The Liberian National Fire and Rescue Service, with support from the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), is set to admit more than 20 female fire fighters into its training academy, beginning Monday, November 27, 2023.
These female law enforcement officers will undergo a comprehensive three-month driving training course focused on improving their knowledge and skills in tactical driving.
The training, according to a fire service release, is aimed at increasing and strengthening gender diversity and active participation by equipping female firefighters with tactical driving skills required for them to grow and develop professionally.
The release stated that the three-month long training will be hosted at the Liberia National Fire Service Training Academy located at Starbase, Bushrod Island, Monrovia Liberia.
To strengthen the assistance and support being provided by IDLO, the Fire Service’s Director General, Alex K. Dickson, is also expected to hand over to the LNFS Training Academy, a newly acquired Toyota four-door pickup.
In addition, Dickson will further make available to the training academy, mattresses and fans, for use by the academy during the training period.
Meanwhile, under the leadership of Alex K. Dickson, the country’s Fire Service continues to witness unprecedented transformation and advancement, something which has led to the rebranding of the entity and has enhanced the overall significance of the firefighting profession, thereby creating more attractions nationwide.
