Sunday, Oct. 7 begins Fire Prevention Week in the Virgin Islands at 10 a.m. with a church service at Memorial Moravian Church, followed by a motorcade to pay respect to deceased firefighters.
Other activities during the week will include a family beach day on VI/Puerto Rico Friendship Day. There will be exhibits, lectures a kids jamboree and open house at the fire stations.
Fire Marshal Glen Francis invites all resident to participate in any of the scheduled events.
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