The Guyana Fire Service yesterday conducted a simple yet monumental ceremony at the Central Fire Station, to effect the promotion of two hundred nine (209) ranks.

The ceremony saw the promotion of thirty-nine (39) Subordinate Officers, sixty (60) Section Leaders and one hundred ten (110) Leading Firefighters.

During brief remarks Chief Fire Officer (ag) Gregory Wickham congratulated the ranks and expressed how proud and happy he is about the promotions.

He charged the newly promoted ranks to be strong, great leaders and to improve themselves to suit their new rank.

The Chief highlighted that they should aim to lead under two main pillars; education and discipline.

He said the recent collaboration with the Guyana Technical Institute will allow for the advancement of academic qualifications for all ranks and encouraged them to capitalize on the opportunity.

The CFO further noted that discipline goes hand in hand with education and told the ranks to ensure that discipline is maintained at all levels.

In closing, Chief Wickham quoted Gandhi and told the ranks to be the change they want to see in the world.

He encouraged them to be upstanding individuals and to give of their best in order to bridge the gap between senior command and the ranks under their command, with the goal of enhancing the image and quality of the Guyana Fire Service.