Stewart Beckford

Stewart Beckford

politician Jamaica

Stewart Beckford is the Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), known for his advocacy on fire safety measures. Recently, he has been in the news urging the public to adopt the practice of closing bedroom doors while sleeping to enhance safety and reduce the risk of smoke inhalation during a fire. Beckford emphasizes the importance of this practice, referencing successful campaigns such as 'Close Before You Doze' from the United States, and highlights the crucial time individuals have to escape a fire, stressing that saving lives should always come before saving possessions.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
11,193
Power
57$
Sentiment
7.40
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Jamaica 5 7.40 0.34% +10% 2,961,167 11,193 $15,000 57$
Totals 5 2,961,167 11,193 $15,000 57$
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Recent Mentions

Jamaica Jamaica: Stewart Beckford, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, is reminding event promoters and organisers to apply early for fire-safety permits. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Event promoters and organisers urged to apply early for fire-safety permits | News

Jamaica Jamaica: Stewart Beckford, the Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, reported an increase in functional fire hydrants linked to infrastructure developments. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Increase in the number of working fire hydrants | News

Jamaica Jamaica: Stewart Beckford, the JFB Commissioner, warned against charging devices overnight to prevent fire hazards. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Refrain from charging devices overnight to prevent fire hazards – JFB | News

Jamaica Jamaica: Commissioner Stewart Beckford disclosed that four of the 27 fire-related deaths in 2024 were children aged one to eight years. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Fire Brigade warns against leaving children alone at home | News

Jamaica Jamaica: Commissioner Stewart Beckford made the plea during an interview with JIS News. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: JFB warns against leaving children alone at home | News

Jamaica Jamaica: Stewart Beckford, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, highlighted the importance of this partnership, explaining that it represents a shared commitment to exploring advanced technological solutions. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Yassuh, Jamaica Fire Brigade partner to bolster emergency response | News

Jamaica Jamaica: Stewart Beckford, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, emphasized the importance of having a working fire extinguisher in vehicles to save lives during emergencies. 9

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: JFB urges motorists to get working fire extinguisher | News

Jamaica Jamaica: Stewart Beckford, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, emphasizes the importance of closing bedroom doors while sleeping to increase survival chances during a fire. 9

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: JFB urges persons to close doors while sleeping | News