During a discussion by representatives of the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services (SKNFRS), the topic of Hindrances caused by the public was discussed.
According to the representatives, the optimal response of the Rescue Services is cut short by a number of both deliberate and unintentional practices done by the public.
One such practice is the negligence of drivers not pulling over and making way for the department’s vehicles signaled by a siren. Elaborating on this matter was FSSO at the SKNFRS, Mr. Timothy Martin:
Another issue discussed was persons parking over or too close to fire hydrants which hampers availability to the water resources needed by the fire truck:
