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May 23, 2025 5:03 PM ET
Over 200 Auxiliary Fire Officers to be absorbed in T&T Fire Service
Loop News May 23, 2025 5:03 PM ET 1 min read
Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander announced that Cabinet has approved a plan to absorb 280 Auxiliary Fire Officers into the T&T Fire Service.
Speaking at the Post Cabinet media briefing on Thursday, Alexander said this would be done at no cost to address understaffing concerns.
He said there is a shortage of 420 fire officers as of this month.
The T&T Fire Service is expected to have a recruitment drive to address this staff shortage.
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