Fire Safety Awareness Week has been postponed after firefighter Alvin Baker passed away this week.

The decision was announced today by Chief Fire Officer Lloyd Burchall, of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service.

Chief Burchall said: “We have made the decision to postpone the Fire Safety Week as we are experiencing the unexpected passing of a brother firefighter, Alvin Baker, which has and will continue to impact on the Fire Service as a whole.

“At this time, we would also like to share our condolences with his family and friends.

“We wish to inform the public and, in particular, the Island’s schools, that the Annual Fire Safety Awareness Week, which was to commence Monday, November 3, 2014, will be postponed until Monday, November 17, 2014.

“Should there be a need for clarification on this matter, kindly contact the Fire Service at 292-5555 ext 222 for further assistance.”