August 2, 2024

House fire reported overnight in Belize City

Police visited a residence on Laura Dunn Street where they observed an unpainted wooden structure measuring 10 feet by 10 feet elevated about 2 feet off [...]
June 17, 2024

27 new firefighters join national service after graduation

According to Fire Chief Colin Gillett, the group learned fire and safety techniques in conjunction with their expanded capacity as emergency medical technicians (EMTs).
May 31, 2024

Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow criticizes the Government’s response to wildfires in Toledo District: “Do more, say less!”

Barrow emphasized the urgent need for the government to adopt a more proactive and policy-oriented approach to anticipate and prepare for such emergencies. He stressed that [...]
May 30, 2024

Fires in Toledo, Cayo have affected 250 families, caused $8 million in damage

The Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve has ten thousand hectares affected by fires, not to mention thousands of acres of farmland, and the loss of two [...]
May 29, 2024

Bush fire threatens Caves Branch Outpost

We understand that the fire line is getting closer to the zipline area and on the entrance and exit driveway.
May 18, 2024

Fire Service contributes to fighting San Pedro Columbia fire

By Aaron Humes: A line of fire stretching up to three miles in some places has been threatening the village of San Pedro Columbia, Toledo’s largest [...]
May 18, 2024

The heat is on: Firefighters being kept busy by bushfires caused by excessive heat

Speaking with reporters on Friday, he highlighted critical areas in the Belize District being communities along the major highways between the Old Capital and Ladyville and [...]
January 26, 2024

Chief of National Fire Service says organization is not done following opening of new Dangriga Fire Station

Gillett told reporters that the new station will become more than just a hub for firefighters: “The old station is closer to the market, which means [...]