Alvin Jarvis of Bense has been named Fire Officer of the Year 2016.
He was awarded at a ceremony held at the Fire Brigade Headquarters in Roseau on Wednesday.
Jarvis told the media that he was surprised at earning the award.
“I was surprised, elated, a bit nervous and I didn’t expect it,” he said.
Jarvis, who has been a Fire Officer for the past 10 years and presently serves at the Headquarters in Roseau, said he believe that his work output and discipline brought him thus far.
He then explained the passion he has for his job.
“This is something I cannot leave or I feel I should not leave. Whether it is fire fighting or the mechanic part of it, I just love it,” he stated.
Jarvis stated further that he is always willing to assist others, “both on and off duty.”
“If I am at home and hear the siren I would call or respond with my private vehicle,” he said.
Furthermore, he revealed that Fire Chief Josiah Dupuis motivated him in becoming a fire officer.
“We are from the same place and his success, his discipline, his mannerism really motivated me to pursue it,” Jarvis noted. “I didn’t believe I would be here today…”
Jarvis said he intends to continue working hard.
“Press forward and do what you have to do, save lives,” he said.
Dupuis describes Jarvis as a Fire Officer who has a remarkable display of management skills which is beyond his actual rank.
“He has great advice, suggestions to give to his supervisors, to give to other supervisors and officers who work here at Headquarters, or at other stations,” he noted. “The officer is not one that is known to be a complainer, but rather he is one who always seem to bring a solution to the table…He attends virtually every fire call when he is on duty…”
Dupuis further added that, “By my count he probably responds to about 95 percent of all emergencies when he is off duty, particularly to those that are around Roseau.”
Jarvis was also described as someone who shows a sense of cleanliness, order, organization, to name a few.
Meantime; Fire Officer Terry Auguiste who works at the Roseau Fire Station, was awarded for displaying a high level of discipline.
Other officers received award from their individual stations.
Fire Officer, Thora Robinson who has been serving for 16 years, received the Fire Officer of the Year Award at the Melville Hall Fire Station. Fire Officer, Ken Bully received the Officer of the Year Award at the St Joseph Station and Fire Officer Vernon Joseph who has been serving for the past 6 years received the Officer of the Year Award at the Portsmouth Station.
The Fire Officers were thankful for the awards received.
Very nice that we take the time to recognize these brave men.
Congratulations to each and everyone of you..
Congratulations to all and thanks for your service, all the right things was said, and the Furture looks great, cause we have furture Leaders amongst us. it`s my hope members of the Comm of Dominica Police
service will be honoured, and awarded with some public display of their own, there`s no telling how much such public Display of appriciation,and recognition can boost moral amongst the Rank and file in the Police Force. What is due the goose is due the Gander, its only fair, The little things in life goes a long way, and cost nothing to Express thanks, give them their Flowers while they are alive. In my opinion we should have a Police officer of the Month, from the Rank and File of the Entire police Service, no strings attached, but on merrit, lets take our Country to the next Level, by taking all with us, for a better Dominica.
congratulations to all the awardees especially Alvin. Keep up the good work and continue to work hard at what you do and continue loving what you do. Once again congrats!!!
There was a police officer from Massacre who served for thirty plus years; He never moved up from “private officer.” Never had any V or W on his shoulder. My guess is that, he wasn’t involved in politics.
As far as I can tell (and many others too) all I’ve seen in recent times relating to fire; the structures were entirely consumed. So I don’t know if this is just for showing up for work or not. I do that every day! so maybe I should be hopeful.
With a house fully engulfed in flames of course it will burn fully. Obviously u don’t hear about those they do save. Typical Dominicans only spread bad and no good. The brigade has been doing a great job.
Congratulations to all the award winners, and thanks to all the firemen as well as other emergency and first responders, for their dedicated service to the public.
Congrats all!
In my opinion Farley Riviere should have been the fire man of the year especially when one thinks of his professionalism, during the boxing day fly city fire.I mean the man was so good that he was able to investigate and give cause of such a huge fire in less than 4hrs! I congratulate the young man from Bense but Mr. Riviere exceeds them all and showed the younger ones how to do their job. I even think he should replace Justina Charles as minister for youth
CONGRATS to all the recipients of awards. Keep up the good works. Chief Carbon must take a cue from you guys and recognized our hard working police officers. Just saying
thats nice congrats to the awardees