Rio Claro fire cover moves to Mayaro as station is vacated

2 November 2026 · Public safety

Rio Claro emergency calls are being covered from Mayaro after firefighters vacated their station over safety concerns.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Lalchan Arjoon says a tender and officers are on standby in Mayaro, acknowledging that responses may take longer. A possible temporary building in Rio Claro has been identified, but approval and modifications remain necessary.

The Fire Services Association says the existing station needs rebuilding.

Source: Trinidad Guardian, published 1 November, in the 2 November edition. Checked 2 November 2026. Original synthesis of attributed reporting; WACK did not conduct the interviews.

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