News on federal fire service

Here are some recent news updates on the Federal Fire Service (FFS) in Nigeria:

  1. New Director-General Appointed: In October 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Dr. Mustapha Jibril as the new Director-General of the Federal Fire Service. Dr. Jibril is a retired Assistant Controller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service.
  2. Fire Outbreak in Abuja: In September 2022, a fire outbreak occurred at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, causing significant damage to property and disrupting government activities. The FFS responded quickly to the incident, containing the fire and preventing further damage.
  3. Fire Safety Awareness Campaign: In August 2022, the FFS launched a fire safety awareness campaign in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Federal Ministry of Interior. The campaign aimed to educate the public on fire prevention and safety measures.
  4. New Fire Stations Opened: In July 2022, the FFS opened new fire stations in Lagos and Abuja, increasing its capacity to respond to emergencies and provide fire safety services to the public.
  5. Firefighting Equipment Procurement: In June 2022, the FFS procured new firefighting equipment, including fire trucks, to enhance its response capabilities and improve fire safety in the country.
  6. Collaboration with International Organizations: In May 2022, the FFS signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to enhance fire safety and emergency response in Nigeria.
  7. Fire Safety Training for Federal Agencies: In April 2022, the FFS conducted fire safety training for federal agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, and the Nigerian Air Force.
  8. Fire Outbreak in Kano: In March 2022, a fire outbreak occurred at a market in Kano, causing significant damage to property and disrupting business activities. The FFS responded quickly to the incident, containing the fire and preventing further damage.
  9. Fire Safety Awareness for Schools: In February 2022, the FFS launched a fire safety awareness campaign for schools in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education. The campaign aimed to educate students and teachers on fire prevention and safety measures.
  10. New Fire Safety Regulations: In January 2022, the FFS introduced new fire safety regulations for buildings and public places, aimed at reducing the risk of fire outbreaks and improving fire safety in the country.

These are just a few of the recent news updates on the Federal Fire Service in Nigeria. The FFS plays a critical role in ensuring fire safety and emergency response in the country, and its efforts are crucial in preventing and mitigating the impact of fire outbreaks.