The Head of the Public Relations Department of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), DO2 Desmond Ackah, says intensified fire safety education across the country has significantly improved fire response outcomes.
He noted that as a result of sustained public sensitisation efforts, properties valued at more than GH¢300 million were saved between January and September 2025.
According to the GNFS PRO, continuous education has improved how people respond when fires break out, enabling early interventions before situations escalate.
As a result, there has been a 35 per cent increase in “out-on-arrival” incidents — cases where fires are largely brought under control by residents before firefighters arrive.
Mr Ackah explained that members of the public are now better informed on basic fire-fighting measures and are able to take swift action to prevent fires from spreading.
He added that improved awareness has also enhanced the quality of information provided to fire stations during emergency calls, allowing officers to respond promptly and confine fires to limited areas.
The GNFS believes these gains highlight the importance of sustained fire safety education and community engagement in reducing fire-related losses nationwide.
