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| MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services is to protect and safeguard the lives and property of citizens and the general economy, by preventing or reducing the dangers and effect of fires and explosions. |
| VISION STATEMENT 1. To ensure a better equipped fire and rescue services with modern equipment responsive to the needs of the public. 2. To ensure more knowledgeable and professional Fire Fighters and positive public perceptive. |
| ST. KITTS - NEVIS FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES (NEVIS DIVISION) Emergency Phone No. 469-3444 : Fax No. (to be posted) Email Address ([email protected]) |
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| Requirements before burning.
Before burning you should visit the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services (Nevis Division) and inform them of your intention to bum. If permission is granted you would be issue an Authority To Burn Certificate (sample certificate below) - Make sure an adequate water supply is close by in case of fire spread. - Speak to your neighbors informing them of your intension to bum. - Make sure that the surrounding area is free of excess vegetation whether dry or green. - Make sure that the location of burning is properly cleared. - Never leave fire unattended. - Make sure that the trash pile is not too large. - Break up pile into smaller piles that can be easily controlled. - If fire gets out of control inform the Fire Department immediately at 469-3444. |
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| SAMPLE CERTIFICATE AUTHORITY TO BURN This certifies that permission has been granted for Ms/Mr ........................................................... of ............................................................................................... to burn trash/garbage, grass at ................................................................................ on ............................................................. at .................... am/pm .................................................. Inspecting Officer ............................................... Fire Chief ................................ Date |