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Hello everyone, Hope all is well in paradise! My wife and I plus two kids 8 and 1 have always wanted to live the island life but like most, are afraid to make the move. We have since after visiting last week decided to really give it an effort this time. She is an RN and I am in the stand by fire protection business. Stand by meaning diesel engines that supply the sprinkler heads water when there is a fire. My question is this. The regulations on the mainland are very strict for insurance reason and many weekly test have to be done on the fire protection systems to insure properly maintained equipment. I am wonder if anyone knows about the regulations on the island and if there would be a demand for a service like this?
Posted : October 28, 2005 7:08 pm
Since most construction here is primarily of concrete, there aren't all that many structures damaged by fires. There are occasional brush fires or car fires. What you do on the mainland is probably not an industry greatly in demand here. Your wife would be snapped up by the hospital in a heartbeat! How would you feel about being a kept man? 😉
The one place that may have use for your type of services would be the Hovensa oil refinery on STX, although they probably have it covered with their own department within the company. They might have an opening for you. It could be worth checking out.
Posted : November 1, 2005 8:31 pm
I was afraid there wouldnt be much demand for the industry I am fimilar with, oh well guess I can sell drinks on the beach then! Being a kept man, I dont think I would have much of a problem with that!! Any clue what the hospital pays nurses?
Dave
Posted : November 2, 2005 12:15 pm
USVI is still part of the US so fire protection codes like NFPA are still in effect, if the local code official enforces them. I would think with the high concentration of large resort-style hotels there would be a lot of sprinkled buildings.
Concrete buildings are not fireproof - fires still start because interior finishes and furnishings can still burn, causing lots of smoke which is still lethal.
$.02
Posted : December 10, 2005 8:04 pm
