Virgin Islands Fire And Rescue Service Receives New Generators

Monday, 18 December 2023 - 4:00pm

Chief Fire Officer Mr. Zebalon McLean and Owner of V.I Motors Mr. Allan Parker are captured with Parts Manager Allan Abel and Station Officers Tyrone Caddle, Melvin Jeffers and Eugene Freeman as three Honda EG2800i Generators were gifted to the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service from V.I Motors.

Statement By Honourable Kye Rymer On The Anegada Airport Reopening

Tuesday, 5 December 2023 - 5:14pm

As Minister for Communications and Works with the responsibility for airports and fire and rescue services, I take this opportunity to announce that the stationed fire truck has been returned to Anegada, which has resulted in the reopening of the Auguste George Airport. Your safety and well-being have been our top priorities throughout this process.

Waste Management Officials Meet With Virgin Gorda Residents

Wednesday, 2 August 2023 - 11:59am

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent Wheatley and Director of the Department of Waste Management Marcus Solomon met with Virgin Gorda residents to give an update on the landfill fire that occurred over the weekend.

Quick Action Resolved Fire Situation At Virgin Gorda Landfill

Sunday, 30 July 2023 - 4:57pm

New protocols implemented by the Department of Waste Management have led to early notification and action to address smoke and fire at the Virgin Gorda Landfill.

Learn From The Past…Be Fire Safe - 2022

Saturday, 1 October 2022 - 3:13pm

Chief Fire Officer Zebalon 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.

Virgin Islands Fire Officers Commended For Selfless Sacrifice

Thursday, 5 May 2022 - 12:45pm

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer has commended Fire Officers throughout the Virgin Islands for their unwavering dedication to the protection of life and property.

Fire And Rescue Service Receive 16 Heart Defibrillators

Wednesday, 23 March 2022 - 5:04pm

The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service is the recipient of 16 much needed lifesaving defibrillators.

Public-Private Response To Virgin Gorda Fire Commended

Friday, 21 January 2022 - 5:07pm

Minister for Transportation Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer, is commending 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.

Remarks by Honourable Kye Rymer at the Handover of The Fire and Rescue Headquarters Ground Floor

Friday, 15 October 2021 - 4:14pm

Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Resiliency these have been theme words of this Government of the Virgin Islands. Today is no exception as you are witnesses to yet another example of your Government working for you.

Handover Of Ground Floor Of Fire And Rescue Headquarters

Friday, 15 October 2021 - 3:40pm

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer and Permanent Secretary Mr. Ronald Smith-Berkeley have received the keys for the completed ground floor of the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters in Road Town. 

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