Six firefighters attached to the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) are certified to operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, after completing a specialised Drone Operations Training Programme. The certification is awarded during a closing ceremony at GFS Headquarters.
The Guyana Chronicle and INews Guyana report that the certificates are presented on Friday, September 18, 2026, with six firefighters receiving certification. Both outlets describe the move as part of the GFS effort to incorporate advanced technology into firefighting and emergency-response operations. While the reporting is brief and focuses on the training completion and certificate presentation, neither outlet provides detailed information on how the drones will be deployed operationally, nor on the specific equipment or certification standards used beyond completion of the programme.
