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Fire Officers from Fire Service Headquarters responded to a two car collision on the Spring Garden Highway at approximately 1:45 a.m. this morning. The motor vehicle accident resulted in one fatality (female) and both vehicles receiving extensive damage. Two fire tenders from Probyn Street under the command of Divisional Officer Lloydson Phillips and acting Station Officer Gabriel Nurse attended the scene. The jaws-of-life was required to extricate persons from the badly damaged vehicles.

BCA Intermediate Division: - Zone A Barbados Fire Service draws match against Wanderers at Dayrell's Road. (Summarised scores & results) Wanderers 221 all out (Gavin Beresford 70, W. Clarke 36, G. Grimes 34, D. Walrond 22, S. Pinder 20 not out; Brian Shepherd 4-44). BFS 294 all out (Leon Waithe 78 not out, Michael Dunner 56, Lonsdale Blake 38, Patrick Smith 34, Anthony King snr 19, Jason Codrington 15). Points: BFS 3, Wanderers 1.

Ten people were injured in a two-vehicle accident at Thornbury Hill, Christ Church, yesterday. The accident, which occurred around 3 p.m., involved a Transport Board bus driven by Theophilus Belgrave of Cottage Vale, St Philip, and a private motor car driven by Trevor Small of Bawdens, St Andrew. The bus ended up on top of the car, crushing it and causing extensive damage. Fire officials were summoned to the scene of the accident and used the “jaws of life” to free Small. Six of the ten passengers were taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment, and the other four were taken to Randall Phillips Polyclinic in Oistins. Reports are that the bus was travelling in the direction of Bridgetown on Callenders Road when it came into contact with the car, which was exiting Lloyd’s Court, the gap on the right, on to Callenders. Both vehicles ended up a few metres from a house on the left-hand side of the road. (GS) Source: www.nationnews.com

An officer with the Barbados Fire Service is urging business places to get au fait with all aspects of the Health and Safety at Work Act and not to wait until it officially becomes law to start to get systems in place. The suggestion is coming from Sub Officer Errol Maynard, who noted that there are a number of business persons who do not know of the Act and what will be required of them once it becomes law. His comments came yesterday morning as he spoke at a Fire Safety Symposium at the Tamarind Cove Hotel, which was hosted by the St. James Central District Emergency Organisation and the Holetown Strategic Emergency Planning Committee. Maynard was at the time going through sections of the new act which speak to fire safety and what requirements businesses have to meet in that respect. Addressing the gathering, made up primarily of managers, supervisors and health and safety officers within the private sector, the Sub Officer reminded them that it is their responsibility to ensure tha...

A derelict house at Dalkeith Road, Brittons Hill, St Michael went up in flames during the early hours of this morning. One timber building was completely destroyed by the fire, which occurred at approximately 5:00 a.m. Two fire tenders from Fire Service Headquarters under the command of Station Officer Evans Morris responded to the blaze. The number of house fires continue to be of concern to the Barbados Fire Service.

A ZR driver had to be freed from his vehicle and taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) after a collision with a ten-wheeler sewage truck in Haynesville, St James, yesterday afternoon. Andy Lowe, 31, of Dover Crescent, Cave Hill, St Michael, was trapped in his vehicle and had to be rescued by the Barbados Fire Service. The collision happened at the intersection in front of the Melbourne Cricket Ground just after 1 p.m. Lowe had injuries to his chest, neck and legs, while two of the six passengers, Waveney Dixon, of Checker Hall, St Lucy, and Janette Louis, of Simmons Land, Rendezvous, Christ Church, complained of pains. Louis, 42, had bruises to her legs, hand, and some bleeding from the mouth, while Dixon pointed to a gash on her shin. The truck, belonging to the National Housing Corporation, was driven by Mitchell Hinds, of 5A Field Road, Wildey, St Michael. He and colleagues Ronald Price and Anthony Flatts escaped without injury. (MK) Source: www.nationnews.com

BCA Intermediate: - Zone A Barbados Fire Service defeat the University of the West Indies by three wickets at Passage Road. (Summarised scores & results) UWI 131 all out (Esra Greene 59, Dwight Carter 25, Pierre Rock 11; Lonsdale Blake 5-31, Brian Shepherd 2-17, R. Moore 2-47) and 276 all out (Jamal Jordan 68, Hilary Beckles 54, Dwight Carter 51, Armani Best 24, Nicholas Brathwaite 21; Brian Shepherd 4-72, Patrick Smith 3-56, Lonsdale Blake 2-76). BFS 226 all out (Brian Shepherd 66, Anthony King snr 41 not out, D. Sargeant 34, Lonsdale Blake 23, Michael Dunner 20; Ashley Scott 6-61, Nhamo Winn 2-43) and 183-7 (Patrick Smith 45, Lonsdale Blake 33, Michael Dunner 28, D. Sargeant 19, Anthony King snr 18). Points: BFS 8, UWI 0.

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Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire last night at Lightfoot Lane, the City. The fire involved three houses, one timber dwelling and its contents was completely destroyed, while two others were extensively damaged during the blaze. Two fire tenders from Fire Service Headquarters in Bridgetown and one from the Worthing Station responded to the blaze which occurred just after midnight.

The tail end of the tropical wave will maintain cloudy to overcast skies, scattered showers and a few isolated thunderstorms over the Leewards and northern Windward islands during the next twelve to twenty-four hours. As the system moves further into the Caribbean Sea, the deepest convection will be restricted to the extreme northern islands. Meanwhile a westward moving trough system (now over the Guianas), coupled with a moist southeasterly low level flow, will enhance instability over the south triggering some scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms over Barbados and the other southern islands. Showers will persist into Sunday as the wave moves south of the area. Thereafter some drying out of the atmosphere is anticipated, however this will be short-lived as another wave will move across the region late Tuesday/Wednesday. Compliments: Barbados Meteorological Service

As national preparations for the 2010 hurricane season continue, the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development has released the list of category one and category two Emergency Shelters where persons can seek accommodation in the event of a disaster. Visit the following link to download a copy. Go to page: http://mes.gov.bb/resources.cfm?article=37

Glyne Alleyne is ready to embrace his responsibilities as the Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) Facebook Administrator. Alleyne became administrator with effect from June 4, 2010 and will be assisting the CAFC with the dissemination of information to its members and followers across the Caribbean. The CAFC, is a body of fire chiefs, fire science experts and practitioners from throughout the Caribbean representing all of the nations of our region. CAFC - previously known as CACDACFO, is a regional organization comprised of Caribbean Fire Service Administrators, Chiefs, and Senior Fire Officers from countries within the Caribbean Region. The operational structure and objectives of the CAFC fairly mirrors those of similar groups in the United Stated and the United Kingdom and other developed nations, in seeking to unify and upgrade emergency response potential and techniques. The Association’s primary objective is to prevent and minimize the loss of life, personal injury, damage...

Arsonist are some of the most stealthy, mysterious and down-right malicious criminals in history. Revenge insurance money and boredom are just some of the reasons why arsonist attack. With thousand of acres ruined, millions of dollars in damage and thousands of innocent victims killed, arsonists are to blame for much of America’s destroyed lands and financial woes. Here are 10 famous arsonists and why they made it on the list: Read More: http://www.firesciencecolleges.com/blog/2010/10-famous-arsonists-and-why/

Another house has gone up in flames, this latest blaze occurred at Hilton Road, Maxwell, Christ Church at approximately 9:39 a.m. this morning. Two fire tenders, one from Worthing and the other from Fire Service Headquarters responded to the fire, which, extensively damaged one stone and timber dwelling. Six officers under the command of Divisional Officer Glanville Collins and acting Station Officer Neal Smithwick attended the scene. Four house fires have been recorded in the last 48 hours, Police and Fire officials are investigating.

Three house fires engaged the Barbados Fire Service yesterday, the first occurred at 1:50 a.m. in Lower Carters Gap, Christ Church the second occurred at 4:17 a.m. at Mount Standfast, St James and the other at 1:18 p.m. at Quarry Road, Eden Lodge, St Michael. Two fire tenders with nine officers from Fire Service Headquarters responded to the blaze at Eden Lodge under the command of Chief Fire Officer Wilfred Marshall, acting Deputy Chief Fire Officer Randolph Cox, Divisional Officer Lloydson Phillips and acting Station Officer Gordon Boxill. One stone and timber structure with contents was extensively damaged and another structure slightly damaged by fire. Police and Fire officials are conducting investigations into the cause of these fires.

They will not be decked out in hazmat suits and working to decontaminate several victims of a chemical spill. But young people in this year's Junior Fire Cadet Programme will, nevertheless, receive instruction in lighter, but still dangerous stuff, like responding to household incidents involving chemicals and the environment. This five-week summer holiday training by the Barbados Fire Service prepares 12-to-15-year-old students to be first responders in their homes and communities that are impacted by natural and man-made disasters, thus occasioning emergency situations. Designed to instill character, confidence, self-esteem and self-discipline, the sessions are free and will be conducted Monday through Friday, lasting from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entry into the programme is by registration form and a follow-up interview. Forms are available at all fire stations between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and must be returned by June 18. And the Fire Service is urging parents a...

Quick action by the fire service on Wednesday averted what could have been a major disaster in a densely populated district in Christ Church. Just after two o clock Wednesday afternoon, firemen responded to a call about a blaze at Pegwell Boggs. One fire appliance from the Probyn Street headquarters and one from the Worthing fire station were dispatched to the area along with eight firemen. When the smoke cleared two houses were destroyed and two others slightly damaged. Up to news time, police and fire officials could not say exactly how many people lived at the houses. The cause of the fire is still to be determined. Source: www.cbc.bb

The Atlantic hurricane season is officially under way today and residents are encouraged to get get prepared. Hurricane forecasters predict that there will be 14 to 23 tropical storms in the Atlantic basin, including eight to 14 hurricanes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that three to seven of the hurricanes will be major storms that reach Category 3 or higher - meaning they bring sustained winds of at least 111 mph. Every year, there is a pre-approved list of tropical storm and hurricane names. These lists have been generated by the National Hurricane Center since 1953. The list of hurricane names for the Atlantic for the year 2010 is as follows; Alex, Bonnie, Colin, Danielle, Earl, Fiona, Gaston, Hermine, Igor, Julia, Karl, Lisa, Matthew, Nicole, Otto, Paula, Richard, Shary, Tomas, Virginie and Walter.