ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — On Wednesday, April 1, at approximately 9:43 p.m., the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) received a report of a structure fire at Salem Furniture, located along Moravian Highway across..
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VIFEMS Celebrates 11 New Firefighter-EMTs in St. Thomas
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – On Monday, March 2, 2026, the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) welcomed 11 new Firefighter-EMTs in the St. Thomas/St. John District during a formal ceremony held at the University..
VIFEMS Plans Live Fire Training Exercise at Bovoni Landfill
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) advises residents of St. Thomas that a live fire training exercise will take place Wednesday and Thursday, January 21–22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m…
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 Responds to Garage Fire at WAPA Randolph Harley Facility; No Injuries Reported
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — On Friday, August 1, 2025, at approximately 1:03 p.m., Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) responded to a structure fire at the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority’s (WAPA) Randolph Harley..
VIFEMS Contains Mariendahl House Fire; Residents Safe
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – On Thursday, July 17, 2025, at approximately 5:04 p.m., Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) responded to a structure fire in the Mariendahl area of St. Thomas after receiving several emergency..
VIFEMS Responds to Late-Night Fire in Smith Bay
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at approximately 11:08 p.m., Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) responded to a structure fire in the Smith Bay area of St. Thomas. Firefighters from Lima..
Day Two: VIFEMS Concludes Firefighting Operations at Bovoni Landfill
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Virgin Islands Fire & Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) officially concluded firefighting operations at the Bovoni Landfill as of 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025. All visible flames and smoke have since been..