Adidome: The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has initiated a program to educate traders and stakeholders in major markets on vital fire safety measures. The effort, which commenced on Friday at the Adidome Market, is designed to provide fundamental education to the public on preventing and responding to fire incidents.
According to Ghana News Agency, the exercise is led by Assistant Divisional Officer (ADO 1) George Lumorvi, who, along with the GNFS team, offered training on handling domestic gas cylinders, understanding causes of fire, identifying classes of fire and the appropriate extinguishing medium, and knowing emergency contact numbers. The team also stressed the importance of forming a market volunteer taskforce and using certified electricians for electrical installations. The program is set to expand to other markets in the district, including Mafi Kumase.
Despite the proactive measures, the GNFS Adidome Command faces a significant challenge due to the lack of fire hydrants at strategic locations in the district, which hampers effective firefighting efforts. ADO Lumorvi has appealed to the government for assistance in resolving the fire hydrant issue, emphasizing its importance for efficient firefighting. He also called on the community to support GNFS's efforts in preventing and managing fire outbreaks.
Mr. Guggisberg Fiagbenu, the Assembly Member of the Adidome Electoral Area, has motivated the youth in Central Tongu to engage in voluntary firefighting training with the District Fire Command. He believes this training will equip the youth with basic firefighting knowledge and enable them to implement preventive measures during fire emergencies. Additionally, he has committed to work with firefighters and the education directorate to set up fire cadets in schools within the community.
This initiative is part of GNFS's broader efforts to enhance fire safety education in markets nationwide, following a series of recent fire outbreaks in various locations. The GNFS is dedicated to minimizing fire incidents and fostering fire safety awareness among traders and market stakeholders. The exercise was attended by traders, stakeholders, and community leaders, who expressed gratitude for the initiative and vowed to support GNFS's fire safety awareness endeavors in the community.
