Stop Attacking Our Personnel – GNFS Cautions Ghanaians

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is issuing a caution to the public, especially individuals who have developed a habit of attacking personnel arriving late at fire scenes.

Speaking to the media in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional Assistant Commander of the Ghana national fire service ACFO, Peter Tetteh called on the public to refrain from attacking firefighters, emphasizing that they risk their lives to save lives and protect the properties of fire victims.

“My appeal to the public is that when firefighters arrive at the scene, and if you perceive a delay due to misinformation or the fire service not receiving timely information, please allow them to assess the situation. Don’t insult us because we put our lives on the line to reach your properties and salvage the situation. We will continue to serve, and we will not relent in our efforts,” He said.

He also said the prank distress calls put the firefighters’ lives at risk.”When we engage in prank calls, we put incident respondents at risk and waste fuel also,” he stated.

He, therefore, urged the public to desist from such acts, adding that in 2025, the fire service “will not entertain such deviant behaviours.