GNFS threatens to abandon emergency services without police protection

The GNFS is threatening to boycott emergency services if assault on officers continues.

On Saturday, February 17th, 2024, the GNFS crew responded promptly to a domestic fire at Hwidiem Zongo at 11:34 am. However, when they arrived at 11:48 am, they were accused of tardiness and subsequently subjected to a mob attack. The duty driver and a firefighter were injured, and the Fire Tender was damaged.

The GNFS is stressing the importance of swift investigations and legal action against perpetrators to ensure the safety of firefighters during emergency responses. They urged authorities to address the alarming trend of violence against firefighters.

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In the wake of recent attacks on Firefighters, including the assault on Asamankese, Konongo Firefighters and the latest incident involving Kenyase Fire Station's crew in the Ahafo Region, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is demanding Justice, Police Protection, and threatening to boycott emergency services if the assaults do not cease immediately.

Despite their timely response at 11:34 am to a domestic fire at Hwidiem Zongo on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, the GNFS crew upon arrival at 11:48 am, faced accusations of tardiness and subsequently endured a mob attack, resulting in injuries to the duty driver and a firefighter and damages to the Fire Tender.

The GNFS insists on swift investigations and legal action against perpetrators to ensure Firefighters safety during emergency responses, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the alarming trend of violence against firefighters.

Filed by the PRO,

Ahafo Region

(Saturday, February 17, 2024)

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