ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025, Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) responded to reports of a structure fire at a two-story commercial building in the downtown..
Year: 2025
VIFEMS Responds to Two Structure Fires on St. John
ST. JOHN, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) responded to two structure fires on St. John over the weekend, each requiring coordinated efforts between Romeo Company and Zulu Company. Privateer Bay..
VIFEMS Introduces New Tiered Fee Structure for Event Vendors Territory-Wide
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) will implement a new tiered fee structure for Special Event Inspection Applications throughout the territory, effective November 1, 2025. The revised structure was developed following..
VIFEMS Office Closure Notice – Fire Prevention Week
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In celebration of Fire Prevention Week and to allow staff to participate in employee appreciation activities, the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) administrative offices will follow the schedule below on Friday,..
Fire Prevention Week Motorcade – St. Croix Public Notice
ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) wishes to inform residents that on Wednesday, October 8, at 6:00 p.m., a Fire Prevention Week motorcade will travel from the Herbert L…
Fire Prevention Week 2025: VIFEMS Encourages Safe Use of Lithium-Ion Batteries
The theme for Fire Prevention Week™, October 5–11, 2025, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) is teaming up with the National Fire..
Update: VIFEMS Responds to Fire at Blackbeard’s Castle Apartments
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — At approximately 5:16 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) responded to reports of a structure fire at 45-46 Prindsens Gade, Blackbeard’s Castle apartments. Crews from..
VIFEMS Responds to Fire at Blackbeard’s Castle Apartments
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at approximately 5 a.m., Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) responded to reports of a structure fire at the Blackbeard’s Castle Apartments. Firefighters arrived to find..
VIFEMS Contains Fire at the Department of Education Property
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — On Thursday, August 28, 2025, at approximately 12:50 a.m., Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) responded to reports of a structure fire on the Virgin Islands Department of Education property on..
VIFEMS Addresses Series of Vehicle Fires on St. Croix
ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) is aware of the recent rise in vehicle fires on St. Croix, including the Sunday, August 17, 2025, incident at 9 p.m., when a..