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Jamaica Fire Brigade Commissioner defends firefighters amid criticisms over major Kingston blaze
Apr 30th, 2025 | Category: Special Reports | 10:27#JamaicaGleaner Poor access to fire hydrants, prank calls, and persons unfamiliar with emergency numbers stymied a more efficient effort from the Jamaica Fire Brigade to Monday’s (April 28) major fire along Charles Street and Luke Lane in downtown Kingston, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, said Tuesday. Responding to criticisms levelled by members of the public regarding an alleged slow response to the fire, Beckford defended his officers and their actions.
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