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Man reportedly passed out from smoke inhalation @ NHI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man who visited the National Health Insurance (NHI) at Joshua J. Smith Building today, February 26, 2024, had to be taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital after he passed out from allegedly inhaling smoke.
Elderly woman perishes in fire @ Kingston
KINGSTON, Tortola, VI- Our newsroom can now confirm that an elderly woman perished in a fire that engulfed a home in Kingston, Tortola last evening, January 1, 2024.
VI motors gifts VI Fire & Rescue 3 Honda generators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services has been gifted three new generators and it’s not from Santa Claus!
SUV burns on Windy Hill
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The season has turned out to be not so merry for the owner of an SUV that caught afire on Windy Hill, Tortola, on Thursday, Morning, December 15, 2022.
Many fires caused when stoves & ovens not monitored- Zebalon A. McLean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Fire Officer Zebalon A. Mclean is cautioning residents to let fire safety remain a priority in their homes, schools and at work, as the Territory observes Fire Safety Week from October 2 to 8, 2022.
Fire fighters contain house blaze @ Greenland
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Quick response by officers of the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services prevented an entire home at Greenland from possibly going up in flames yesterday afternoon, August 16, 2022.
Public urged to be 'vigilant' as VI observed World Drowning Prevention Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands observed World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, 2022, when the public was encouraged to remain vigilant in activities on, in and around the Territory's waters.
VI Fire Officers commended for selfless sacrifice
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has commended Fire Officers throughout the Virgin Islands for their unwavering dedication to the protection of life and property.
Since 1986 VIF&RS requested turntable ladder to access tall buildings– CFO McLean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Mr Zebalon A. McLean told the recent Standing Finance Committee (SFC) that the Fire and Rescue Services Department has been lobbying the Government for a ladder to access taller buildings without success since 1986.
Public-Private response to VG’s Copper Mine fire commended – Hon Rymer
COPPER MINE, Virgin Gorda, VI- Minister for Transportation Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), has commended the emergency responders and residents of Princess Quarters along Copper Mine Road, Virgin Gorda, for their timely response to a house fire that happened earlier this week on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.