The Barbados Fire Service's Library and Information Resource Centre provides free access to its resource material for the general development and informational needs of its clients. The clients include Fire Service personnel, several Government departments, schools, students and members of the public. The library has the responsibility of selecting materials which reflect a wide variety of information relative to the profession of fire fighting and the Fire Service.

See: [ Collection Development Policy ] [ Rules & Regulations ]

Resource Material

The Library and Information Resource Centre (LIRC) currently provides resource material in the following formats: books, periodicals, newsletters, journals, newspapers, technical reports, audio cassettes, video cassettes, photographs and compact discs. The subject areas covered include: fire science and engineering, fire service administration, disaster mitigation, emergency care, occupational health and safety, hazardous materials management, fire service codes and standards of compliance, local laws and other information.

Opening Hours

Visitors are welcome, but an appointment must be made before visiting the library. Telephone (246) 426-3504 or 3509 ext 244. Opening Hours are:

Monday --- --- Friday
08:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
01:00 p.m. - 04:30 p.m.

For assistance contact the Library Officer: [ Contact Us ]