Saint Lucia Fire Service Legislation Under Review

The Department of Home  Affair  on Wednesday, March 7, 2024 convened a critical    review  exercise with the Management Team of the Saint Lucia Fire Service. This exercise was geared towards ensuring that the Management Team had a comprehensive understanding of the various pieces of legislation guiding the provision of service to the public, identify gaps and where applicable to develop policies for the enhancement of service delivery. The review process which was facilitated by  the legal consultant within the Department of Home Affairs Ms. Tessa Charlotte Mangal, scrutinized the legislative authorities which govern the Saint Lucia Fire Service. The in-depth engagement   was deemed to be a successful but long awaited undertaking. Chief Fire Officer Mr. Ditney Downes expressed his optimism that   the review exercise will lead to the strengthening and updating of the Fire Service Act, the Industrial and Commercial Buildings (Fire Safety) Act and enhancing collaboration with the Department of Labour in the area of Occupational Safety and Health. He explained that the 50-year-old institution will be   able to more efficiently provide service to the public while fire fighters could discharge their duties more effectively if it is underpinned by a legislative foundation that is more relevant to the...