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Many fires caused when stoves & ovens not monitored- Zebalon A. McLean

- Fire Safety Awareness Week observed under theme: Learn From The Past; Be Careful What You Do; Be Fire Safe – 2022
Chief Fire Officer Zebalon A. Mclean is cautioning residents to let fire safety remain a priority in their homes, schools and at work, as the Territory observes Fire Safety Week from October 2 to 8, 2022. Photo: VINO/File
The calendar of activities for Fire Safety Week 2022. Photo: GIS
The calendar of activities for Fire Safety Week 2022. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Fire Officer Zebalon A. Mclean is cautioning residents to let fire safety remain a priority in their homes, schools and at work, as the Territory observes Fire Safety Week from October 2 to 8, 2022.

According to a press release from Government Information Services (GIS) on October 1, 2022, Chief Mclean said, “Persons are aware that many fires have been caused when stoves and ovens are not monitored; when faulty components are not replaced; overloading outlets; leaving heat producing components plugged in or turned on, or neglecting to regularly service vehicles.”

The Chief Fire Officer said several activities will be held, including a friendly volleyball match between Public Officers and a safety awareness quiz for school children. The public is invited to play domino, cards and other games with officers at the Fire Service headquarters.

'Learn from the Past'

This year’s theme for Fire Safety Awareness Week is: ‘Learn From The Past; Be Careful What You Do; Be Fire Safe – 2022. The public is invited to participate in the activities from Sunday, October 2, 2022.

The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service continues to carry out its mandate of protecting life, property and the environment, through a proactive approach to continuously enhance the quality of service provided. For more information, telephone the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service at 468-4268 or 468-4182.

4 Responses to “Many fires caused when stoves & ovens not monitored- Zebalon A. McLean”

  • Windy (02/10/2022, 09:01) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    And you don't have what you need to fight fires
    • Really (02/10/2022, 19:56) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Water, Hose, nozzle (branch), pumps, hydrants, firefighters. Basic things and personnel to fight fires
  • Try (02/10/2022, 18:52) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    These folks always try their best to save lives and property they deserve medals. Hope this week we can all go the extra mile and celebrate them.
  • question (03/10/2022, 14:05) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why don't the fire dept extinguish fires at Pockwood Pond Dump site? It's their job to protect the public from fire and the toxic fumes they produce, yet we have regular fires at Pockwood Pond and not a single fireman in sight? Thanks in advance.


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