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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.
Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.

JFB Urges Caution in the Use Candles and Generators

With thousands of citizens still without electricity following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons to avoid the use of candles or other sources of open flame. “You have some candles that are battery...

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Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, says installing fire extinguishers in motor vehicles can make a critical difference in emergencies. He was speaking to JIS News recently.
Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, says installing fire extinguishers in motor vehicles can make a critical difference in emergencies. He was speaking to JIS News recently.

JFB Urges Every Motorist to Get a Working Fire Extinguisher
District Officer and Fire Investigator for the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) Western Region, Oniel Clarke, speaking during the St. James Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on November 15.
District Officer and Fire Investigator for the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) Western Region, Oniel Clarke, speaking during the St. James Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on November 15.

JFB Recommends Fire Mitigation Measures For Markets
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Divisional Head for Westmoreland, Acting Superintendent Oneil Henry, addresses the JFB’s Area 4 Open Day 2024 held recently at the Black River Fire Station in St. Elizabeth.
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Divisional Head for Westmoreland, Acting Superintendent Oneil Henry, addresses the JFB’s Area 4 Open Day 2024 held recently at the Black River Fire Station in St. Elizabeth.

JFB Showcases Modern Firefighting Equipment And Emergency Services

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Deputy Commissioner of Fire Rescue Operations at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Kevin Haughton.
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Watch Out For Hazards – Fire Brigade

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...
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Revetments will be built to protect the coastal towns of Buff Bay, Portland and Annotto Bay, St. Mary.
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Revetments to Be Built to Protect Buff Bay and Annotto Bay

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...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, views a section of the Musgrave Market in Portland, which was destroyed by fire on May 28. The Minister toured the facility on Friday (June 16).
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Musgrave Market to be Rebuilt with Fire Safety Features

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...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), converses with (from left) Director, Meteorological Service (MET Office), Evan Thompson; Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Stewart Beckford and Managing Director, National Water Resource Authority (NRA), Peter Clarke, at a press conference held on Thursday (March 9) at the Ministry in Kingston.
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Fire Brigade Urges Vigilance to Prevent Bushfires

Members of the public are being urged to exercise greater vigilance to prevent bushfires. Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, who made the appeal, said persons should desist from lighting fires to burn garbage or clear land for planting and ensure that cigarettes are properly extinguished before discarding them. He said that open flames, particularly given the...
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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, speaks with JIS News at the JFB headquarters in Kingston, recently.
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Take Care of Fire Hydrants – JFB

Having repaired 1,056 fire hydrants across the island in 2022, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging citizens to take care of the devices. Hydrants are often damaged due to construction taking place in communities and motor-vehicle crashes. “If there is a hydrant close to your house, take care of it. Guard it zealously because that could mean your house...
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