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Felix Kwakye Ofosu Condemns Attack on Class Media Group Journalist
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Felix Kwakye Ofosu Condemns Attack on Class Media Group Journalist

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has strongly condemned the assault on Samuel Addo, a journalist with the Class Media Group, allegedly carried out by some personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). In a statement addressing the incident, the Minister described the attack as “most unacceptable”, stressing that acts of violence against journalists undermine press freedom and Ghana’s democratic values. He emphasized that media practitioners must be allowed to carry out their duties without fear, intimidation, or harassment. Mr. Kwakye Ofosu assured the public that the government will not tolerate misconduct by state security agencies, adding that firm action will be taken against the rogue elements involved in the attack. According to him, approp...
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GNFS to Launch Nationwide Vehicle Fire-Extinguisher Compliance Exercise on December 18
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GNFS to Launch Nationwide Vehicle Fire-Extinguisher Compliance Exercise on December 18

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is set to begin a nationwide vehicle fire-extinguisher compliance exercise on December 18, 2025, aimed at improving road safety and reducing losses from vehicle fire outbreaks. The exercise will ensure that all vehicles operating on Ghana’s roads are fitted with functional, easily accessible, and GNFS-certified or embossed portable fire extinguishers. The operation will be led by the GNFS Fire Safety Compliance Taskforce in collaboration with the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service. According to the GNFS, the Fire Safety Compliance Taskforce is a specialized unit mandated to conduct on-the-spot fire safety inspections on vehicles, issue GNFS certification tags fo...
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Western Region GNFS holds mid-year religious Thanksgiving Service
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Western Region GNFS holds mid-year religious Thanksgiving Service

The Western Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has organised a mid-year religious Thanksgiving Service at the forecourt of its Headquarters at Fijai in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. The event was also characterised by a send-off ceremony for some retired officers, and the installation of a new Chaplain for the Command. It was held on the theme: "Be Imitators of God" (Ephesians 5:1-2)”, and attended by personnel, chaplains from various security services, including the Ghana Police, Prisons, and Ghana Air Force, some retired Fire Officers, family and friends among other people. The ceremony included a sermon, prayer session, and handover between the outgoing Chaplain, Divisional Officer (DO) III Reverend Emma Riverson, and the incoming, Assistant Divisiona...
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C/R: Five Injured in Near-Fatal Crash at Ekumfi Essakyir
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C/R: Five Injured in Near-Fatal Crash at Ekumfi Essakyir

A serious road accident occurred on the Mankessim–Apam highway at Ekumfi Essakyir, involving a DAF Articulator Truck (registration number AS 3215-25) and a Hyundai Starex minivan (registration number AKN 620XA). The collision left five individuals trapped inside the Hyundai Starex, all of whom were successfully rescued and rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency medical care. Thankfully, no fatalities were recorded. The Hyundai Starex sustained severe damage, while the DAF truck suffered partial damage to its front side. Fire and rescue personnel responded swiftly, clearing the wreckage and debris that had obstructed the road. They also recovered personal belongings from the damaged vehicles and handed them over to officers from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MT...
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GNFS Rescues Trapped Driver After Accident at Bethel Junction
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GNFS Rescues Trapped Driver After Accident at Bethel Junction

A driver was rescued from his mangled vehicle after a serious accident at Bethel Junction near New Abirem on Sunday evening. At 1836 hours, the New Abirem Municipal Fire Station received a distress call about the incident. A team of firefighters was immediately dispatched to the scene, where they found a heavily damaged vehicle with the driver trapped inside. The crew swiftly secured the area, disconnected the vehicle’s battery to prevent any fire hazards, and carefully extricated the victim at 1907 hours. The rescued driver was handed over to the National Ambulance Service (GV 810-19) for first aid and transportation to a medical facility for treatment. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred when the speeding driver hit a pothole, experienced brake failure, and lost con...
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I will be a mother for all – Chief Fire Officer declares
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I will be a mother for all – Chief Fire Officer declares

Mrs Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, the new Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Ghana National Fire Service, has pledged to be a mother for all to ensure the effective service delivery by fire officers. "Trust me when I declare that I will be a mother for all. Being a mother means the simultaneous nurturing of rewarding diligence and zero tolerance for all forms of indiscipline and laziness,” she said. "What separates the Fire Service we have now from the one we desire is our exclusive devotion to the call to duty.” Mrs Ntow Sarpong said this in her acceptance speech during a handing-over ceremony, organised by the GNFS on Monday in Accra. She took over from Mr Julius Kuunuor, the outgoing Chief Fire Officer.  "Now more than ever, I am ready to operate an open and transparent admin...
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GNFS, North Dakota National Guard train personnel to manage harzadous materials   
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GNFS, North Dakota National Guard train personnel to manage harzadous materials   

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), in collaboration with the North Dakota National Guard, has successfully concluded a week-long hazardous materials (hazmat) training for 55 selected security officers.    The programme, held at the GNFS Headquarters in Accra, saw 45 GNFS officers, five Ghana Armed Forces personnel, and five National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) officers equipped with critical skills to effectively manage hazardous materials during emergencies.   Participants engaged in both theoretical and practical simulations and were taken through the identification of hazardous substances, chemical properties, emergency response protocols, and decontamination procedures to reinforce their ability to respond to real-world incidents.   Mr Jul...
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Rebuilding of Kantamanto must meet fire safety standards- GNFS
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Rebuilding of Kantamanto must meet fire safety standards- GNFS

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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