The Jamaica Fire Brigade is recommending several measures for implementation to curtail possible fire outbreaks in markets. These come in the wake of three fires occurring at the Old Shoe Market in Montego Bay during the 12-month period, dating back to October 2023, which the JFB attributes to unregulated electricity use, cramped shop layouts and the use of non-fire-rated materials....

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) demonstrated its commitment to modernising firefighting operations through technological advancement during its Area 4 Open Day 2024 held recently at the Black River Fire Station in St. Elizabeth. The event showcased the Brigade’s state-of-the-art firefighting equipment and emergency response services in the Area 4 region, which encompasses St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover and St. James. Featured...

KINGSTON, July 6 (JIS): The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging Jamaicans to exercise caution in their movements in the wake of Hurricane Beryl and watch out for hazards. Speaking with JIS News, Deputy Commissioner of Fire Rescue Operations, Kevin Haughton, noted that downed electrical wires pose a danger. “In terms of building, persons need to ensure that they secure...

   

The Government has allocated funds for the construction of revetments in Buff Bay, Portland and Annotto Bay, St. Mary to protect the coastal towns from storm surges. The works will be done under the Enhancing the Resilience of the Agricultural Sector and Coastal Areas project, which has been allocated approximately $441.5 million in the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, now before...

‘Fire Safety in a Digital Society’ is the theme for this year’s observance of Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week, from October 22 to 28. “The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) thought it necessary to use this period to zone in on fire safety implications that exist for a society that is exhibiting an increasing reliance on digital technologies,” said Acting...

The fire-ravaged Musgrave Market in Portland is to be rebuilt with fire safety features, to aid in preventing a reoccurrence of the May 28 event that displaced several vendors and their businesses. Speaking during a tour of the market on Friday (June 16), Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said that the Jamaica Fire Brigade “will ensure...