Ghana Fire Service

Halt Reconstruction Of Kantamanto Market – GNFS

Halt Reconstruction Of Kantamanto Market – GNFS

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is raising concerns over the reconstruction of Kantamanto Market, urging traders to pause the rebuilding process. Following a devastating fire in January 2025 that destroyed hundreds of shops, GNFS emphasizes the need for proper fire-resistant materials, fire detection systems, and collaboration with fire service officials. Alex King Nartey from the GNFS highlighted the risks of using wood in the construction, calling for safer, more resilient materials. He warned that without adequate safety measures, another fire disaster could occur. The GNFS has called for consultations with traders to ensure that proper safety standards are integrated…
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How Firemen Saved A Man From Drowning In Chemu Lagoon

How Firemen Saved A Man From Drowning In Chemu Lagoon

The Ghana Fire Service has announced that its officers saved a man in his 60s from drowning in the Chemu Lagoon close the Tema, in the Greater Accra Region. In a post share on Facebook, the service narrated how its officers courageously saved the man from drowning in the lagoon. The service described how its officers used lines and a ladder to pull the dying man from the lagoon. “Rescuers from the Tema Newtown Fire Station saved an elderly man believed to be in his late sixties from drowning in the Chemu Lagoon behind the timber market in Tema. “Rescuers…
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