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Photos & Videos: Fire Safety Awareness Week

Photos & Videos: Fire Safety Awareness Week

The Minister of National Security Michael Weeks delivered remarks at the Hamilton Fire Station to officially open Fire Safety Awareness Week 2025. The annual observance, led by the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, aims to raise public awareness about fire prevention and safety practices across the island. Minister of National Security Michael Weeks... Read more of this article

Video: Fire Safety Awareness Week

Video: Fire Safety Awareness Week

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] will observe Fire Safety Awareness Week from October 6-11th, highlighting the growing risks of lithium-ion battery fires and providing the community with practical fire prevention advice. Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said: “Fire prevention starts at home. “Every household... Read more of this article

Minister Launches Fire Safety Awareness Week

Minister Launches Fire Safety Awareness Week

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks officially launches Fire Safety Awareness Week at City Hall this morning [Oct 7]. A Government spokesperson said, “This morning at City Hall in Hamilton, the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, officially proclaimed this week as Fire Safety Awareness Week. “Joined by the Bermuda Fire... Read more of this article

Video: Launch Of Fire Safety Awareness Week

Video: Launch Of Fire Safety Awareness Week

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] officially launched Fire Safety Awareness Week today [Oct 7] with a theme this year of “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”. The Government said, “Fire Safety Awareness week kicked off today. This year’s theme is ‘Not Every Hero Wears A Cape, Plan And Practice... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Sparky Greets Commuters

Photos & Video: Sparky Greets Commuters

“Sparky” and the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service’s ladder truck could be seen this week along East Broadway and Flatts in an effort to heighten awareness for the upcoming Fire Safety Awareness Week, which begins on Monday October 7th. In the lead-up to next week’s activities, the BFRS held a launch for the second volume of their Fire... Read more of this article

Photos: Fire Safety & Awareness Week Awards

Photos: Fire Safety & Awareness Week Awards

The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BF&RS] annual Fire Safety Awareness Week Awards Ceremony — which marks the end of the week-long event — was held on Friday 12 October. The Minister of National Security Wayne Caines participated in the ceremony and had this to say, “The men and women of the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service are... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Fire Safety Awareness Week

Photos & Video: Fire Safety Awareness Week

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] is launching their Fire Safety Awareness Week today [Oct 8]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 43-minute replay is below. Groups of children were arriving throughout the day to interact... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Three Fire Officers Promoted

Photos & Video: Three Fire Officers Promoted

Earlier today [Oct 11], the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines, joined members of the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] to recognize the promotion of three fire officers. Minister Caines, who addressed officers, family and friends on the occasion of the promotion to Divisional Officer of Lieutenants Aaron Denkins, Troy Furbert and Mark... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Fire Safety Awareness Week

Photos & Video: Fire Safety Awareness Week

The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] annual Fire Safety Awareness Week kicked off earlier today [Oct 9], with this year’s activities focusing on the theme of “Every Second Counts, Plan Two Ways Out”. The Minister of National Security Wayne Caines supported the BF&RS’s awareness efforts today by participating in a fire safety demonstration,... Read more of this article

Video: Fire Safety Awareness Week To Be Held

Video: Fire Safety Awareness Week To Be Held

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] is promoting Fire Safety Awareness Week, which will take place from Monday, October 9 through Friday, October 13. This year’s theme is “Every Second Counts: Plan Two Ways Out”, and the BFRS is hosting events all next week aimed at raising awareness about fire safety The BFRS will be hosting a number... Read more of this article

Fire Safety Awareness Week Starts November 7

Fire Safety Awareness Week Starts November 7

The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BF&RS] will observe Fire Safety Awareness Week from 7 – 11, November, with this year’s theme to be “Don’t Wait Check the Date: Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.” “While the BF&RS will be promoting this year’s fire safety message throughout the community next week, the BF&RS... Read more of this article

Photos & Videos: Fire Safety Awareness Week

Photos & Videos: Fire Safety Awareness Week

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] launched their Fire Safety Awareness Week today [Nov 2], with this year’s theme “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep!” For today’s occasion, the Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley read a Proclamation commemorating this week and spoke to school children who attended today’s... Read more of this article