NTC workers sensitised to fire safety
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) yesterday held a fire safety sensitisation campaign for staff of the New Times Corporation (NTC) in Accra.
The exercise sought to raise awareness about fire prevention and safety measures in offices, homes, and business centres.
Led by Assistant Divisional Officer 1 (ADO 1) Isaac Tengfaa, the GNFS team took the NTC staff through handling domestic gas cylinders, causes of fire, classes of fire and extinguishing medium, and emergency contact numbers.
The Head of Safety, Industrial Area Fire Command said that fire could escalate when there was presence of oxygen, fuel, and heat, adding that when one of these components is absent, there would be no fire.
The session also focused on basic fire safety practices, including fire prevention.
ADOI Tengfaa stressed on the importance of reducing fire risks by properly storing flammable materials and conducting regular maintenance of electrical systems.
He emphasised that installing smoke detectors and fire alarms were the best practices for early warnings, and knowing how to use fire extinguishers for small fires was essential.
A key highlight of the training was a demonstration of evacuation plans.
Participants learned how to develop and practice escape routes in case of a fire outbreak, ensuring the safety of all occupants.
ADO 1 Tengfaa in his discussion on aspects of fire safety management outlined a comprehensive approach, including fire risk assessment, emergency planning, and training, maintaining fire protection systems, and adhering to relevant fire safety regulations and standards.
ADO I Tengfaa emphasised that fire incidents often resulted from carelessness, ignorance, or natural occurrences, all of which could be mitigated through rigorous prevention measures.
Other members of the team were ADO I Richard Mensah, ADO I Eunice Caeser and Fire Woman Anita Amponsah.
ADO I Tengfaa underscored the importance of fire safety and emergency response procedures, emphasising their role in protecting buildings, occupants, and belongings from fire risks.
Practical exercises were also conducted following the training, overseen by the GNFS team.
BY RAYMOND APPIAH-AMPONSAH AND EUGENE AMPIAW
