Omanghana
The Ghana National Fire Service in the Ashanti Region has intensified its public education campaigns as part of efforts to prevent fire outbreaks and improve emergency preparedness.
The August 2026 initiative is being implemented by several district fire stations and focuses on high-risk locations such as commercial markets, schools, fuel stations, residential communities and media organizations.
According to the Ashanti Regional Fire Command, the coordinated campaign is intended to equip residents, workers and business owners with the knowledge required to prevent fires and respond effectively during emergencies.
Tepa Fire Station Trains Fuel Station Workers
Personnel from the Tepa Fire Station organized specialized fire safety training for employees of GTL, Huss and Jusbro petroleum stations.
Because fuel stations handle highly flammable products, the sessions focused on safe fuel-handling procedures, hazard identification and emergency evacuation routes.
Workers also received practical instruction on the correct use of fire extinguishers, enabling them to respond to an early-stage fire while awaiting the arrival of emergency personnel.
Boamang Command Uses Radio and Television for Education
The Boamang Fire Command expanded its public education campaign through partnerships with True Light 98.1 FM and Garden City TV.
The broadcasts allowed officers to reach residents in remote communities and explain the emergency, rescue and fire-prevention services provided by the GNFS.
Fire officers also encouraged communities and organizations to establish Community Fire Volunteer groups and Institutional Fire Brigades. These teams can provide an immediate response to small fires before fire engines and professional personnel arrive.
KNUST and Agogo Stations Promote Domestic Safety
Officers from the KNUST Fire Station visited Bomso to educate residents about common causes of household fires and practical prevention measures.
The engagement covered safe handling of electrical appliances, cooking equipment and other potential domestic fire hazards. Residents were also advised to report fire incidents promptly to reduce damage and improve emergency response.
Meanwhile, the Agogo Fire Station promoted the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System among local businesses.
Business owners and managers were urged to inspect their premises regularly and ensure that their Fire Certificates were obtained or renewed. The campaign emphasized that compliance with fire safety requirements is essential for protecting employees, customers and property.
Traders Learn How to Operate Fire Extinguishers
Fire personnel in Konongo-Odumasi held practical demonstrations for traders and other community members.
Participants were taught the P.A.S.S. method for operating a standard fire extinguisher. The procedure requires a user to pull the safety pin, aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle and sweep the extinguisher from side to side.
The exercise was intended to give participants the confidence and practical skills needed to contain small fires before they spread.
GNFS Targets Lasting Change in Public Safety
The Ashanti Regional Fire Command said sustained community engagement remains essential to reducing fire outbreaks and protecting lives and property.
The Service is also continuing school-based programs such as Operation Catch Them Young, which introduces children to fire prevention and emergency-response practices.
Through the combined outreach campaigns, the GNFS hopes to improve public safety habits, strengthen compliance with fire regulations and encourage the immediate reporting of fire emergencies across the Ashanti Region.
Source: Omanghana
