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Boat destroyed by fire @ Major Bay
MAJOR BAY, Tortola, VI- A small vessel powered by two outboard engines was destroyed by fire at Major Bay, on the eastern end of Tortola, early this morning, May 9, 2019.
Firefighters rewarded for saving private school
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Firefighters from the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service were last evening, April 27, 2019, treated to a special dinner as part of a grand gesture of appreciation from the Owners, Principal and Teachers of the Century House Montessori School in Diamond Estate, Tortola.
Firefighters battle brush blaze late into night @ Mayaba
MAYABA, Tortola, VI- Firefighters of the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services were late into the night and early this morning, April 19, 2019 battling a brush fire that threatened to encroach on nearby homes at Mayaba, on the main island of Tortola.
No working fire truck on Virgin Gorda; Fire Chief concerned
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Since last month, the loan fire tender on Virgin Gorda, a place that accounts for half of the tourist dollars in the Virgin Islands (VI)—along with having wealthy residents with high-end homes, boats and cars—does not have a working fire truck.
New equipment for Fire Service amidst challenges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), has signed a purchase agreement for five Rapid Response appliances to be used by the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services (VIFRS).
Fire destroys apartment in East End
EAST END, Tortola, VI- A fire on Thursday night, March 29, 2018 gutted an apartment in East End, on the main island of Tortola.
'Properties valuable, people invaluable, protect both' - Fire Chief
ROAD TOWN Tortola VI - After a long stretch of period of having to work with makeshift equipment to perform fire and rescue services on the island of Anegada, firefighters are in a much more comfortable situation with the acquisition of a new fire truck.
Fire breaks out @ Diamond Estate home; Woman trapped
DIAMOND ESTATE, Tortola, VI- A fire broke out at a home in Diamond Estate, on the main island of Tortola, yesterday December 10, 2017.
Fire & Rescue officers applaud post-Irma support session
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue officers are recommending the Project Uplifting group support sessions offered specifically for public officers.
Dangerous garbage fire breaks out in Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - A fire broke out at a garbage dump site at Paraquita Bay, Tortola today, October 26, 2017 and threatened to rage out of control.