Topic: Cayman Islands Fire Service
New generation of Cayman firefighters start their careers
A new generation of firefighters was posted to their stations at the weekend after they celebrated completion of a gruelling six-month training course
Four firefighters left at landfill blaze site
Just four firefighters remain at the Cayman dump fire to carry of damping down operations on part of the site, government officials has said
Man dies in Cemetery Beach swimming incident
A 56-year-old Canadian man has died after getting into difficulties while swimming off a Cayman beach, police have said
Woman drowns after being washed into sea at Barkers
A 53-year-old woman who had been fishing from Barkers shoreline in West Bay died Sunday morning after being washed into the sea by a large wave, police have said.
Firefighters tackle car fire on Shedden Road
Firefighters and police attended the scene of a car fire on Shedden Road in George Town early Tuesday afternoon.
Woman injured in home explosion
One woman was taken to the Anthony Eden Hospital on Friday night with injuries following an explosion at a Bodden Town home.
NRA clear up oil spill on Linford Pierson highway
Emergency services are attending an oil spill incident on Linford Pierson Highway, between Bobby Thompson and Agnes Way.
Over 100 turn out for fire service recruitment drive
Over 100 young people converged on the fire service headquarters in Grand Cayman on 17 May in the hopes of snagging one of 21 openings.
Fire service seeks new recruits
The Cayman Islands Fire Service is looking for new recruits and will be hosting two events to engage interested members of the public.
Careers Guide: Public safety career pathways for cadets
Young Caymanians seeking careers in public safety can now gain valuable experience with the Cayman Islands Cadets Corps.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has created...
Cayman Brac dump fire ‘under control’
A major fire at a Cayman Brac landfill site has been brought under control, the fire service has said. Containment measures continued.
Fire service responds to fire on Denham Thompson Way
Firefighters and police were on the scene of a house fire on Denham Thompson Way in George Town on Monday evening.
Toys 4 Tots campaign under way
The Cayman Islands Motorcycle Riders Association is joining forces with the Fire Service again this year for their annual toy drive.
Fire closes Foster’s Airport store and forces evacuations
Staff and customers were evacuated from Foster's Airport supermarket around midday Tuesday due to a fire breaking out in the store.
Fire crews attended the...
Firefighters respond to 2,000 incidents in 2023
From collisions and flight emergencies to water-related rescues, Cayman fire fighters had their hands full in 2023, responding to 2,227 fire and rescue incidents – an average of six a day.
‘Small’ electrical fire at Bodden Town Civic Center
Fire Services responded to a small electrical fire at the Bodden Town Civic Centre on Friday night, the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service has said.
Cause of George Town fire under investigation
The cause of Sunday's fire that displaced 30-plus residents at the Gresscott Lane rental complex in George Town remains under investigation by the Cayman Islands Fire Service.
Over 30 displaced following George Town fire
At least 30 residents have been displaced following a fire at a rental complex on Gresscott Lane, George Town, off Rock Hole Road on Sunday afternoon.
Man found dead in George Town Harbour identified
A family member has identified the man whose body was found floating in the water off George Town over the weekend.
Body found in George Town Harbour still unidentified
Police are "following lines of inquiry" relating to the identity of a body of a man found floating in George Town Harbour late on Saturday night.
Firefighters douse truck fire at roundabout
An industrial truck caught fire at the Butterfield roundabout in George Town on Monday morning, causing alarm among motorists.
Probe launched after fire at North Side police station
Police have cordoned off an area at the North Side police station after an early morning fire Monday at the Hutland Road compound.
Suspected explosive device washes ashore in Bodden Town
Police have cordoned an area along the beach in Bodden Town following the discovery of a suspected explosive device Monday evening.
Firefighters tackle trailer blaze
Cayman Islands Fire Service officers extinguished a fire burning three trailers in an open lot in George Town, that led to a large plume of thick black smoke over the area on Tuesday afternoon.
Santa on motorbike will bring gifts to districts on Sunday
On Sunday, Santa will be swapping his sleigh for a motorbike and visiting districts around Grand Cayman to deliver gifts to kids.
New fire chief looks to upgrade search and rescue
New Fire Chief Randy Rankin said he wants to improve the search-and-rescue capability of the Cayman Islands Fire Service while expanding and modernising the department.
Meet Cayman’s next generation of female fire fighters
When Shanelle Frederick graduated as a firefighter this month, the significance of her entry into the service was not lost on the 26-year-old as...
Explainer: What is the process to remove a government minister?
For the first time since its adoption in July last year, the government has used the Ministerial Code of Conduct to remove a minister from his role over a breach of that code.
Welding work ignites blaze in George Town
Just after 3 pm, Tuesday, 22 March, three fire trucks attended a blaze near Reliable Industries on Compass Drive, off North Sound Way, in George Town.
Fire officers given OK to sue government
The Court of Appeal has upheld permission for two fire officers to sue the government, after they were injured when the fire truck they were driving overturned during a routine exercise.
Fire at George Town landfill
Cayman Islands Fire Service crews are currently battling a fire at the George Town landfill, Hazard Management Cayman Islands has confirmed.
Fire Services monitoring landfill after smoke spotted
A Cayman Islands Fire Service crew is expected to remain at the George Town landfill overnight Monday to monitor the site after smoke was spotted earlier in the afternoon.
Update: DEH takes over monitoring of ‘hot spots’ at landfill
The Cayman Islands Fire Service has turned over monitoring of the hotspots at the George Town landfill to the Department of Environmental Health, the latest update from Government Information Services stated Tuesday morning.
Fire Services damping down hotspots at landfill
Cayman Islands Fire Service personnel are currently at the George Town landfill engaging in damping down operations after steam was spotting rising from the site overnight.
VIDEO: Fire crews extinguish burning vehicle
Fire crews on Tuesday morning attended the scene of a car on fire in the car park opposite Cayman National Bank, on Elgin Avenue in George Town.
Airports Authority conducts full-scale emergency exercise
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) conducted a full-scale emergency exercise at Charles Kirkconnell International Airport this month.
Fire at the GT landfill extinguished
Fire crews extinguished a flare-up at the George Town landfill this morning.
Heat spot detected near landfill fire site
The Cayman Islands Fire Service has said it will continue damping operations overnight at the George Town landfill after heat signatures were detected in a new area near the site of Wednesday's fire.
Scrap-metal landfill fire extinguished
Last week’s scrap-metal fire at the George Town landfill has been fully extinguished, and the Cayman Islands Fire Service says there is now “minimum chance of re-ignition”.
Brac fire station to get upgrade
Government has issued a request for proposals seeking applications from local contractors to upgrade the existing facility near the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport
Updated: Windsor Park brushfire extinguished
A brushfire Windsor Park has been brought under control, but fire crews will remain at the scene until it is deemed there is no further risk to the surrounding area.
Brac gets new fire truck
One of Cayman's new fire trucks was delivered to Cayman Brac over the weekend.
Fire officers cleared to sue government
A court has given two fire officers permission to sue government for breach of statutory duty after they were injured during a maintenance exercise that ended with their fire truck overturning.
Phone battery sparks fire at landfill
A discarded cellphone battery is believed to have caused a small fire at the George Town Landfill earlier this afternoon (18 Jan.).
Regiment gets firefighting training
Members of the Cayman Islands Regiment received a day of firefighting training from the Cayman Islands Fire Service earlier this month.
7 new fire vehicles arrive on island
The Cayman Islands Fire Service has added three tankers and four rapid intervention vehicles, costing a total of more than CI$2.5 million, to its fire-fighting fleet.
Firemen raise over $5K in inaugural walk
With helmets in hands, Cayman's firemen pounded the pavement Monday to raise funds for the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.
Firemen to hold 5K fundraiser for Crisis Centre
Local firemen will don their fire equipment for a 5-kilometre trek through George Town this Monday to raise funds for the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.
Fire chief gets two more years
Chief Fire Officer Paul Walker has been granted a new two-year contract ending September 2022, the Ministry of Financial Services and Home Affairs announced Wednesday.
Cayman’s new fire trucks arrive
Cayman's Aerodrome Fire Unit now has three new trucks in its fleet.
UPDATE: No smoke or fire detected at landfill
The Cayman Islands Fire Service observed the George Town landfill overnight and reported that no smoke or fire remained at the site as of Sunday morning.
Fire Service issues warning as bonfires increase
Residents who under curfew regulations can no longer take garden waste to the landfill or have it removed by landscapers have been burning the rubbish in bonfires in their yards, according to Cayman Islands Fire Services officials.
Landfill blaze extinguished after 12 days
The major landfill fire that erupted Saturday, 7 March, forcing road and school closures and resident evacuations in George Town, has now been extinguished, a government press release said on Wednesday.
‘Cayman kindness’ shown to landfill-fire crews
Residents and local companies show their Cayman-kindness to firefighters and DEH crews battling the fire at the George Town landfill.
Simms: Landfill fire can happen again
Department of Environmental Health Director Richard Simms said there are no guarantees that once the current landfill fire is doused there will not be another one.
UPDATED: Smoke still rising from landfill
Smoke continues to emit from the George Town landfill while the Esterley Tibbetts Highway remained open, alleviating the congestion seen Monday.
Report: Sparks ignited landfill blaze
A fire in the vehicle recycling plant at the George Town landfill on 24 Jan. was caused by sparks which occurred while a car was being crushed, according to the results of a Cayman Islands Fire Service investigation.
Update: Fire fighters remain at landfill fire site
Officers from the Cayman Islands Fire Service remained at the site of a fire that has been burning for three days at the George Town landfill on Monday afternoon.
Landfill fire investigation under way
An investigation into last month’s fire at the landfill is expected to be completed in the next two weeks, according to officials at the Cayman Islands Fire Service.
21 new firefighters join Fire Service
Following a week during which firefighters tackled a major blaze at the landfill and dealt with the fallout from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, the Cayman Islands Fire Service has some reinforcements, with 21 recruits graduating and joining the team.
UPDATED: Landfill fire contained, monitoring continues
Officials say the blaze at the vehicle recycling plant is under control, but smoke is still likely to be seen throughout Saturday.
Ringing in the new year with a bang
The ease of access and relative personal freedom to enjoy the use of fireworks when and where one feels, has made them a mainstay in Cayman’s celebrations. However, the Cayman Islands Fire Service is reminding the public to take care when using fireworks.
Fire Service officials say young children should never be allowed to handle fireworks, and older children should be closely supervised when using them. Do not use fireworks while drunk or impaired, and never light them indoors. Fire official also warn against holding lighted fireworks in your hands, and never point or throw fireworks at another person.
Firefighters test new ‘jaws of life’ equipment
The Cayman Islands Fire Service has new extrication equipment that can slice open a car in a matter of minutes to remove a trapped person.
New interim fire chief officially on duty
Cayman’s new interim chief fire officer, Paul Walker, is officially on the job. Walker, the former chief fire officer at the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service in the United Kingdom, took up office last Monday.
Fire Service responds to repeat landfill fire
The Cayman Islands Fire Service responded to the second landfill fire in just over a week on Thursday.
Firefighters tackle blazes at landfill
Firefighters responded to the George Town landfill Wednesday for a series of fires, according to a government news release.
21 new Caymanian recruits at Fire Service
The Cayman Islands Fire Service has recruited 21 new fire officers.
Three Caymanians promoted within the Fire Service
Three Caymanians have been appointed as division managers for the Cayman Islands Fire Service.
Savannah residents learn how to assist in emergencies
The newest members of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) graduated last week from the programme at the Bodden Town Civic Centre.
Fire extinguished at apartment in Prospect
A fire broke out at a Lantern Point apartment in Prospect Saturday afternoon.
Officers check liquor-licensed premises
On Friday, 19 July, police officers joined with staff from the Department of Commerce and Investment and the Cayman Islands Fire Service to conduct checks of liquor-licensed premises in George Town.
Veteran UK firefighter named Cayman chief
A veteran UK firefighter has been hired to lead the Cayman Islands Fire Service on a one-year contract.
