GNFS Trains Kwabre East Children in Fire Safety for Christmas
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is prioritizing fire safety training for children in the Kwabre East Municipality. With Christmas approaching, this initiative aims to equip youngsters with essential knowledge on how to respond during a fire emergency.
Importance of Fire Safety Education
Reports indicate that children represent a significant proportion of burn victims, particularly in domestic settings. Given the rising number of fire incidents, the GNFS underscores the necessity of proactive education.
Training Session at Modern School of Technology
During a recent Career Day event at the Modern School of Technology in Bosore, Ashanti Region, Municipal Fire Commander DO II Akua Brago highlighted the importance of engaging children in fire safety practices. She stated, “The little that they learn, they teach their parents when they go home.”
- Location: Kwabre East Municipality
- Event Date: November 28
- Key Person: DO II Akua Brago
- School: Modern School of Technology
- Principal: David Atuahene
Commitment to Fire Safety Awareness
David Atuahene, the Principal of the Modern School of Technology, echoed the need for comprehensive fire safety education for students. He remarked, “Fire is becoming a problem in this country, and therefore, children must be taught how to prevent and respond to fires.”
The collaboration between the GNFS and educational institutions aims to instill critical fire safety knowledge in the younger generation, reducing the risk of fire-related incidents during the festive season and beyond.
