Latest Stories
JFB Urges Caution in the Use Candles and Generators
By: , October 30, 2025
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...
-
Fire Safety
12 months ago
JFB Recommends Fire Mitigation Measures For Markets
By: , November 17, 2024
-
Local Government
1 year ago
JFB Showcases Modern Firefighting Equipment And Emergency Services
By: , November 3, 2024
-
2019/20 State of the Nation Debate
1 year ago
Watch Out For Hazards – Fire Brigade
By: , July 6, 2024
Advertisements
More Stories
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...
By: , February 26, 2024
Fire Week to Focus on Safety in a Digital Society
‘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)...
By: , October 20, 2023
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...
By: , June 19, 2023
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...
By: , March 10, 2023
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...
By: , March 2, 2023
JFB Reminds Public to Report Fires Immediately
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reminding the public to call the nearest fire station or 110 the moment a fire starts. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS)...
By: , October 27, 2022
Eight New Fire Stations to be Built on Jamaica’s South Coast
Eight new fire stations are earmarked for construction along Jamaica’s south coast at a cost of approximately $2 billion. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement on...
By: , October 27, 2022