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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

Photos & Video: Fire Service Visits City Hall

Photos & Video: Fire Service Visits City Hall

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service continued their Fire Safety Awareness Week activities yesterday [Nov 21], taking a truck to City Hall to assist in decorating the Christmas tree. Acting Deputy Chief Fire Officer Dana Lovell said, “Today, we’re just partnering with the Corporation of Hamilton and helping them to decorate the annual Christmas... Read more of this article

Photos: Fire Safety Awareness Week Launched

Photos: Fire Safety Awareness Week Launched

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service kicked off Fire Safety Awareness Week this morning [Nov 17], with the aim of increasing public awareness about the importance of fire safety and prevention. Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley participated in the launch, reading a Proclamation commemorating this week and taking part in a fire... Read more of this article

Photos: Sparky & BFRS On East Broadway

Photos: Sparky & BFRS On East Broadway

“Sparky” and the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service’s ladder truck could be seen along East Broadway this morning [Nov 14] to heighten awareness for the upcoming Fire Safety Awareness Week, which begins on Monday, 17th November. You can view our past coverage of Fire Safety Awareness Week here. Related Stories Photos: Fire... Read more of this article

Events Postponed Due To Firefighters Death

Events Postponed Due To Firefighters Death

Bermuda Fire and Rescue Services, Chief Fire Officer, R. Lloyd Burchall confirmed that Fire Safety Awareness Week, which was due to commence next week, will be postponed due to the unexpected passing of firefighter Alvin Baker. Chief Burchall said, “We have made the decision to postpone the Fire Safety Week as we are experiencing the unexpected passing... Read more of this article

BFRS Set To Recognize Fire Safety Week

BFRS Set To Recognize Fire Safety Week

On November 3, 2014, beginning at 10.00am, Fire Safety Awareness Week 2014 will begin with an opening ceremony in the Hamilton Fire Station Recreation Hall. Proceedings that day will include an introduction by Deputy Chief Fire Officer Dana Lovell and a welcoming speech by Chief Fire Officer Lloyd Burchall. A spokesperson said, “CFO is inviting... Read more of this article

2013 Fire Safety Awareness Week Starts Nov. 4

2013 Fire Safety Awareness Week Starts Nov. 4

The Ministry of Public Safety advised today [Oct 31] that the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s [BFRS] annual Fire Safety Awareness Week will be held from November 4 – 8, 2013. This year’s theme is “Prevent Kitchen Fires”, and the BFRS is hosting events all next week aimed at raising awareness about fire safety in the kitchen. Bermuda Fire... Read more of this article

November Brings Fire Safety Awareness Week

November Brings Fire Safety Awareness Week

Aimed at educating children and adults alike on the extreme importance of fire safety on the island and around the world, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service is promoting Fire Safety Awareness Week, which will take place from Monday, November 4 through Friday, November 8. During last year’s Fire Safety Awareness Week, the public was given the... Read more of this article