FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 
  
GOVERNOR MAPP MEETS WITH   
VIRGIN ISLANDS FIREFIGHTERS  
   
(July 27, 2015, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands)  This morning Governor 
Kenneth E Mapp met with several firefighters, union representatives and other concerned 
citizens.  The meeting was held at the Governor Juan F Luis Hospital Cardiac Center 
conference room.  Governor Mapp listened to the concerns of the firefighters and 
addressed several issues relating to incentive pay, step increases, staffing needs and 
diversification.  
  
“Currently there are only 64 firefighters, only 6 of which are women, in 1992 there 
were 126 firefighters on duty.  Almost half of the census for the firefighters is eligible to 
retire within two years.  Our Administration is determined to increase training and 
recruitment, improve facilities and incentive pay for the Virgin Islands Fire Department. 
My office will be looking into the hazardous pay situation, which so many of you discussed 
here today.” Stated Governor Mapp.    
  
This evening Governor Mapp will host the VIFD in a Virgin Islands Fire Services 
Promotion Ceremony at Government House in Christiansted, St. Croix.  “It is my honor 
to host this promotional ceremony of our firefighters.  These men and women continue to 
educate themselves, advance their training, therefore becoming better firefighters, 
benefitting the entire territory.” Said the Governor.  
  
The Promotional ceremonies will take place at Government House in Christiansted 
from 5:00pm to 7:00pm this evening July 27, 2015.  
  
  
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