Ulster Spring to get fire station

A new fire station is to be constructed at Ulster Spring, Trelawny, as part of the government's continued investment in the capacity-building of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB).

The JFB will also engage two batches of recruits for training, totalling 220 new firefighters. In addition, two ladder units will be procured to fight fires in high-rise buildings.

The disclosure was made by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen in the Throne Speech during the 2024/25 ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday.

"Improving local-level service delivery and economic development are critical to our peace, productivity and prosperity," he said.

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will continue to provide oversight of this and other critical social services.