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13 recruits now certified Fire Officers in aviation safety

- Following completion of Basic Aircraft Rescue Fire Suppression (ARFF) training in Dallas Texas
June 24th, 2026 | Tags: Recuits BVIAA aviation safety training US
Seven Successfully completed Basic Aircraft Rescue Fire Suppression (ARFF) training in Dallas Texas. Photo: Facebook
The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) has strengthened its human resources to meet critical aviation safety requirements through the successful completion of initial firefighter training for thirteen recruits in the Rescue and Firefighting Service. Photo: Facebook
The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) has strengthened its human resources to meet critical aviation safety requirements through the successful completion of initial firefighter training for thirteen recruits in the Rescue and Firefighting Service. Photo: Facebook
DALLAS, Texas, USA– The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) has strengthened its human resources to meet critical aviation safety requirements through the successful completion of initial firefighter training for thirteen recruits in the Rescue and Firefighting Service.

After completing the course, all thirteen recruits have achieved certification as Fire Officers.

According to JTV Channel 55, this initiative is part of BVIAA’s ongoing commitment to regulatory compliance and the development of a highly skilled and capable emergency response workforce. 

2 cohorts participated

The training was conducted at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Fire Training Research Centre, providing recruits with intensive instruction designed to meet mandatory certification standards. This ensures that all newly certified fire officers achieve the required competency levels within their first year of employment, in line with BVIAA's regulatory obligations and its internal RFFS Manual. 

Two cohorts from the Virgin Islands completed the programme, with the first group receiving training from February 21–28 and the second cohort training from June 13–20, 2026.

This advancement reflects BVIAA’s continuous effort to maintain a fully certified and operationally ready fire and rescue service.

BVIAA stated that this training is critical for ensuring minimum staffing requirements and maintaining high standards of emergency response capability across its airport operations.

10 Responses to “13 recruits now certified Fire Officers in aviation safety ”

  • Anonymous (24/06/2026, 13:44) Like (1) Dislike (6) Reply
    Hope they born here
  • Real Simple (24/06/2026, 13:54) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations!
  • Marty Probasco (24/06/2026, 14:11) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    So who are these persons?
  • Moving on up (24/06/2026, 17:16) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    @ anonymous the born here don't want no job
    • El Demonio Negro (25/06/2026, 14:17) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      Born here lazy scooter riding trying make a million of selling dime bag of bush not even top flower.
  • Baso (24/06/2026, 20:14) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Kudos to them I know that certification came with a lot many can't even imagine. Big Ups you gotta be tough????
  • tola (24/06/2026, 22:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    At moving on up ayo always with that rubbish cause of one bad egg smh
  • Optimist (26/06/2026, 11:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Awesome! I'm so proud of all the participants , hope we will more young people ready to join and train in this department.
  • GodSaveTheKing (26/06/2026, 14:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Chica? I guess i'd give her a try, but I don't know if females built for said job.
    I spot at least 2 weed heads that i know personally. Who really doing the background checks??
    Out of all the fellas only 2 in shape, or close to it. are these office workers? or really firemen?


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