Fire Safety - Ghana News Express

The Chief Fire Officer of the Netherlands, Mr. Johan Tuitert, is in Ghana to assess the country’s fire outbreak situation, particularly in markets, and explore ways to support Ghana’s fire safety efforts. During a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, led by Ghana’s Chief Fire Officer, Madam Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, the Minister expressed gratitude for Mr. Tuitert’s visit, saying it would open doors for sharing best practices, collaboration, training, and logistics. Hon. Muntaka emphasized the importance of training for security officers, given the fast pace of technological advancement globally, and wished Mr. Tuitert a successful visit, hoping for recommendations to address fire outbreaks in Ghana, especially in markets. Mr. Tuitert, a highly...

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has raised concern about the ongoing rebuilding of Kantamanto market, citing a lack of essential fire safety features. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Divisional Officer I (DOI) Alex King Nartey, from the GNFS Public Relations Department, emphasized the need for fire safety installations such as extinguishers, smoke detectors, and proper access routes. He cautioned against hastily reconstructing the market using combustible materials like wood, particularly following the devastating January 2, 2025, fire. Nartey urged for the market’s reconstruction to follow modern safety standards to prevent future risks. "We are not in support of the pace of rebuilding because ideally, even if the place has to be rebuilt, it has to be done b...

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DUTCH FIRE EXPERT VISITS GHANA TO SUPPORT FIRE SAFETY EFFORTS

Rebuilding of Kantamanto must meet fire safety standards- GNFS