GNFS trains Gambibgo health staff on fire safety
Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) organised a fire safety education session for staff of the Gambibgo Health Centre as part of efforts to strengthen fire prevention awareness and improve emergency response preparedness at health facilities. The exercise was carried out by a Fire Safety Education Team from the Zuarungu Fire Station and led by Station Officer Grade One (STNO I) Akokre Edward. According to a statement issued by GNFS in the Upper East Region on Tuesday, May 26, the team educated participants on the elements and classes of fire, as well as the appropriate extinguishing agents to be used in dealing with different types of fires.
The session also focused on common causes of fire outbreaks, including negligence, carelessness, ignorance, and acts of arson. Participants were further taken through major electrical fire hazards such as socket overloading, illegal power connections, and leaving electrical appliances unattended. The fire officers also educated the health centre staff on the safe handling and use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), stressing the need for strict adherence to safety measures to prevent possible explosions and fire outbreaks.
As part of the engagement, the team explained emergency reporting procedures and shared the direct contact line of the Zuarungu Fire Station with participants. The GNFS said the education formed part of its continuous public safety campaign aimed at reducing fire outbreaks through awareness creation and community engagement across the region.
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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Upper East Region engaged staff at the Gambibgo Health Centre. The training session focused on fire safety- but what vital information was shared to improve emergency response?
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