GNFS boosts operations with 23 new vehicles and bushfire response unit

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has strengthened its operations with 23 new vehicles, including 19 pickups and four command cars, provided by the government.

Additionally, Fire Aid UK and the International Development Team donated a high-tech Bushfire Response Rapid Intervention Vehicle (BFRRIV), designed for rugged terrains to tackle bushfires effectively.

The vehicles were unveiled on November 15, 2024, during the launch of the GNFS National Annual Bushfire Prevention Campaign themed "Protecting Our Farms and Forests for Posterity."

Interior Minister Henry Quartey, the event's Special Guest, praised the government's commitment to equipping the GNFS and emphasized vehicle maintenance.

The BFRRIV is expected to significantly enhance bushfire management, particularly in rural and agricultural areas, as part of broader efforts to safeguard lives, property, and the environment.