“We are concerned about the reluctance of some of these supermarket operators … to get their businesses certified by the JFB and to follow the recommendations that we pass on to them,” said Grant.