The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) has closed out 2025 having responded to a total of 13,480 emergency calls, underscoring the growing and diverse demands placed on the country’s emergency response system.
In its End of Year Report dated December 31, 2025, the Fire Service outlined four main categories of incidents handled throughout the year: fire emergencies, medical calls, trauma-related incidents, and non-emergencies.
Medical emergencies accounted for the highest volume of responses, with 6,723 calls logged in 2025. These incidents ranged from cardiac arrests and respiratory distress to other urgent health-related emergencies requiring immediate intervention.
Fire-related incidents followed, with 679 fire emergencies recorded. This category included structural fires affecting homes, industrial and commercial buildings, as well as bush fires, electrical and pole fires, vehicle fires, coal pit incidents, smoke disturbances, and smoke alarm activations.
The Service also responded to 2,194 trauma-related calls, which involved physical injuries resulting from accidents, falls, and violence-related incidents, highlighting the Fire Service’s critical role beyond firefighting.
Additionally, 3,884 non-emergency calls were managed during the year. These included public assistance requests, minor investigations, and safety inspections that, while not urgent, remain vital to community well-being and prevention efforts.
The SLFS noted that the figures reflect its continued commitment to community safety, rapid response, and operational efficiency, as well as the evolving nature of emergencies faced by Saint Lucians.
As the year comes to a close, the Saint Lucia Fire Service expressed appreciation for the ongoing support and collaboration of its partners and the wider community, while extending New Year’s wishes to Saint Lucians at home and abroad.
The Service reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding lives and property as it prepares to meet the challenges of 2026.
