Why does my smoke alarm beep?
The beeping sound in your smoke alarm is an indication that the battery needs to be changed. Batteries should be change every 6 months. An easy way to remember is to change your battery when daylight savings begins and ends (Spring and Fall). Test your smoke alarm at least once a month. In addition, you should change your smoke alarm every 10 years.
Am I allowed to burn trash in my yard
The only trash you are allowed to burn at your residence is horticulture waste in accordance with the Clean Air Act 1991, Clean Air Regulation 1993 and Clean Air Rules 1993. This should be done in a metal 55 gallon drum. You cannot burn horticultural waste in big pills. Burn waste in small amounts and add to the drum as it burns down. Keep a garden hose nearby, in the event of an emergency. NEVER LEAVE THE FIRE UNATTENDED! You should check the wind direction with the weather report the day of your planned burn. You may have to extinguish the fire if it becomes a nuisance to your neighbors. In addition, you should contact our Fire Dispatch on 296-7559 prior to commencement of burning and at the conclusion. You should provide: your name, address, contact number, color of house and how long you anticipate burning. Ensure you wet down any remaining ambers and the conclusion of your burn to prevent secondary or accidental fires. In the event your fire gets out of control, contact 911 immediately. DO NOT haste!
What is the license period for Hotels?
January – March annually.
What is the license period for Senior Homes?
April – May annually.
What is the license period for Day Care/Nurseries?
June – August annually.
Why do fire trucks respond to medical emergencies?
Firefighters are qualified and trained Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). As of 1997, it was mandated for Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service to respond to emergency medical calls at opposite ends of the island. Due to having fire stations strategically located in the West and East ends of the island, this allows for faster response times to these type of emergencies in these areas.
Does the Fire Department test and certify portable fire extinguishers?
No. Vendors who service, test, inspect and certify portable fire extinguishers can be found in the yellow pages under Fire Extinguishers.
Does the Fire Department test and certify fire alarm systems?
No, Vendors who service, test, inspect and certify fire alarm systems can be found in the yellow pages under Fire Alarm Systems.
Does my building require a fire certificate? If so, how do I know if it currently has one and what is the procedure to acquire one if it does not?
Yes. Every commercial property requires a fire certificate in accordance with the Fire Safety Act 2014. Feel free to contact our Customer Service Representative at 292-5555, who will be more than willing to assistance you.
When does the Fire Service hold recruitment and what is the process?
There is no set schedule for recruit course to be held every year. All recruit courses are granted approval by the Cabinet Office. Subsequently, any notification or advert for a post will be announced in the official Gazette and posted via the Department of Human Resources.