Latest news about federal fire service

Here are some of the latest news and updates about the Federal Fire Service (FFS) in Nigeria:

  1. New Director-General Appointed: On February 22, 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Dr. Mustapha Baba as the new Director-General of the Federal Fire Service. Dr. Baba is a retired Assistant Controller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service.
  2. Fire Outbreak at Abuja Market: On February 15, 2023, a fire outbreak occurred at the Wuse Market in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The FFS responded quickly to the incident, and no casualties were reported.
  3. FFS Trains Firefighters in Lagos: In January 2023, the FFS trained 50 firefighters in Lagos State as part of efforts to enhance their skills and capacity to respond to emergencies.
  4. Fire Safety Awareness Campaign: The FFS launched a fire safety awareness campaign in December 2022 to educate the public on the importance of fire safety and prevention. The campaign targeted schools, markets, and residential areas.
  5. FFS Acquires New Fire Trucks: In November 2022, the FFS acquired 10 new fire trucks to enhance its response capabilities and improve fire service delivery across the country.
  6. Fire Outbreak at Lagos Airport: On October 25, 2022, a fire outbreak occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The FFS responded quickly to the incident, and no casualties were reported.
  7. FFS Partners with NEMA on Disaster Response: In September 2022, the FFS partnered with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to enhance disaster response and management in Nigeria.
  8. Fire Safety Training for Market Women: In August 2022, the FFS trained market women in Lagos on fire safety and prevention as part of efforts to reduce fire incidents in markets.
  9. FFS Launches Fire Safety App: In July 2022, the FFS launched a fire safety app to enable the public to report fire incidents and receive emergency response services.
  10. Fire Outbreak at Abuja Hotel: On June 15, 2022, a fire outbreak occurred at a hotel in Abuja. The FFS responded quickly to the incident, and no casualties were reported.

These are some of the latest news and updates about the Federal Fire Service in Nigeria. The FFS plays a critical role in preventing and responding to fire incidents across the country.