Fire officers who are awaiting promotions have been told to hold tight, they are on their way.Minister of Home Affairs and Information Wilfred Abrahams today assured members of the Barbados Fire Service (BFS) that the Government was working toward ensuring that the long-awaited promotions are addressed in a transparent manner and in the shortest timeframe. He thanked them for their patience and understanding in this regard.“You have produced and performed at the highest level with limited resources. The service will be provided with additional support as you currently have 20 officers in training and another 24 should be joining them in another month or so. We as a government are working on ensuring that you have enough personnel to continue to effectively service the public of Barbados,” Abrahams said as he delivered remarks during the Barbados Fire Service’s medal ceremony at the Arch Hall Fire Station, Arch Hall, St Thomas on Friday.The minister said he was also pleased that the BFS had embraced technology, moving from a paper-based operation to a technology-driven and virtually paperless work environment. He also highlighted that the fire service had also adopted technical and rope rescue procedures, which can greatly assist when officers respond to calls for assistance.