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Minister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore handing over of new fire trucks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Minister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore announced a $500 cash incentive for fire officers who braved a\u00a0major fire\u00a0that\u00a0broke out in the early hours of Monday morning on King George IV Street in Roseau.<\/p>\n

Blackmoore made the announcement during this week’s handover ceremony of two trucks to the fire department.<\/p>\n

The fire damaged several businesses and forced the closure of one of the country\u2019s leading pharmacies.<\/p>\n

\u201cI salute the fire officers I saw, three women equally active and equally efficient and competent as the men, and for that I am endlessly pleased,\u201d he said. \u201cThe men and women had to brave the element; they were professional, they were quick on their feet, and what I saw gives me greater appreciation and admiration for their service to country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Blackmoore continued, \u201cIn that regard, although I am aware that you took the decision on your own without inducement and force to declare that you are committed to serving the Government of this country and the people of this country by way of being a fire officer, but I believe when people have demonstrated that level of bravery and commitment to the people of this country we have to give them some incentive beyond the salary they are getting.\u201d<\/p>\n

And to the other fire officers who were present and involved in curtailing, managing, and extinguishing this fire, Blackmoore emphasized, \u201cEvery one of you will be getting a cash incentive, and it will not be less than $500.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to him, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has given his approval, because the Government of Dominica is committed to recognizing people for their hard work and commitment to country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Minister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore announced a $500 cash incentive for fire officers who braved a\u00a0major fire\u00a0that\u00a0broke out in the early hours of Monday morning on King George IV Street in Roseau. 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