The Chief Fire Officer, Gregory Wickham today condemned any act of delinquency or unprofessional behaviour by ranks of the Guyana Fire Service.
In a statement, he said: “It has been brought to the Service’s attention that ranks acted in an unprofessional manner during a major firefighting operation at Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice on Monday.
“An investigation into the matter has been launched, and once completed, defaulters will be sanctioned accordingly”.
He added: “The Guyana Fire Service is committed to protecting property and lives from fire and offering a service with confidence to all who require it. We will continue to ensure our ranks reflect this commitment and uphold the highest standards of professionalism”.
One person died in the fire and two buildings were completely destroyed.