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Police Confirm Death Of 89-Yr-Old James Brown
The police have now confirmed the death of 89-year-old James H. Brown. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 89-year-old James H. Brown and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Brown, a Devon Spring Lane resident, was seriously injured in a fire at his Devonshire home around 5:30pm... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 89-Year-Old Man
The police have confirmed the sad news that an 89-year-old man has died after a fire in Devonshire apartment building. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm that the 89-year-old man seriously injured in a fire at a Devonshire apartment building Thursday, 17th March 2022 was subsequently pronounced dead at... Read more of this article
BFRS Extinguish Fire & Rescue Man From Home
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a fire on Devon Spring Lane in Devonshire today, with firefighters removing an elderly man from the apartment, who was then transported to hospital. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday March 17th 2022 at 5:30pm, BFRS Dispatch received a report of a structural fire with one person reported trapped... Read more of this article
Firefighters Extinguish Fire In Smiths
The Bermuda and Fire Rescue Service extinguished a fire in Smiths this afternoon [March 13]. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday March 13, 2022 at 12:12pm, BFRS dispatch received a report of a vehicle fire at Tamarisk Hill, North Shore, Smiths. “One appliance from Hamilton Station responded with four firefighters. On arrival the fire crew saw... Read more of this article
Photos: Firefighters Extinguish Fire In Pembroke
Firefighters extinguished a fire in a building in Pembroke last night. A spokesperson said, “On March 12, 2022 at 9:51pm, Bermuda and Fire Rescue Service Dispatch received a report of a structural fire at Uppington Crescent, Pembroke. “Fire appliances from the Hamilton and Clearwater Stations responded with a total of eight firefighters. On... Read more of this article
New Aerial Ladder Platform Arrives In Bermuda
Firefighters are undergoing training for the new Aerial Ladder Platform which arrived on island last week, and the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service expect to ”bring the vehicle into full service in the coming weeks.” A Government spokesperson said, “On Thursday, 3 March, the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming, visited the... Read more of this article
Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Pembroke
Firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire early this morning [Feb 21] in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “At 2:18am on Monday February 21st 2022, BFRS Dispatch received a report of a vehicle on fire at The Evening Light Pentecostal Church Parking lot on Parsons Road, Pembroke. “BFRS responded with one appliance from Hamilton Station and a... Read more of this article
BFRS Extinguish Mattress Fire In Devonshire
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] extinguished a fire at a residence in Devonshire today [Feb 18], with the BFRS confirming when they arrived they “found a mattress on fire.” A spokesperson said, “At 4:01pm on February 18th, BFRS Dispatch received a report of smoke issuing from a two story structure at Cedar Park Devonshire. BFRS... Read more of this article
BFRS Extinguish Shed Fire In Paget
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service extinguished a shed fire in Paget today. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday February 13, 2022, 7:32 BFRS Dispatch received a report of a structure on fire at Honey Hill, Paget. BFRS responded with one appliance from Hamilton Station with a total of four firefighters. “On arrival fire crews found a shed... Read more of this article
BFRS Extinguish Fire In Fourways Laundry Room
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service extinguished a fire in the laundry room of the Fourways Inn in Warwick today. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday February 13, 2022 at 2:39pm, BFRS Dispatch received a report of a structural fire in the laundry room at Fourways Inn Warwick. “BFRS responded with one appliance from Hamilton Station and one... Read more of this article
Police & BFRS Respond To Two Vehicle Fires
Police and Fire personnel responded to two vehicle fires on Saturday [Feb 5], with one on Curving Avenue in Pembroke and one on Scott’s Lane North in Warwick. Motorcycle Fire In Pembroke A police spokesperson said, “Police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] were called out to a vehicle fire around on Curving Avenue, Pembroke, around 4:25... Read more of this article
Lt. Russann Francis Earns Excellence Award
Lt. Russann Francis has earned the Public Service Excellence Award, being recognized for her “outstanding service and leadership as the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service’s representative on the Ministry of National Security’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation team.” A spokesperson said, “Recently, Premier David Burt and Head... Read more of this article
Photos: BFRS Respond To Fire In Crawl Hill Area
Firefighters responded to a brush fire in the Crawl Hill, Hamilton Parish area today [Jan 12]. A spokesperson said, “At 9:38am on Wednesday January 12, 2022 BFRS dispatch received a report of a brush fire Crawl Hill, Hamilton Parish. BFRS responded with three appliances from the Hamilton and Clearwater Stations with a total of eight firefighters. “Upon... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On Fire Service Staffing
Following a meeting today with the Senior Command of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, the Minister of National Security Renee Ming, said, “I would like to update the public on the current status of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, but first I want to express my gratitude for their tireless work during this most recent outbreak and indeed throughout... Read more of this article
Bermuda Fire Service Staffing Affected By Covid
The Bermuda Fire Service Association has spoken out about the challenges with staffing due to Covid-19, with multiple firefighters out due to Covid protocols. Last night’s ZBM Evening News reported, “The Fire Service Association says it is alarmed over the current lack of manpower within the ranks of the Fire and Rescue Service. “The... Read more of this article
BFRS Association On Budget, Agreement & More
“Our budget continues to be cut, our equipment continues to expire and not be replaced,” the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Management and Fire Service Association said. A spokesperson said, “The Labour dispute between the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] Management and the Fire Service Association [FSA] has been settled ahead... Read more of this article
