Saint Lucia Fire Service Association

08/10/2020

Caribbean Association of Fire Fighters

The executive of the Caribbean Association of Fire Fighters (CAFF) has been informed that the Military Funeral Service of the late Acting Station Officer Grantley Alvin Greene (Barbados Fire Service) will take place at the Mount of Praise Wesleyan Holiness Church, Tudor Bridge, St. Michael on Friday 9th October 2020 at 0900hrs.

Burial will be at the St. Joseph Parish Cemetery.

His body will repose at the Arch Hall Fire Station for viewing today Thursday 8th October, 2020 from 1600hrs to 1800hrs.

27/09/2020

RIP comrade...

The President, executive and member territories of the Caribbean Association of Fire Fighters (CAFF) mourns the passing of a brother, father, comrade and a former President of CAFF, Mr. Grantley Greene of the Barbados Fire Service. Mr. Greene was elected CAFF's President on Thursday October 24, 2013 at Gros Islet, St. Lucia during the regional Association's bi-ennial conference. He served as President for the tenure 2013 - 2015 succeeding Mr. Alex Bynoe in the post. Condolences to the Barbados Fire Service, Mr. Greene's family, friends and well wishers. RIP brother, your legacy is forever etched in our minds. (See captions below each photo).

07/07/2019

Congrarulations to Sylvinus Charles A.K.A Sly (Firefighter # 596) on winning this year's national groovy soca monarch title.
Sly who is also a member of the Dennery Segmemt group "Vyé Twizeen Boyz" is seen here on the right with Ricky T (left). Ricky T won this year's Power Soca monarch title on the same night, at the Groovy and Power Soca monarch competition. This was Charles's first appearance at a national competition.

22/05/2019

Saint Lucia Fire Service Association

16/05/2019

Newsmakerlive

Newsmakerlive

Tonight on News Maker Live (NML)
SLFS Jermaine William – Station Officer

13/04/2019

EPOLL APRIL 12TH 2019

The Saint Lucian public supports the call to appoint a specialized qualified Fire Investigator in the Saint Lucia Fire Service...

https://youtu.be/-qrZ4Yd1Ctw

Here is today's question: SHOULD THERE BE GREATER CONTROL ON THE GRANTING OF CONTRACTS BY DIRECT AWARDS? Voting is easy! Just log on to HTSSTLUCIA.ORG or Fac...

09/04/2019

Andrew Holness

Recently I met with Mr. Stewart Beckford, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade and the senior leadership.

I received a comprehensive update on the work of the JFB which goes beyond fire response. Indeed my administration is moving to more strategically and comprehensively improve the response mechanisms of our first responders.
The JFB will also be rolling out a training programme which will incorporate more efficient and modern best practices.
The JFB will soon be recruiting for young persons to join their cohort.

09/04/2019

FIRE OFFICIALS WANT TRAINED INVESTIGATOR HIRED

https://youtu.be/dqwKhl-8dkg

The chairman of the St. Lucia Fire Service Association is calling on the authorities to move swiftly to appoint a fire investigator. Felix told reporters on ...

28/03/2019

CAFF 'Deeply Concerned' Over Climate Between Local Firefighters And Government - St. Lucia Times News

https://stluciatimes.com/caff-deeply-concerned-over-climate-between-local-firefighters-and-government/

The Caribbean Association of Firefighters (CAFF) has written to Saint Lucia's Fire Chief asserting that it is 'deeply concerned' about the climate between

27/03/2019

February 2, 2015
11:57 am
Fire Service Head Quarters, Castries.
Photo: Chairman of the Fire Service Association Leading Firefighter # 401 Shane Felix having a chat with Mr. Michael Chastanet, father of the Honourable Allen Chastanet, current Prime Minister of Saint Lucia. Among the things spoken about in that 2015 conversation was Michael's disappointment in the then Saint Lucia Labour Party administration's neglect of the issues highlighted during the 2014 industrial impasse under Labour rule.
#longoutstanding
#firefightersmatter

27/03/2019

Calabash TV

The advocacy continues...

President of the St. Lucia Fire Association Shane Felix joins Jessy Leonce on the Reality Show for an update on their industrial impasse

26/03/2019

Firefighters Give Timelines For Addressing Their Concerns - St. Lucia Times News

https://stluciatimes.com/firefighters-give-timelines-for-addressing-their-concerns/

Saint Lucia firefighters who returned to work last week after staging strike action, have provided timelines for the government to address their concerns.

26/03/2019

FIREFIGHTERS BACK ON THE JOB

https://www.htsstlucia.org/firefighters-back-on-the-job/

Firefighters are back on the job. They returned as the protest was beginning to take a toll on the service. Those who reported for duty were having a tough time with more than 60 percent of their c…

23/03/2019

NOW Grenada

https://www.facebook.com/NowGrenada/videos/263228001227458/

Happening now: Fire at Cherry Hill, St George

23/03/2019

Felix claims Successive Administrations have ignored Firefighters’ Pleas! | The St. Lucia STAR

https://stluciastar.com/felix-claims-successive-administrations-have-ignored-firefighters-pleas/

Ever since March 13 when Shane Felix was a guest on Newsspin, the industrial action taken by the Saint Lucia Fire Service Association has been at the forefront of public discourse.

21/03/2019

Newsmakerlive

Chairman of the Fire Service Association and Leading Firefighter Shane Felix pleading with the employer on DBS's News Maker Live to make some concessions on firefighters behalf.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=986066544931610&id=1213348545378529

17/03/2019

Saint Lucia Government Says Firefighters Strike 'Contrary To The Law' - St. Lucia Times News

https://stluciatimes.com/saint-lucia-government-says-firefighters-strike-contrary-to-the-law/

The government of Saint Lucia has asserted that a strike by firefighters which started earlier this week is against the law. The government's position was

16/03/2019

FIRE FIGHTERS DOUBLE DOWN ON DEMANDS FROM GOVERNMENT

https://youtu.be/-xULZmcqw4g

Fire fighters are doubling down on their demands that government address their longstanding grievances. The fire officers met on Friday and told Newsforce th...

15/03/2019

Saint Lucia Firefighters To Continue Strike Despite Meeting With Labour Minister - St. Lucia Times News

https://stluciatimes.com/saint-lucia-firefighters-to-continue-strike-despite-meeting-with-labour-minister/

Saint Lucia firefighters will continue strike action they started earlier this week, despite what was described as a very cordial meeting with Labour

15/03/2019

Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service

"No person was ever honoured for what he receives, Honour has been the reward for what he gave"- Calvin Coolidge
Chief Fire Officer (Ag.) Roosevelt Bruce receives his ceremonial 'Honour Guard/ Drive Through as he demits office proceeding on pre-retirement leave. Present to witness his departure was The Honourable Stuart Young, MP and his successor Deputy Chief Fire Officer (Ag.) Kenny Gopaul and other officers and civilians attached to the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service.

15/03/2019

"We are listening!" Acting PM King meets with Fire Service Association executive - St. Lucia News Online

https://www.stlucianewsonline.com/we-are-listening-acting-pm-king-meets-with-fire-service-association-executive/?fbclid=IwAR3U-mSZXTqalchu6PJntsIO-l1URoFInyxByl04UqIP4oY84TQnzGPAZPE

-

14/03/2019

Saint Lucian Firefighters matter...

13/03/2019

www.htsstlucia.org

www.htsstlucia.org

13/03/2019

FIRE FIGHTERS SERVE NOTICE OF STRIKE ACTION – HTS News 4orce

FIRE FIGHTERS SERVE NOTICE OF STRIKE ACTION – HTS News 4orce

FIRE FIGHTERS SERVE NOTICE OF STRIKE ACTION Stephy Anius March 12, 2019 Breaking News, Top Stories Leave a comment Firefighters have served government notice of industrial action starting Wednesday, March 13th, 2019. The notice was given in writing to permanent secretary in the ministry of the publi...

08/03/2019

Braving the heat and breaking barriers – firefighter Melesia Martin

https://dpi.gov.gy/braving-the-heat-and-breaking-barriers-firefighter-melesia-martin/

―first female driver of the fire truck DPI, Guyana, Friday, March 8, 2019 Braving the heat of burning buildings and hearing cries of families on the verge of losing everything takes not only courag…

08/03/2019

In the observance of Women's History month and International Women's Day (IWD), the Saint Lucia Fire Service Association recognizes three pioneering female officers who have defied the odds to excell in their profession. In clockwise direction...Assistant Divisional Officer (ADO) Tonia Albert is the first female in the history of the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) to ascend to the rank of Station Officer (middle manager) and the first to also ascend to her current ADO (Senior Management) rank. Ms. Albert was also the first female instructor at the SLFS's training academy. ADO Albert is presently the Officer in charge of the department's Fire Prevention Division.
Subordinate Officer (S/O) 335 Eve Albert is the first firefighter in the history of the SLFS to attain qualifications in the field of Fire Investigation. Her qualification created further history with the Government of Saint Lucia assigning the post of Fire Investigator to the SLFS for the first time in 2010. She completed her studies at Seneca College, Canada in 2008. Others have followed in her footsteps, however S/O 335 Albert is the most qualified in the area of Fire Investigation. She is currently the Crew/Watch Commander of Blue Watch at the Vieux Fort Fire Station.
Leading Firefighter (LFF) 479 Claudia St.Aimee Cazaubon is the first female to be assigned as an ambulance driver in the SLFS's history. She is also the department's first female fire appliance/truck driver. LFF 479 St. Aimee Cazaubon is currently the youngest female Crew/Watch Commander in charge of White Watch at the Babonneau Fire Station.
The Association has approached the Department of Gender Relations and the office of the Chief Fire Officer to collaborate in hosting an inaugural one day symposium for all female staff where their contributions to the SLFS will be recognized and appreciation shown in various forms.
Happy International Women's Day to all female staff of the Saint Lucia Fire Service.
#Changeagents
#Reform
#Collectiveaction

06/03/2019

FIRE SERVICE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT CALLS FOR RESPECT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS – HTS News 4orce

https://www.htsstlucia.org/fire-service-association-president-calls-for-respect-for-fire-fighters/

FIRE SERVICE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT CALLS FOR RESPECT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS Stephy Anius March 5, 2019 News Updates, Top Stories Leave a comment The Chairman of the Saint Lucia Fire Service Association wants more respect for fire officers. Shane Felix says the men and women of the fire service put their....

02/03/2019

Monday March 4th, 2019. MBC TV from 2030 hrs.

21/02/2019

Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority - Slaspa

Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority - Slaspa

Retiring American Airlines Captain receives honorary water salute. 🛩💧
#AmericanAirlines
#Airports
#SLASPA
#Ports
#UVF
#GFLC
#StLucia

19/02/2019

Tobago Festivals

"Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not" THE CONTESTANTS ARE COMING...
Meet Contestant #5 vying to be crowned Inter-Department Personality 2019
Show your flattery for only you can choose! The contestant with the most likes shall be chosen as the People's Choice. Voting ends Wednesday 20th February 2019 at 6pm.
Please note that only photographs posted here will be judged. Now carry on...

14/02/2019

Retire at 55 and live to 80; work till you're 65 and die at 67. Startling new data shows how work pounds older bodies. - BizNews.com

https://www.biznews.com/thought-leaders/2013/09/10/retire-at-55-and-live-to-80-work-till-youre-65-and-die-at-67-startling-new-data-shows-how-work-pounds-older-bodies

Here’s a very sobering piece from Alec Riddle who looks at the relationship between how long you work and how long you’re likely to enjoy your retirement.

12/02/2019

The Fire Service Association (FSA) is part of a Protective Services Human Rights training programme being hosted by Howard University Lecturer and Human Rights expert, Doctor Edwin Powell (seated in photo) of the United States. There are 45 attendees from across the Police, Fire, Corrections, Ports Police, City Police and Local Security Services attending the programme bringing together over two hundred (200) years of service and experience in one room. Representing the FSA are Ag. Stn. O Roserie, Lfm 401 Felix, Lfw 479 St. Aimee - Cazaubon, Fm 451 Jn. Baptiste and Fm 568 Desir. The programme started on Monday February 11 and ends on Friday February 15, 2019.

03/02/2019

Holmatro Rescue World

Holmatro Rescue World

New! Holmatro starts with a vlog about smart rescue techniques, tips and tricks, featuring our own rescue consultants. Watch the first episode below and learn how to cut hinges the smart way!

25/01/2019

January 24, 2019 Fire Service Head Quarters, Manoel Street, Castries.
Members of The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force Welfare Association (RSLPFWA), The Saint Lucia Fire Service Association (SLFSA) and the Saint Lucia Ports Police Welfare Association (SLPPWA) led by Presidents Mr. Travis Chicot, Mr. Shane Felix and Mr. Winston Henry respectively, met to discuss the formation of a Saint Lucia Protective Services Federation (SLPSF) and the benefits of such a union. Absent from today's meeting were members of the Corrections Officers Welfare Association. Other items on the day's agenda included negotiations and human rights training for members of the protective services. The meeting concluded with an agreement to draft a constitution for the proposed SLPSF and monthly meetings among the Associations representing protective service officers to chart the way forward towards forming the SLPSF.
#prtotectiveservicesfederation
#RSLPFWA
#SLFSA
#SLPPWA