The Guyana Fire Service on Wednesday issued a strong warning to the public to refrain from making prank calls to the emergency number 912. Wednesday morning, several false reports were received, claiming that schools and public offices were on fire. However, upon investigation, no fires were found at the reported locations.
Earlier in the day, the Fire Service confirmed that it had received a report of a fire at the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) building on Camp Road, Georgetown. Fire trucks and personnel responded promptly, only to find no evidence of a fire upon arrival.
The Fire Service emphasised the serious risks associated with prank calls, explaining that they waste valuable resources and time. These false reports divert firefighters from attending to real emergencies, potentially endangering lives and property.
The Fire Service urges the public to take this warning seriously and avoid engaging in this harmful and reckless behaviour.