FFS seeks strict compliance with fire safety measures in public, private buildings

By Olufunmi

The Federal Fire Service has called for increased awareness and strict compliance with fire safety measures in public and private buildings.

Assistant Comptroller General of the Service, Umar Faruk-Muhammad, in a sympathy message on behalf of the Comptroller General of the FFS, expressed solidarity with the affected residents.

He said that its officers had taken necessary measures to contain the incident, adding that those present at the scene witnessed the prompt response and efforts deployed by its men.

“The people at the fire scene have seen the measures taken by the Federal Fire Service. There is no need to explain further, as they commend our intervention,”he said.

He stressed the need for sustained public awareness on the use of fire safety accessories, particularly fire extinguishers, in homes, markets and business premises.

According to him, property owners and traders must ensure the provision of fire extinguishers within their premises and acquire basic knowledge on how to operate them in the event of a fire outbreak.

“There should be proper awareness on fire safety accessories, how to operate them and what steps to take immediately a fire incident starts,”he said.

Faruk-Muhammad added that further discussions on fire prevention and safety measures would be held with the Chairman and leaders of the Singha Market Association.

He said that more issues relating to fire awareness and safety protocols would be addressed after the meeting with the market leadership.