GOVERNMENT OF 
THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS 
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 
VIRGIN ISLANDS FIRE and EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 
“Providing Safety, Service, and Satisfaction” 
 
St. Thomas/St. John: 1005 Ross Taarneberg, St. Thomas, VI  00802 ~ Tel: (340) 774-7610 
 
 
St. Croix: No. 3019 Orange Grove, St. Croix, VI  00820 ~ Tel: (340) 773-8050 ~ Fax: (340) 773-8032 
 
September 30, 2025 
 
Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol 
Commissioner 
Department of Planning and Natural Resources 
45 Estate Mars Hill 
Frederiksted, STX 00840 
 
Dear Commissioner Oriol: 
The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) respectfully requests a 
determination of Coastal Consistency for the Fortuna Fire Station (Project No. 85069, HMGP 
4340-0162) located at 3C-C-1 Estate Fortuna, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. 
The fire station sustained damage during Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and FEMA has approved 
funding for the demolition and reconstruction of the station as well as the construction of an 
internal safe room. The reconstruction of the station is funded by the Public Assistance program, 
(Project No.: 85069, PW 979), and the construction of the safe room is funded by the Hazard 
Mitigation Grant Program (Project No.: HMGP 4340-0162). 
VIFEMS currently occupies a modular facility located at the site, which will be removed prior to 
construction. 
The proposed activity is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the Virgin Islands 
Coastal Zone Management Program and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such 
program. VIFEMS therefore requests a Consistency Determination. 
Attached is a detailed report, which demonstrates the project’s compliance with the Coastal Zone 
Management Program. 
Should you have any questions or require anything further, please feel free to contact us. 
 
 
Respectfully, 
 
 
Antonio Stevens 
Director 
 
 
Atts: 
Federal Consistency Report  
 
Hydrology Study Report