1. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), in line with its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, has issued new directives aimed at enhancing fire safety in the country’s major markets.
2. The Chief Fire Officer, Julius A. Kuunuor, has instructed that:
a. Personnel and fire appliances be deployed at various markets across the country from 1800 hours to 0600 hours daily to provide round-the-clock fire cover.
b. A dedicated task force will patrol the markets daily to ensure swift action in case of any fire outbreaks and to provide constant vigilance.
c. GNFS will establish fire units/posts in key markets across the country to intensify fire safety education, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with fire safety protocols.
e. All GNFS personnel assigned to market protection duties will submit daily Situation Reports (SITREPS) to the National Headquarters Operations (NHQ OPS INFO) platform at 0900 hours for further review and action.
f. The GNFS will work closely with market authorities, the Ghana Police Service and National Security to ensure effective surveillance, protection, and quick response to any fire-related incidents.
3. These precautionary measures come as part of a broader strategy to mitigate the risk of fire incidents in our markets.
4. These measures take immediate effect, and it underscores the GNFS’s dedication to ensuring the safety and security of markets, which are vital to the country’s economy and daily life.
5. The cooperation of all stakeholders, including market authorities, traders, and the general public, is essential for the success of this initiative.
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SIGNED
DESMOND E. ACKAH
DIVISIONAL OFFICER TWO (DO II)
HEAD OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
