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04/08/2023

RIV PROTOTYPE FOR GNFS ARRIVES IN GHANA

The Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, Mr. Julius Kuunuor earlier this afternoon inspected the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) prototype received from Toyota Ghana with some Directors of the Service at National Headquarters.

The Service is expecting 200 of these RIVs in the country by close year to augment its aging fleets of rescue and firefighting engines. The RIVs shall be deployed to accident prone areas, strategic locations with sensitive national installations and all District Fire Stations without fire engines in the country.

This Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RVI) prototype is a compact perfect all-rounder search, rescue and firefighting vehicle that will help the Service to promptly respond to emergencies even in difficult terrain. It is specifically designed and fitted to extinguish small fires, vehicular fires, rescue trapped people from buildings, pump floodwater from flooded areas, and attend to Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs) incidents.

Filed on Thursday, August 03, 2023

11/06/2023

Our fitness level is unmatched…….we train so hard to get the dangerous tasks you are afraid of and associated with fire and related emergencies executed with ease. No wonder our compatriots call us “The Bravest who do not take cover”

21/04/2023

Awesome congratulations🎉🎊🎈to the Recruits of Recruit Course 54 who to recently passed out from FATS for displaying their rescue prowess from a height using a ladder and rescue lines.

21/04/2023

GNFS TO SET UP A FIRE POST AT MOLE NATIONAL PARK AT LARABANGA IN THE WEST GONJAH MUNICIPALITY

The Savannah Regional Fire Command of the Ghana National Fire Service to establish a Fire Post at the Mole National Park to safeguard the facility by forestalling undesired fires that threaten the lives and safety of Tourists and the existence of the flora and fauna species at the Park.

The Savannah Regional Fire Commander, ACFO | Emmanuel Ofori Adjei and his team after enjoying a safari around the Park were grateful for the invitation, the quality of the environment and measures in place to attract tourists from all over the world. ACFO I Ofori Adjei, however, reiterated the need for the Management of the Park to collaborate with the Service to establish a Fire Post to safeguard the lives of the workers, tourists, flora and fauna species, the environment and other investments at the facility from the ravages of fire.

The Manager of the Mole National Park, Mr. Ali Mahama on his part gave the Commander and his team the brief history of the Park in terms of the size and species classification and consented to the collaboration for the Service to set up the Fire Post at the Facility. Special thanks to the team from the facility who took the Fire Commander and his team to see the biggest elephant and other flora and fauna species at the Park on the safari.

Savannah Region
Filed by the PRO,
(Friday, April 21, 2023)

15/04/2023

1,296 FIRE SERVICE RECRUITS PASS OUT FROM FATS IN ACCRA

One Thousand Two Hundred and Ninety-Six (1,296) Recruits of Ghana National Fire Service have passed out successfully after undergoing a twelve-week intensive training at the National Fire Academy and Training School (FATS) at James Town in Accra having possessed the requisite qualifications and passed the pre-recruitment medical examination and selection process.

Recruit Course 54 is comprised of 678 Males and 618 Females from the various regions across the country. The Recruits reported at FATS on Sunday, January 22, 2023 to commence their training in basic firefighting programme.

The Recruit training programme was aimed at exposing the Recruits to the rudiments of firefighting through a “hands-on”approach to developing Recruits’ operational competence across subjects such as familiarization of equipment, hoses and fittings, hydrant and hose standard practices, chemistry/physics of combustion, pumps and primers, among others.

13/04/2023

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08/04/2023

FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION AT CHIRAA MAIN LORRY STATION

The Fire Safety team from the Bono Regional Fire Command, in collaboration with the Road Safety Authority, embarked on safety education at Chiraa main lorry station. This was done to sensitize drivers and the general public on the need to be safety conscious at all times, especially during this Easter festive season.

The drivers were enlightened on good housekeeping, the role of the individual in fire prevention, fire extinguishers, and the need to have one in their vehicles, homes, and workplaces. They were also briefed by the Road Safety Authority team on how to stay safe from accidents during this Easter season by driving safely.

The driver unions were full of praise for the education given them and requested that it should be done periodically to keep them updated on modern safety trends.

Filed by the PRO,
Bono Region
(Thursday, April 6, 2023)

29/03/2023

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 !!

°°Those(first batch) who Missed our calls..
°°Those who Supposed to join the first batch for Medicals...
°°Those who didn't receive our call...
°° And also those who received our calls but were not able to attend to the Medical centers due to some peculiar reasons.

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16/03/2023

Hundreds of Occupants were safely rescued and evacuated from the smoky and fire ridden portion of the Kejetia market by the Firefighters and Rescuers at the time of the fire. 5 Civilian Casualties were recorded. 3 were treated on the spot and discharged by Personnel of the National Ambulance Service. The other 2 injured whose condition were critical are still receiving medical attention at the Manhyia Government Hospital and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital respectively.

Kudos to the Firefighters from the Kejetia Fire Post, Kumasi Metro, Komfo Anokye, Manhyia, Regional Headquarters SubStation, Breman and KNUST Fire Stations for the yeoman's job. Special thanks to the Personnel of the Ghana Police, Kejetia Security, NADMO and Workers of Contracta Construction Company for extending operational support for a successful incident management.

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16/03/2023

HO CENTRAL MARKET SAVED FROM FIRE

The timely intervention of the firefighters from Ho Municipal Fire Station and Hc Regional Headquarters led to the salva of four (4) container shops and other used for various commercial purpose

The gallant crew managed to prevent from spreading to adjoining shops. Th cause of the fire is still under investiga

Kudos

to the men from the responding Stations.

Filed by the PRO, Volta Region

(Tuesday, March 14, 2023)

16/03/2023

UPDATE ON THE NEW KEJETIA MARKET:- Fire finally extinguished.

The fierce fire which started at 1615 hours but relayed to the GNFS at 1630 hours got completely extinguished at 1930 hours by the gallant and dexterous Firefighters.

The first appliance got to the fire scene at 1633 hours. It took less than 10 minutes for 4 other fire engines to arrive at the scene to augment with firefighting with the support from the activation of the automatic firefighting equipment at the facility.

No known Firefighter injuries. Civilian casualties yet to be ascertained. Fire damage to stores and wares in the affected portions is extensive.

30 shops used for the sale of hardware materials including carbide, turpentine, paints and other highly flammable solvents were extensively damaged. 3 shops and their contents in the enclave were partially damaged by the ruinous fire.

217 out of 250 shops and their contents at the affected extension end of the Kejetia Market were salvaged from the ruinous fire by the Firefighters.

Fire investigation has commenced to unravel the origin and cause of the ruinous fire.

Special thanks to the Personnel of the Ghana Police, Kejetia Security, NADMO and Contracta Construction Company for extending operational support to the Ghana National Fire Service.

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15/03/2023

AGONA SWEDRU FIRE STATION RECEIVED A TRICYCLE MOUNTED WITH A FEATHER WIEGHT PUMP
FROM AN NGO

The Agona Swedru Fire Station received a Feather weight Pump from the NGO PS Trade in Germany. ADOI Desmond Odidja expressed his gratitude on behalf of the Municipal Commander and promised to make effective use of the equipment.

PS Trade Ghana's country director, Matthew Freeman, also expressed his appreciation and pledged continuous support. The Tricycle Mounted with a Feather Weight Pump is expected to be useful in rescue and firefighting due to its easy mobility.

Filed by the PRO,
Central Region
(Tuesday, February 14, 2023)

15/03/2023

FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION AT THE NEWLY OPENED NASONA OIL FILLING STATION IN SAWLA.

The Sawla Fire Station Safety Team led by ADO II Saani has educated five (5) fuel pump attendants and their manager at the Nasona filling station in Sawla.

They were educated on the do's and don'ts of the fuel pumps and the safety measures to put in place at the premises.
They were also taught how to use the fire extinguisher to tackle fires at their initial stages.

Filed by the PRO,
Savannah Region
(Tuesday, February 14, 2023)

10/03/2023

from the State of the Nation Address delivered by H. E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana at the State House, Osu-Accra, Wednesday, March 8th, 2023.

05/03/2023

PUMP ATTENDANTS OF SO ENERGY LIMITED SCHOOLED ON FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT IN BUIPE

The Safety Team of the Buipe Fire Station reached the Pump Attendants of the So Energy Limited on Friday, March 03, 2023 and trained them on Fire Safety Management on their premises in Buipe in the Savannah Region.

They were taken through basic theory of fire, its elements, classes and how to practically manage fire with fire extinguishers. They were also enlightened on how to effectively adhere to the various safety protocols at the Fuel Station.

Well done✊❤️✌️ for a great job.

to STNO II Mankri Yaw

Filed by the PRO, Savannah Region (Friday, March 03, 2023)

05/03/2023

22 RETIRING OFFICERS GIVEN A BEFITTING SENDOFF IN GREATER ACCRA REGION

The Greater Accra Regional Welfare Association under the auspices of its welfare fund on Friday, March 03, 2023 organized a befitting and colorful sendoff ceremony in honor of 22 retiring Officers at the forecourt of the Greater Accra Regional Headquarters to appreciate their long years of service to the Service and the Nation.

In attendance were the Acting Director for Welfare, ACFO I Elizabeth Amoako, the Greater Accra Regional Fire Commander ACFO I Roberta Aggrey Ghanson, Commanding Officer of the NHQ, ACFO I James Kwarteng and the President of the Retired Fire Officers Association (REFOA), DCFO David Alleonu (rtd) management of the Greater Accra Regional Fire Command (GARFC) as well as family and friends of the retirees. ACFO I Elizabeth Amoako, who represented the Chief Fire Officer at the event, in her address congratulated all the retirees for their hard work during their time in active service. She also urged them to live a healthy and decent lives.

The Greater Accra Regional Fire Commander, ACFO I Roberta Aggrey Ghanson, in her address commended Personnel of the GARFC as well as the Executive body of the Greater Accra Regional Welfare Association (GARWA) who manages the Welfare fund for their immense contributions in ensuring the success of the ceremony. She further tasked Personnel in active service to work hard to educate the public to reduce the rate of fire outbreaks in the region. The retiring officers were each presented with a citation an a brand new chest freezer. Please join us in wishing our 22 retirees a long, happy and fulfilling retirement.

Filed by the PRO,
Greater Accra Region
(Saturday, March 04, 2023)

16/02/2023

UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA (UEW) EDUCATES GNFS PERSONNEL ON MENTAL HEALTH

Mr. Samuel Danquah, a Certified Counsellor and Lecturer at the Counseling Psychology Department of the University of Education, Winneba was at the premises of the Winneba Fire Station on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 to educate Personnel on how to overcome issues relating to mental health in order to serve the Municipality and the Country well.

Areas touched include but not limited to self awareness, self control, self care etc. All questions relating to mental health was answered perfectly by the resource person.

ADO II Jude Oppong Manu, who is the Municipal Training Officer, speaking on behalf of the Municipal Commander expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Samuel Danquah and his team for sharing with Personnel such a thoughtful lecture. He assured them of putting into practice all what had been taught to make working in the Service more enjoyable.

Filed by the PRO, Central Region (Wednesday, February 15, 2023)

20/01/2023

𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐁𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐍𝐅𝐒

A high powered delegation from the Malta led by its Minister of Foreign, European Affairs and Trade, Hon. Dr. Ian Borg paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Fire Officer, Julius Kuunuor, his Management and Staff of the Service at the National Headquarters on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

A Guard of Honour Parade was inspected by the Maltese Delegation before the meeting with Management and Personnel of the Service.

Issues discussed centered on strengthening the bilateral relations that had existed between the Government of Malta and Ghana and by extension GNFS since 2017.

The Chief Fire Officer expressed his appreciation to the delegation for the visit and assured of further and enhanced cooperation between the GNFS and Malta.

04/01/2023

ASANKRANGWA FIRE STATION IN FOCUS

The current state of the new befitting Fire Station under construction in Asankrangwa. Project which started in November 09, 2022 now at roof level.

Special thanks to the Wasa Amenfi West Municipal Assembly in the Western Region headed by Hon. Lord Nana Tandoh for prioritizing this project and getting it to this stage.

02/01/2023

TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES

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Sturdy rise in fire cases during the Christmas festivities.

A clarion call for the Media to use its platform to educate the masses on fire prevention and the general public to adhere to basic fire safety precautions to end this negative trend of fires in the Country.

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02/01/2023

25/12/2022

🎄Merry Christmas to you and your families🎄.

Never fill your home with flames this festive season but let the love, goodness, peace and the joy of God continually be your portion as you enjoy yourselves in moderation while prioritizing your own Fire Safety🎄🤶🎈🔥🎁🎈🎉
Have a joyous and fire-free festive season.

12/12/2022

FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION AT LIBERTY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, KOFORIDUA

As part of the drive to reduce the occurrence of fire outbreaks during the yuletide and harmattan seasons, the Regional Safety Department took the staff and students of the Liberty Educational Institute in Koforidua through fire education.

Participants were taken through the causes of fire, classes of fire, good housekeeping and the use of a fire extinguisher.

The interactive session afforded participants the chance to ask questions and to dissuade participants about common misconceptions regarding the GNFS.

Filed by the PRO, Eastern Region (Friday, December 9, 2022)

15/11/2022

FIRE DESTROYS TWO BEDROOMS OF GOOD HOPE HOSTEL AT ABBOSEY OKAI IN ACCRA Firefighters from Circle Fire Station earlier this morning at 0857 hours, responded to a fierce blaze involving two (2) bedrooms on the topmost floor at Good Hope Hostel at Abbosey Okai near the Central Mosque in Accra.

It took the gallant Firefighters 9 minutes to arrive at the affected two (2) storey building to tactically confine and contain the situation within 17 minutes after arrival in the affected two (2) bedrooms only. Fortunately, all occupants escaped safely and unhurt before the arrival of the responding crew.

The cause of the fierce fire which was finally knocked out at 0953 hours without recording any casualty is yet to be determined by Fire Investigators.

Furniture, beds, beddings and personal effects in the affected two (2) bedrooms on the top floor were badly burnt.

Kudos 💯✌️ to the dexterous and plucky Firefighters who succeeded in tactically salvaging other rooms on the topmost floor and the remaining rooms on the lower floors of the affected two (2) storey building from fire damage.

Filed by the PRO,
Greater Accra Region
(Tuesday, November 15, 2022)

15/11/2022

GNFS TRAINS GHANA HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY SECURITY GUARDS ON BASIC FIRE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT

The Sefwi Wiawso Municipal Fire Command of the Ghana National Fire Service ably headed by DO II Joseph Amihere and his team, organized an intensive fire safety and management training program for the Sefwi Wiawso Ghana Highways Authority Security Guards.

The training program was to equip the Participants with basic knowledge in fire safety, hazard identification and assessment, effective communication, physical fitness, foot drills, security and fire management at the workplace.

The Regional Director of Ghana Highways Authority, Engineer Osei Bonsu in his closing remarks was thankful to the Service for the knowledge imparted and entreated Participants to put what they've been taught into practice.

Kudos 100 to the Facilitators for a good job done.

Filed by the PRO,
Western North Region
(Saturday, November 12, 2022)

16/10/2022

Spectacular drill movements of Recruit Course 53 D at the recent passing out parade at the Fire Academy and Training School located at James Town in Accra

25/09/2022

OVER 120 WOODEN MAKESHIFT STRUCTURES RUINED BY FIRE AT KOKOMPE NO. 1 TIMBER MARKET SLUM-TAKORADI

A late distress fire call up to the Apremdo Fire Service led to the massive destruction of over 120 habitable wooden makeshift structures at Kokompe No. 1 Timber Market Slum in Takoradi.

3 fire engines were mobilized to the fire scene to fully extinguish the heavy fire which started at 1320 hours and relayed to GNFS at 1401 hours.

The cause of this heavy and fast spreading fire which did not record any casualty and took 3 hours 47 minutes to be knocked out is yet to be determined.

Kudos to STNO I Issifu and the other firefighting Crew for a great job done.

Filed by the PRO, Western Region (Thursday, September 16, 2022)

25/09/2022

FIRE DESTROYS A BENZ SALOON CAR IN TAMALE

The timely intervention of Firefighters from the Northern Regional Headquarters Sub Station led by SubO Abubakar Ibrahim prevented a Benz Saloon Car with registrations number DV 947G-22 from total fire damage at Lamashegu 2nd roundabout, near the Police Station in Tamale.

It took Firefighters 15 minutes after arrival to completely extinguish the raging fire thereby saving the rear of the affected car from total fire ruins without recording any casualty.

The fire was caused by spillage of fuel (petrol) from a ruptured fuel hose in the engine compartment. The engine and the front passenger compartments suffered extensive fire damage.

Filed by the PRO,

Northern Region (Friday, September 23, 2022)

03/09/2022

FIRE GUTS A ROOM IN A SIX BEDROOM STOREY BUILDING AT 1ST PLATEAU LOOP, ADJIRIGANOR IN ACCRA

Two (2) pumps from Legon and Madina Fire Stations were dispatched to last Friday's fire which destroyed a walk-in wardrobe and other personal effects in a room of a six bedroom storey building with house number No. 17 at 1st Plateau Loop, Adjiriganor behind the late President Rawlings residence in Accra.

It took Firefighters 20 minutes to bring the smoky fire under control after receiving the distress fire call at 1152 hours on Friday, September 02, 2022. The fire was finally knocked out in the affected room at 1328 hours without recording any casualty as residents were successfully evacuated to total safety.

Fire Investigators are working hard to bring finality to the origin, cause and circumstances that led to this fire that destroyed the walk-in wardrobe and other personal effects in the affected room. Fire was successfully confined to the affected room only.

The remaining 5 bedrooms and their contents were salvaged from fire damage by the plucky Firefighters.

Filed by the PRO,

Greater Accra Region (Saturday, September 03, 2022)

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16/08/2022

GNFS TRAINS ITS DRIVERS

The Management of the Ghana National Fire Service has commenced a Refresher Training Course for all drivers employed in the Service at the Fire Academy and Training School (FATS) James Town, Accra in order to prevent the spate of fire engines accidents in the country and as well as sharpen the driving skills of the drivers.

The two (2) weeks intensive training program which is slated for two (2) batches, started on Monday, August 15, 2022 with 344 drivers as the first batch drawn from the nineteen (19) Administration Fire Commands of the Service. The first batch is expected to end their training on Saturday, August 20, 2022 to make way for the second batch which is made up of over 300 drivers to also commence their training on Monday, August 22, 2022 and end on Friday, August 27, 2022.

The Deputy Commandant of FATS, DO I Ellis Robertson Okoe who represented the Commandant during the opening ceremony for the course, welcomed the participants into the school and described the course as timely and thanked the Chief Fire Officer and his Management team for ensuring this important program.

A speech was read on behalf of the Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Mr Julius Kuunour by the Director Technical Services, DCFO Frances Rockson in which she revealed the premium the CFO places on in-service training some Metropolitan, Municipal and District Fire Officers in Effective Leadership Course and Fire Safety Inspectors Course for all Regional Fire Safety Officers. She was delighted that it was now the turn of the drivers.

According to CFO Kuunuor, "the role of the driver in the success of any firefighting operation is very critical in saving lives and property. And that when responding to fire and related emergency calls, the lives and safety of the driver and crew members; other road users as well as the victims and their property are equally are important and therefore drivers must take serious precaution to arrive safely at the incident ground".

A speech was read on behalf of the Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Mr Julius Kuunour by the Director Technical Services, DCFO Frances Rockson in which she revealed the premium the CFO places on in-service training some Metropolitan, Municipal and District Fire Officers in Effective Leadership Course and Fire Safety Inspectors Course for all Regional Fire Safety Officers. She was delighted that it was now the turn of the drivers.

13/08/2022

Join us on Friday, 12th August, 2022 at exactly 1400hrs as we bring you live coverage of Recruit Course 55 Passing-Out Parade from the Fire Academy and Training School (FATS).

09/08/2022

Eleven(11) fire officers dismissed

05/08/2022

UPDATE FROM THE BUBUASHIE FIRE

Fire has been extinguished...No casualty recorded despite some losses

Kudos to the Gallant officers from Circle and National Headquarters Sub Station

04/08/2022

Fierce fire at a 5 Storey Building at Tudu, American House Building!. The fire has been contained from spreading to the other floors 4 floors due to the amazing efforts of our men on the scene.

5 Fire Appliances from Accra City, Accra Regional (Fire Tender and Turn Table Ladder), Ministries and National Headquarters are at scene working Hard to completely douse the fire ....

Stay tuned for further information!

20/07/2022

Adhere and remain safe

19/07/2022

GNFS Mid-Year Fire and Related Incident Statistics for First Half of Year (January to June) 2022.

17/07/2022

Happy blessed and blissful birthday @ ACFO I Olivia Ayem. More healthy long life to do more for the Bono Regional Fire Command and GNFS🎊🎊🎊

17/07/2022

DIRECTOR LOGISTICS VISITS AND INSPECTS ONGOING PROJECTS IN ASHANTI REGION

In line with the Chief Fire Officer's guidelines for the year 2022 and the desire to improve upon the logistical needs of the Service, the Director of Logistics, DCFO Heroine Boakye visited and inspected the ongoing renovation works at the Ashanti Regional Fire Commander's residence in Kumasi on Friday 8th of July, 2022.

DCFO Boakye, defied the rains and together with the Ashanti Regional Fire Commander, ACFO I Henry Fatai Giwah and other Senior Officers in the region to visit and also acquaint herself with other projects currently on-going at the Regional Headquarters, the Metropolis and Fire House at Amakom including lands belonging to the Service.

The Director logistics after the inspection pledged Management's support to see the Ashanti Regional Fire Commander's residence renovated and also assist the Command to complete the other projects.

Filed by the PRO, Ashanti Region

19/06/2022

𝐆𝐍𝐅𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄.
Press Release on Recruitment into the Ghana National Fire Service.

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