Ghana National Fire Service GNFS Website -

Ghana National Fire Service GNFS Website

Ghana National Fire Service GNFS Website – http://www.gnfs.gov.gh/

MISSION OF GNFS

The Ghana National Fire Service is committed to providing an efficient and valued fire and rescue service to meet statutory required in Act 537 and public expectation.

This will be achieved through appropriate resourcing in terms of equipment, appliances, and premises and by effectively training personnel.

VISION OF GNFS

To prevent and manage undesired fires,thereby reducing loss of lives and properties by enforcement of Fire Safety measures in national strategic installations and responding promptly to fire disasters.

FUNCTIONS OF GNFS

FUNCTIONS:

The Ghana National Fire Service is mandated to undertake the following functions:

a. Organise public fire education programmes:-

i. To create and sustain awareness of the hazards of fire.

ii. To heighten the role of the individual in the prevention of fire; and

b. Provide technical advice for building plans with regard to machinery and structural layouts to facilitate escape from fire, rescue operations, and fire management;

c. Inspect and offer technical advice on fire extinguisher;

d. Co-ordinate and advise on training of personnel in firefighting departments of other institutions in the country;

e. Train and organize Fire Volunteer Squads at the community level;

f. Offer rescue and evacuation services to those trapped by fire, or in other emergencies; and

g. Undertake any other function incidental to the objectives of the Service.