Vivian Parker
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vivian Parker is a key figure in the emergency response services in Antigua and Barbuda. He recently gained recognition for his leadership during an emergency landing of an Amerijet cargo plane at VC Bird International Airport. Under his direction, various emergency teams, including police, fire services, and medical personnel, were mobilized swiftly to ensure the safety of the aircraft's occupants. Parker emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts among emergency agencies, noting the potential risks involved due to the aircraft carrying a significant amount of jet fuel. His effective management and rapid response were praised as essential in averting a potentially catastrophic situation.
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Fire Chief Vivian Parker emphasized the critical importance of the training, particularly given the unique challenges of airport emergency response operations.
Firefighters participate in critical airport safety exercises at Crabbs facility
Unknown· 2025-06-19
Fire Chief Vivian Parker stated that he has no knowledge of any arrest linked to the incident.
Former daycare center razed by weekend fireUnknown· 2025-06-17
Fire Chief Vivian Parker is investigating a fire that razed an unoccupied wooden structure.
Mystery fire at Perry BayUnknown· 2025-06-10The Chief of Fire Department, Vivian Parker, attended the road show for a first-hand view of the vehicles.
Antigua and Barbuda reinforces green energy goals at Regional E-Mobility ConferenceUnknown· 2025-04-16
Fire Chief Vivian Parker noted his intention to establish a Fire Cadet Corps after separation from the police.
AG aims for ‘tight-knit legislation’ to eliminate legal loopholes in Police BillUnknown· 2025-03-14
Fire Chief ACP Vivian Parker welcomed the addition of the trucks as he underscored their importance for national security.
Fire Department commissions five new trucksUnknown· 2025-03-08
Vivian Parker is the Fire Chief and Assistant Commissioner of Police who oversaw the inspection of the new fire trucks.
Fire Department welcomes new fleet of trucksUnknown· 2025-03-01
Vivian Parker, the Fire Chief Assistant Commissioner of Police, stated he knew nothing about the controlled explosion incident.
Fire Chief says his dep’t has no knowledge of ‘controlled explosion’ at ‘Stanford Tower’Unknown· 2025-02-21Assistant Commissioner of Police and Fire Chief Vivian Parker said emergency teams were rapidly mobilized for both incidents.
Two aircraft that made emergency landings at VCBIA on Thursday are still in AntiguaUnknown· 2025-02-15Fire Chief, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vivian Parker praised the quick response of emergency teams to the Amerijet cargo plane's emergency landing.
Teams praised for quick response to Amerijet’s emergengy landing at VC Bird Int’l AirportUnknown· 2025-02-14