The Saint Lucia Fire Service has released its annual review of emergency responses for 2025, revealing a demanding year marked by a high volume of calls across fire, medical, trauma, and non-emergency categories.
According to the Saint Lucia Fire Service, a total of 13,480 calls were recorded throughout the year, underscoring the critical role played by fire officers in safeguarding lives and property across the island.
Fire Service Press Officer Sherise John provided a detailed breakdown of the figures, noting that fire-related incidents, while significant, accounted for a smaller share of total responses when compared to medical emergencies.
“With a total of 679 fire emergencies, this category includes all house, industrial, commercial fires, bush fires, electrical fires, vehicle fires, coal pits, smoke disturbances, and smoke alarm activations,” John explained.
Medical emergencies represented the largest category of calls handled by the Fire Service in 2025.
John reported that there were “a total of 6,723 medical calls,” which included “all medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory issues, and other urgent health concerns requiring immediate assistance.” The figures highlight the Fire Service’s expanding role as a critical first responder in medical crises, often providing life-saving care before patients reach medical facilities.
Non-emergency calls also made up a substantial portion of the Fire Service’s workload. These incidents, while not immediately life-threatening, still required professional attention and resources.
John explained that “non-emergency calls encompass situations that do not require immediate fire or medical intervention, such as public assistance, minor investigations, and safety inspections.”
Trauma-related incidents formed another significant category of responses. “With a total of 2,194 trauma calls, this category covers incidents involving physical trauma, including accidents, falls, and violence-related injuries,” John stated. These calls often involved serious injuries and required rapid assessment and stabilization by fire officers at the scene.
The 2025 statistics paint a clear picture of the diverse and growing demands placed on the Saint Lucia Fire Service. Beyond fires, officers are increasingly called upon to respond to medical and trauma emergencies, reinforcing the importance of continued training, public awareness, and investment in emergency response services to meet the needs of the population.