GNFS intensifies its fire safety education efforts in Kumasi

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), has intensified its fire safety education efforts in the Ashanti Region to stem the tide of fire outbreaks

Firefighters in the region on Tuesday March 26, 2024 hit some principal streets of Suame Municipality to engage traders and drivers on fire prevention measures.

The campaign according to them formed part of the renewed efforts by the GNFS towards educating citizens on the occurrence of fires especially during in the region.

The event was spearheaded by Fire Ladies Association in the Ashanti Region

The on street education by GNFS drawn female fire fighters from Manhyia, Breman Mampong and Offinso fire commands

Speaking to OTEC News Reporters, Emmanuel Boateng and Tracy Esselba, Mamponten District Fire Commander DOIII Akua Birago underscored the essence of ensuring fire safety at all places at all time.

She noted that public education were critical and therefore expressed GNFS’s determination to constantly go out on such education missions to the public to help reduce the menace in the region.

He added that, the team as part of their education drive distributed flyers containing their numbers to the public.

She noted the kinds of fire outbreaks to include domestic, motor traffic and industrial fires and urged the general public to pay particular attention to fire safety measures to help further reduce fire outbreaks in the area.

Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Jacob Agyenim Boateng