The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service continues to carry out its mandate of protecting life, property and the environment, through a proactive approach to continuously enhance the quality of service provided. For more information, telephone the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service at 468-4268 or 468-4182.

The BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) successfully completed a comprehensive simulation exercise at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on October 10.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.