The Guyana Fire and Rescue Service responds to more than just fire emergencies.

Our mandate covers responding to vehicular accidents, calls of distress, transporting the sick to hospitals and administering first aid care, rescuing animals and rendering assistance to the public.

On April 29, 2022 a cat was rescued from a rooftop by firefighters attached to the Campbellville Fire Station. Firefighters wasted no time mounting their ladders to retrieve the scared animal and return it to its grateful owner.

On August 16, 2022 a horse was also rescued by members of the Campbellville Fire Station after becoming stuck in a trench at Stone Avenue, Campbellville.

The Guyana Fire and Rescue Service is also responsible for the inspection of buildings as well as conducting school visits and outreaches, to educate both young and old regarding fire safety and prevention.

Citizens are encouraged to seek out the assistance of the GFS at all times, whether it be a fire emergency, vehicular accident, need for our ambulance service, a stuck animal, the washing of parapets and replenishing water to those in need.

Requests can be made with the fire department to have inspections done and for the facilitation of lectures and/or training within various businesses, organizations and schools.

We are here to serve our citizens with confidence and ensure the country remains safe and free from fire tragedies and other related emergencies.