CAFC - Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs

30/07/2026

Our next conference location is confirmed 🇬🇾 2027

26/07/2026

🚨 CORITO LANDFILL FIRE UPDATE🚨

25 July 2026 | 10:30 PM

Fire suppression operations remain ongoing at the Corito Landfill Site. Due to the nature of the fire, firefighting efforts are expected to continue for several days. No major incident has been declared.

✅Fire Officers and emergency responders will continue operations throughout the night.
✅Significant resources remain on site, including:
- Water trucks
- Excavators
- Bulldozers
- Airport Fire and Rescue appliances
- Contractor support crew
✅ The drone team has been deployed, providing aerial imagery, video footage, and operational assessments to support response efforts.
✅ DDM continues to support the welfare and logistical needs of responders.
✅ There is no threat to critical infrastructure or nearby facilities. Infrastructure in the area has been secured and protected as a precaution.
Emergency responders will continue to monitor conditions closely, contain hotspots, and work to reduce smoke and fire spread.

⚠️ The public is asked to avoid the operational area and follow instructions from emergency authorities.
Further updates will be provided as necessary. ⚠️

18/07/2026

Congratulations Thammy Albertsz!

First woman to head the fire brigade in Caribbean Netherlands

https://www.bes-reporter.com/news/work/92604/first-woman-to-head-the-fire-brigade-in-caribbean-netherlands?pubble_source=fb

17/07/2026

28/06/2026

A search and rescue team of seven officers from the Barbados Fire Service, along with several officers from the Barbados Defence Force, should be landing in earthquake-stricken Venezuela at any minute to assist with humanitarian efforts. https://www.cbc.bb/main-stories/barbadian-search-and-rescue-teams-deployed-to-earthquake-stricken-venezuela/

22/06/2026