Comments on: Firefighters Undertaking Overseas Recertification https://bernews.com/2024/06/bfrs-firefighters-pursue-overseas-recertification/ Bermuda's #1 source for 24/7 breaking news, photos & videos Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:24:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.5 By: Joe Bloggs https://bernews.com/2024/06/bfrs-firefighters-pursue-overseas-recertification/#comment-5947527 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:10:10 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1405336#comment-5947527 Where will we get the aircraft fuselages for the firefighters to train in?

And does Bermuda have enough specialised equipment necessary for the firefighters to train on whilst the trainers have spares in case of emergency?

]]> By: comfortably numb https://bernews.com/2024/06/bfrs-firefighters-pursue-overseas-recertification/#comment-5947526 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:39:12 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1405336#comment-5947526 Instead of 48 air fares, 48 hotel rooms and the 48 X $100 per diem for food wouldn’t it make financial sense to fly in a trainer or two to provide the necessary education? Or does that make too much sense?

]]> By: Joe Bloggs https://bernews.com/2024/06/bfrs-firefighters-pursue-overseas-recertification/#comment-5947500 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:20:40 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1405336#comment-5947500 Yea, eh?

]]> By: LOL - the real one https://bernews.com/2024/06/bfrs-firefighters-pursue-overseas-recertification/#comment-5947498 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:45:32 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1405336#comment-5947498 We certainly use Canada for many tings….yet, we hate them so much and disparage them every chance we get.

]]> By: Truth https://bernews.com/2024/06/bfrs-firefighters-pursue-overseas-recertification/#comment-5947497 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:43:58 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1405336#comment-5947497 Why couldn’t they borrow a lamp from one of the schools, or theatres, that have them in their inventory.

]]> By: Hilarious! https://bernews.com/2024/06/bfrs-firefighters-pursue-overseas-recertification/#comment-5947438 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:01:31 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1405336#comment-5947438 When will the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service get trained and equipped to put out EV fires?

]]> By: Joe Bloggs https://bernews.com/2024/06/bfrs-firefighters-pursue-overseas-recertification/#comment-5947398 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:08:03 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1405336#comment-5947398 Dealing with an aircraft emergency is different from any other sort of firefighter training. Most airports have dedicated firefighters that are outside the community fire brigade structure and training for that very reason.

This training was always necessary.

]]> By: Question https://bernews.com/2024/06/bfrs-firefighters-pursue-overseas-recertification/#comment-5947387 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:45:00 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1405336#comment-5947387 And on a similar point, heaven help us if there ever is an actual emergency at the airport.

]]> By: Ringmaster https://bernews.com/2024/06/bfrs-firefighters-pursue-overseas-recertification/#comment-5947117 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 20:23:25 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1405336#comment-5947117 After the disastrous response to the fire in the boatyard in St Georges, all firefighters need to be trained in how to deal with a Class B fire. The use of sea water only spreads the fire as shown by the total destruction of 47 or so boats. It seems that budget constraints severely limits the amount of foam available on the island. much like only 1 lightbulb for Gibbs Hill lighthouse. Perhaps some of the money used for “free” LED bulbs that are sitting wasting away in post offices could have been better spent on a spare lightbulb or two.

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