The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is considering the installation of smoke alarms and early warning systems at homes and public places to reduce fires.
This was revealed by Chief Fire Officer Dr Albert Brown Gaisie.
He said the initiative had become necessary due to the increasing domestic fires across the country, adding: “Once we reduce domestic fires, the battle is won.”
The Chief Fire Officer said this at the launch of the Home Fire Safety Certificate Project in the Volta Region at Ho.
He said about 99 per cent of fire incidents were domestic, indicating that the situation called for creative ways to address it.
Dr Gaisie said it was important for the citizenry to make exit plans and emergency movements easy.
Madam Helen Adjoa Ntoso, Regional Minister, challenged the public to obtain home fire safety certificates and acquire fire extinguishers to protect lives and property in the event of fire disasters, because, “no amount of money or relief item can replace life”.
Madam Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, Regional Fire Commander, said fire safety is a shared responsibility and entreated the public to welcome the Home Fire Safety project, aimed at reducing domestic fires.
Source: GNA
