By Kingsley Mamore
Dambai (O/R) March 4, GNA – The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have joined forces to build a fire-resilient community in Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region.
The collaborative initiatives aim to educate residents on fire safety and prevention measures, ultimately reducing the risk of fire outbreaks in the area.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Mr Clement Kwesi Mamadu, Municipal Director of NCCE said the partnership is part of efforts to promote public safety and well-being in Ghana.
He said the NCCE and GNFS team has been engaging with local communities, schools, and marketplaces to disseminate vital information on fire prevention and safety.
Mr Mamadu emphasised that the education campaign focuses on practical steps that individuals can take to prevent fires which include switching off electrical appliances when not in use.
Keeping flammable materials away from heat sources, installing smoke detectors in homes and conducting regular fire drills.
Mr Stephen Agotor, Municipal Fire Commander of Krachi East explained that fire outbreaks can occur anywhere, at any time and can be caused by various factors, including electrical faults, unattended cooking, candles, open flames, discarded cigarettes and arson.
The team’s educational efforts have already reached the Yariga No2 community, Oti SHS, the Alibaba information and Bluegate information centres and many areas within the Municipality.
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