Firefighters in Placencia and San Pedro just got a major boost to their emergency response game. The Ministry of the Public Service, Governance, and Disaster Risk Management has handed over two brand-new Honda UTVs to the National Fire Service, and they’re already making a difference. These rugged four-by-four utility vehicles are designed to go where traditional fire trucks can’t, especially in beachside communities like Placencia and San Pedro. They’ll help firefighters quickly transport portable pumps to water sources and get water flowing to the scene faster than ever before, potentially saving homes, businesses, and lives. The official handover took place in Placencia, where Minister Henry Charles Usher presented one of the UTVs to the local fire station. The second was sent to San Pedro. Community leaders and fire officials say this is a game-changer for fire response in hard-to-reach areas. And in a touching moment, local volunteers and government officials were recognized for their ongoing support in keeping these communities safe.
