The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has refuted reports suggesting that its personnel deliberately attend to fire outbreaks without water in their tenders.
To dispel the claims, the Service organized a practical demonstration for the media in the Northern Region, showcasing the capacity and operation of its fire tenders.
During the exercise, firefighters transferred water from one tender to another, discharging a full 2,000-gallon tank—the largest in the region—in just 5 minutes and 24 seconds.
Speaking after the exercise, the Northern Regional Public Relations Officer of the GNFS, Assistant Divisional Officer II (ADOII) Hudu Baba, said it is untrue that fire tenders leave the station without water.
“Anytime water is flowing through the pipes, we fill our tanks for emergencies. So it’s never the case that a fire engine leaves the station empty,” he clarified.
He explained that the rapid rate at which water is discharged during firefighting can sometimes create the false impression that tenders arrive without water.
ADOII Baba assured the public of the Service’s dedication to effective emergency response and urged citizens to cooperate with firefighters to ensure efficient operations during fire incidents.
Source: AdomOnline
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