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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
Notice Of ‘Labour Dispute’ With Fire Service
A “labour dispute exists between the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and the Bermuda Fire Service Association” and it has been referred to the Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal, according to an official notice this week, which follows in full below. Notice Of Declaration Of Labour Dispute :- Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and the... Read more of this article
PLP Sandys MPs On Westover Farm Fire
“This fire is a tragedy and our thoughts and prayers are with the Bascome family and it is our hope that our community rallies around them to ensure that this important institution is preserved,” the PLP MPs said following the recent fire at Westover Farm in the west end. A statement from the Sandys PLP MPs — Jamahl Simmons, Kim Wilson, Dennis... Read more of this article
Fire At Westover Farm In Sandys Parish
[Updated] The Fire Service and Police are currently responding to a fire at Westover Farm in Sandys parish. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:20am today, Thursday 25th November, a fire was reported at Westover Dairy Farm in Sandys parish. “Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel are currently on scene dealing with the blaze, with Bermuda... Read more of this article
Firefighters Extinguish Cycle Fire In Pembroke
Firefighters extinguished a fire on Euclid Avenue this morning [Aug 28], with with a “cycle fully involved in fire.” A BFRS spokesperson said, “On August 28, 2021 at 8:01am, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received a report of a cycle on fire on Euclid Avenue, Pembroke. “BFRS responded from Hamilton Station with... Read more of this article
Temporary Traffic Delays Due To Brush Fire
[Updated] There are “temporary traffic delays in the Harrington Hundreds Road, Knapton Hill, Smith’s Parish area, due to a brush fire” this evening [Aug 26]. At 6.50pm, a police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public of temporary traffic delays in the Harrington Hundreds Road, Knapton Hill,... Read more of this article
Firefighters Extinguish Fire In St David’s
Firefighters extinguished a house fire on So Far Lane in St David’s yesterday [July 27]. A BFRS spokesperson said, “A 3:03pm on July 27, the BFRS dispatch received a report of a house fire on So Far Lane in St David’s. “BFRS responded with two appliances from the Clearwater and Hamilton stations with a total of eight firefighters. “Upon... Read more of this article
BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire On Robert’s Ave
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] extinguished a vehicle fire on Robert’s avenue last night [July 15]. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 10:36pm last evening, the BFRS dispatch received a report of a vehicle fire on Robert’s avenue. The report was that there was a car fully involved in flames. “One appliance from Hamilton Station... Read more of this article
BFRS Extinguish Fire On King Street
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] extinguished a structural fire on King Street yesterday afternoon. A BFRS spokesperson said, “On Saturday June 19, 2021 at 3;51pm the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received a report of a structural fire at an residence on King Street. “BFRS responded with one appliance from Hamilton Station... Read more of this article
BFRS Releases Call Data For Month Of May
During the month of May, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] responded to a number of medical, fire, and airport-related calls. A BFRS spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service for the month of May responded to a number of medical-related calls. These calls include medical calls, road traffic collisions, and medical transports. The... Read more of this article
BFRS Extinguish Two Vehicles On Fire
Firefighters have extinguished another fire, this time responding to a report of two cars on fire early this morning on Ord Road. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 12:57am on Tuesday May 11th 2021, BFRS Dispatch Center received a report of two vehicles on fire at Ord Road near Tribe Road #1. “BFRS responded with two appliances, one from Hamilton... Read more of this article
Pembroke Council Pledges $2K For Playground
The Pembroke Parish Council has pledged $2,000 towards rebuilding the Pig’s Field playground that was recently destroyed by a fire. A spokesperson said, “The Pembroke Parish Council announced today that it has pledged $2,000 towards rebuilding of the Pig’s Field playground that was targeted by arsonists recently. The Council has echoed the dismay... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Another Vehicle Fire
[Updated] The police are investigating another vehicle fire, this time one which occurred around 5:35am this morning [April 19] outside a residence on Kings Court in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is investigating the cause of a vehicle fire which occurred around 05:35am today, Monday 19th April 2021, outside a residence... Read more of this article
Arrest Made In Connection With Playground Fire
One person has been arrested in connection with the fire at Pigs Field playground, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Investigations into the recent spate of fires in Pembroke Parish are still ongoing.” Detective Inspector Derricka Burns stated: “Officers from the Criminal Investigations Department, have conducted... Read more of this article
Minister Pledges To Help Rebuild Playground
Minister Walter Roban — the elected MP for Constituency #15 Pembroke East — has “pledged to work with the community to rebuild the Pigs Field playground in his constituency which was destroyed by fire on 10 April 2021.” “It’s a shame what happened and I do support the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and the Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
