Fire Service finds only five functional hydrants in Ministries enclave
Only five of about 30 fire hydrants inspected within the Ministries enclave in Accra were found to be fully functional, raising concerns about firefighting preparedness in the area. The inspection was conducted by the Greater Accra Regional Fire Command in collaboration with Ghana Water Limited as part of efforts to identify and restore faulty hydrants ahead of the fire season. Two of the…
The Greater Accra Regional Fire Command has discovered that only five out of approximately 30 fire hydrants in Accra's Ministries enclave are fully functional, prompting concerns over the area's firefighting readiness. Conducted in collaboration with Ghana Water Limited, the inspection aimed to identify and repair faulty hydrants ahead of the fire season.
Two of the inspected hydrants showed low water pressure, while the remaining 23 were non-functional. The Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) was found to have no hydrant on its premises. Regional Fire Officer ACFO II Rashid Nisawu has urged CAGD to collaborate with the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and Ghana Water Limited for the installation of a hydrant.
The inspection encompassed various government institutions, including SIGA, SSNIT, the Ministries of Transport, Roads and Highways, Energy and Finance, GRA, GHS, NLA, the Court Complex, and the Accra Sports Stadium. The Regional Fire Command sees this exercise as a proactive measure to enhance emergency response and safeguard lives and property during fires.
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