GNFS Urges End to Assaults on Personnel During International Firefighters’ Day Sensitization


Story by Azaglo Michael 


Across the globe, firefighters represent the thin line between safety and catastrophe. However, in Ghana, these first responders are increasingly facing a secondary threat: physical assaults from the very public they serve.

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‎To mark International Firefighters’ Day, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) conducted a vital safety sensitization exercise at the Madina Market.

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This year’s theme, "An attack on firefighters and equipment is an attack on public safety; end assaults and protect the firefighter," serves as a stern reminder of the essential partnership required between the service and the community.

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‎​Speaking to the media during the event, DO II Abdullai Salia, the District Fire Commander of the University of Ghana, Legon Fire Station, issued a passionate plea to the public.

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DO II Abdullai Salia, the District Fire Commander of the University of Ghana, Legon Fire Station,

He urged citizens to cease the culture of hostility toward personnel during emergency responses.

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‎​"Many firefighters have lost their lives in the process of saving lives," DO II Salia stated.

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He emphasized that the delays often blamed on the service are frequently caused by factors beyond their control, such as poor road access or late distress calls, rather than negligence.

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‎​To underscore the severity of the issue, DO II Salia revealed that the Legon Fire Station is currently pursuing legal action following an assault on a firefighter at Agiringanor on November 14, 2025. This case serves as a clear signal that the service will no longer tolerate violence against its staff.


‎Beyond the call for protection, the GNFS team used the market outreach to educate traders on fire prevention.

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Commander Salia reminded the public to:

‎​Immediately contact emergency services at the first sign of a fire.

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Trader at Madina market 


‎​Strictly adhere to fire safety precautions in homes and marketplaces to prevent outbreaks before they start.

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‎The education was well-received by the Madina market community. Local traders expressed their gratitude, describing the session as an "eye-opener" that provided them with the practical knowledge needed to protect their livelihoods and lives.

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