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 … The post GNFS…
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has ramped up its fire safety efforts across the Eastern Region in anticipation of upcoming festivals. In Akropong, firefighters concluded a campaign of door-to-door and street outreach, educating residents on various safety measures. These included electrical safety, proper handling of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), dangers of leaving cooking unattended, the risks of burning vegetation without control, the importance of using fire extinguishers, and the necessity of promptly reporting fire incidents.
In Asamankese, the Fire Safety Education Team wrapped up a four-day initiative that reached out to health facilities, places of worship, professional groups, and other public and private organizations. Elsewhere, in New Life, Suhum Municipality, the Fire Command merged educational outreach with inspections in both commercial and residential settings.
Their focus areas encompassed LPG safety, electrical hazards, safe management of flammable materials, evacuation strategies, and the perils associated with welding and fitting tasks. They also underscored the dangers posed by sparks, flammable substances like fuel and oil, poor maintenance of living spaces, and obstructed escape routes.
The GNFS asserts that these safety initiatives will persist throughout the region to diminish fire-related risks.
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