The Federal Fire Service (FFS) on Tuesday in Abuja, commissioned 10 modern firefighting trucks worth N1.9 billion to combat fire outbreaks in the country.
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Thursday commissioned 2,200 regular cadet officers, 150 drivers and 10 new firefighting. He performed the function during the passing out ceremony of the new officers at the National Fire Academy, Sheda in Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
The minister congratulated the graduating cadets and urged them to brace up for the “daunting challenges” ahead.
He said:
“To the graduating cadets, it is pertinent to remind you that the task ahead is daunting. Fire fighting is not an easy task.
“Fire fighters work in the most hostile and dangerous environment. New and emerging trends in fire-related emergencies have further enlarged the scope of the challenges the service contends with.
“Fire outbreaks due to rising infrastructure stock, new materials and technologies in the building environment, and activities of arsonists and terrorists are some of the threats the service contends with on daily basis.
“Therefore, the need for discipline, dedication and professionalism in the face of these challenges need not be overemphasised,” he said.
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Mr Rauf Aregbesola urged the service zonal offices and training schools to optimise and effectively use the assets acquired to improve fire coverage and enhance emergency response operations to complement state fire services.
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