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Fire Service recruits to undergo ‘tough’ training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Within the next couple of months, six key positions within the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services (VIF&RS) could be filled.
Policy to address indiscriminate burning practices coming -CFO McLean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- By mid- 2017 the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services could have the full backing of the law behind them when persons indiscriminately affect others with their back yard fires and other burning practices.
Shameful that fire stations in EE & Capoons Bay remain closed- Chief Fire Officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Zebalon A. McClean has called on the territory’s leaders to pay special attention to the police, health and the fire services this year, 2017.
Chief Fire Officer ‘mum’ on investigative report of shoe store fire
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Close to two months ago, a major fire in the center of Road Town, Tortola that destroyed Hazem’s Shoe Store and parts of Bolo’s Printery was the hottest topic on the streets, with many speculations as to the cause of the fire.
Fire Safety Week seeks to foster closer ties with public- Fire Chief
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services (VIFRS) is observing the 20th year of Fire and Safety Awareness Week, which started on Sunday October 2, 2016 with an opening ceremony and church service at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church.
Fire destroys living room of Harrigan Estate's apartment
HARRIGAN'S ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Less than a week after a fire destroyed a popular shoe store on Waterfront Drive in Road Town, information reaching our newsroom is that fire destroyed a living room of an apartment in Harrigan's Estate on Sunday September 11, 2016.
Investigative report on Hazem's fire not yet ready
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The possible cause of the fire that destroyed Hazem's Shoe Store on Waterfront Drive, Road Town in the early morning hours of September 6, 2016 is still not known and the investigative report is still not ready.
'Shoe store fire started long before explosions heard' – Zebalon A. McLean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Initial investigations suggest the fire that gutted Hazem’s Shoe Store in the wee hours of this morning September 6, 2016 started long before the explosions were heard by several persons, including the caller that alerted the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services.
Vehicle overturns on Fort Hill
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- Persons were lucky to escape serious injuries when a vehicle overturned on Fort Hill last night, July 8, 2016.
'Minor' injuries as Safari & bus collide @ CGB
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Several tourists reportedly received 'minor' injuries when a Safari vehicle and a bus collided near the bottom of Cane Garden Bay Hill around noon, today July 6, 2016.
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