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Barbados is divided into three strategic Divisional Commands. The Northern, Central and the Southern Divisions. The Divisional Commanders have responsibility for the administration, pre-fire planning and all emergency, rescue or firefighting operations in their respective divisions.

The Northern Division

The Northern Division has three Stations: Arch Hall Fire Station, St. James Fire Station and St. John Fire Station. Arch Hall Fire Station is situated at Arch Hall, St. Thomas, and it is 10 kms from Headquarters Fire Station. St. James Fire Station is located at Reeves Bay, Weston, St. James, and 16.8 kms from Headquarters Station, while St. John Fire Station is at Four Roads, St. John, 16 kms from Headquarters Station. The Division is managed by a Divisional Officer located at the Arch Hall Fire Station and is assisted by three Station Officers, one based at each station.

The Central Division

The Central Division has two Stations: Headquarters and Worthing. Headquarters Fire Station is situated at Probyn Street, in the City of Bridgetown, Worthing Fire Station is situated at Worthing, Christ Church, which is 6.4 kms from Headquarters Station. The Division is administered by a Divisional Officer located at Headquarters and assisted by two Station Officers, one at each station.

The Southern Division

The Southern Division has one Station: The Airport Fire Station - which is situated at the Grantley Adams International Airport, Seawell, Christ Church, and 17.6 kms from Headquarters Station. The Division is supervised by a Divisional Officer located at the Airport Fire Station and assisted by a Station Officer.

 



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