As part of the ongoing Fire Service Safety Week campaign, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Command in the Oti Region has taken proactive steps to educate residents, particularly market women in Dambai, on essential fire safety measures.
The sensitization exercise, which covered the principal streets and market centers of Dambai in the Krachi East Municipality, aimed to equip the community with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent fire outbreaks and respond effectively to emergencies.
The campaign focused on several key areas, including the proper handling of domestic gas cylinders, common causes of fires, fire classifications, appropriate extinguishing methods, and emergency contact procedures.
Officials also emphasized the importance of using approved building materials to minimize fire risks.
Speaking to Adom News, Regional Fire Service Commander ACFO1 Prince Billy Anaglate stressed the need for greater awareness of fire hazards and preventive measures at home and in the workplace.
“Fire safety is a shared responsibility, and by educating residents and their neighbors, we can significantly reduce the risk of fire incidents in our communities,” he said.
He further urged residents to support the GNFS in its efforts to prevent and respond to fire outbreaks, adding that a collective commitment to safety would help protect lives and property.
ACFO1 Anaglate also appealed to the government to address the lack of fire hydrants and other crucial firefighting logistics to enhance the effectiveness of fire response efforts.
Market women who participated in the exercise expressed their appreciation for the initiative. While many acknowledged their awareness of fire risks, they admitted lacking proper training on how to handle fire emergencies.
Some residents praised the Oti Fire Service Command for the awareness campaign, noting that they had learned simple but effective ways to prevent fires in their homes and workplaces.
They also appealed to the GNFS to continue such education and sensitization programs to help reduce fire incidents in the area.
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