The Volta Regional Fire Command in collaboration with the National Road Safety Authority(NRSA) have embarked on safety education at Ho main lorry station for drivers and passengers.
The exercise was to sensitize drivers and the general public on the need to be safety conscious at all times, especially during this festive and harmattan season.
The drivers were enlightened on good housekeeping, the role of the individual in fire prevention, fire extinguishers, and the need to have one in their vehicles.
They were also educated by the Road Safety Authority team on how to stay safe from accidents during this Christmas season by driving safely.
The Volta Regional Safety Inspector of the Fire Service, DOII Charles Tisong, said the education sought to remind drivers to safeguard themselves and their passengers in case of any fire outbreak on the road.
He noted that, due to the fire safety education, the number of vehicular outbreaks in the region have reduced drastically, hence the need for continuation.
DOII Tisong also cautioned drivers without fire extinguishers in their vehicles to get one and those whose have expired or not functioning properly to get a new one.
The Assistant Planning Manager at the National Road Safety Authority Ho, Bismark Ellom Sakitey highlighted that, the collaboration was very important, serving as a refresher course and eye opener as the same time.
Some drivers speaking in an interview with Adom News were full of praise and requested that the sensitisation should be done periodically to keep them updated on modern safety trends.
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