KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Two fire boats will soon be added to the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) fleet, as Government says it is moving to boost the agency’s services.

Cabinet has approved a US$1.3 million contract to Brunswick Commercial and Government Products Inc. for the procurement of the boats.

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator Ruel Reid, made the announcement at the recent post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House.

The role of the Jamaica Fire Brigade is to protect life and property from fire or other disasters within the island and its territorial seas. 

This role translates into the specific duties of: extinguishing fires, protecting life and property endangered by fire or other disasters, obtaining information with regard to potential risks from fire or other disasters, inspecting buildings to ensure that reasonable steps are taken for the prevention of fire and for protection against the dangers of fire or other disasters.