Mr. Dennom Bodden retires from the Cayman Islands Fire Service

The Ministry of Tourism & Development is saying farewell to Mr. Dennom Bodden after 40 plus years of dedicated service.

Mr. Bodden moved up through the ranks and was promoted to Chief Fire Officer in January 2008.

During his tenure, which ended in late April 2013, he prompted his staff to engage in professional development and growth. This led to the Fire Service becoming the first uniformed services department to encourage learning through the Civil Service College.

Seven Fire Officers have already received a diploma in introduction to leadership as a result of this initiative. Meanwhile a further 10 are actively pursuing associates degrees.

Mr. Bodden states, “I’ve enjoyed my time as a Civil Servant and my years of commitment to the Cayman Islands Fire Service, but now the time has come to move on. I am pleased to leave in the capacity of Acting Chief Fire Officer, Mr. Rosworth McLaughlin. Mr McLaughlin is a career Fire Officer, whom I have mentored over the past five years that he has served in the position of Deputy Chief Fire Officer.”

I would also like to note that, after 34 plus years of service, Mr. Craig McCoy, has been promoted to Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Aerodrome”, Mr Bodden added.

Paying tribute to the former fire chief’s hard work and dedication, Chief Officer in the Ministry of Tourism & Development, Mr. Stran Bodden says: “He leaves behind him many distinguished years of service that can be emulated by officers throughout the ranks of the Fire Service.  The Ministry has confidence in the Fire Service, and will continue to provide support to its senior team especially during this transition period”

“The Cayman Islands Fire Service is an essential agency for our country. It is charged with fire prevention, as well as domestic and aerodrome rescue and firefighting. Its objective is to ensure the safety of all residents and visitors to our shores.  I would like to personally thank all Fire Service personnel for their hard work and sacrifices over the years” Mr. Bodden adds.