GNFS Goes Digital, Introduces Automated Fire Compliance System
CFO Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has gone digital with the nationwide rollout of the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS) to computerise Read More... The post GNFS Goes Digital, Introduces Automated Fire Compliance System appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has transitioned to a fully digital fire compliance and safety system called Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS). This initiative, announced on August 28, 2026, aims to replace paper-based processes with an integrated digital platform accessible at www.afcas.gnfs.gov.gh. The new system automates the application, inspection, approval, and renewal of fire permits and certificates, reducing processing time from 21 days to a maximum of 10 days.
It also includes a fire equipment tagging and tracking system to maintain a national inventory of safety equipment, thermal imaging for wiring certification, 24-hour digital surveillance, and a training and certification system for officers and service providers. The reform is necessary due to the prevalence of properties lacking valid fire certificates and the vulnerabilities of paper-based systems to forgery and weak enforcement.
Major fire disasters in 2025 and 2026 have underscored the urgency of this reform. Chief Fire Officer Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, the first female leader of the GNFS, emphasizes the importance of open, transparent, and accountable service delivery. All property owners and vehicle owners are required to apply through the AFCAS portal, with newly imported fire equipment tagged upon entry and existing equipment inspected and tagged within six months of the announcement.
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