GNFS intensifies fire safety education across Eastern Region ahead of festive season

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has intensified its fire safety campaign across the Eastern Region as part of efforts to prevent fire outbreaks and improve emergency preparedness.

In Akropong, firefighters wrapped up a door-to-door and street sensitization campaign ahead of the Akuapem Ridge Odwira and Ohum festivals.

Residents were educated on electrical safety, proper handling of LPG, dangers of unattended cooking, indiscriminate bush burning, use of fire extinguishers and the need for early reporting of fire emergencies.

In Asamankese, the Fire Safety Education Team concluded a four-day exercise targeting health facilities, churches, professional associations, and other public and private institutions.

Meanwhile at New Life in the Suhum Municipality, the Fire Command combined education with inspections in shops and households.

The exercise focused on LPG safety, electrical hazards, handling of combustible materials, evacuation procedures, and risks linked to welding and fitting operations. Officers also highlighted dangers posed by sparks, fuel, oil, overloaded sockets, poor housekeeping and blocked exits.

The Service says the campaigns will continue across the region to reduce fire risks.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme