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Virgin Islands Fire Service's mission is to protect lives, property, and the environment through effective response to emergencies, ongoing training, and community education. They aim to foster a safe and resilient community, emphasizing professionalism, teamwork, and compassion in every aspect of their service.
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PRESS RELEASES
VIFEMS RESPONDS TO BEACHCOMBER HOTEL FIRE
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS--On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) battled a structural fire at the defunct Beachcomber Hotel. At approximately 1040 hours, the Hotel Co. units 101 and 207 were immediately...
VIFEMS RESPONDS TO CROWN BAY CENTER FIRE
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS--On Monday, February 26, 2024, the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) swiftly responded to a structural fire at the Tropical Bliss Spa in the Crown Bay Center, St. Thomas. The emergency call was received at...
VIFEMS CONTAINS SOLBERG FIRE
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS--On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) contained a structural fire in Estate Solberg following a distress call received at 1404 hours. VIFEMS units were promptly dispatched to the...