Western Region GNFS embark’s on “catch them young Campaign”
The Western region command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has taken it's sensitisation drive to school within the region to educate the pupils on fire safety practices.
Western Region GNFS Launches “Catch Them Young” Campaign to Promote Fire Safety in Schools
The Ghana National Fire Service in the Western Region has launched a fire safety awareness initiative dubbed the “Catch Them Young” campaign to educate school children on fire prevention and safety practices.
The campaign forms part of the service’s public education strategy aimed at building a culture of fire safety among young people and reducing fire outbreaks in communities.
As part of the campaign, officers from the Regional Public Education Team visited basic schools to engage pupils and teachers on essential fire safety practices.
The session was led by Assistant Divisional Officer I (ADO I) Mabel Nanee-Tamakloe, who took students through practical lessons on how to prevent fires and what to do in case of an emergency.
During the engagement, pupils were educated on several important safety topics including:
The dangers of playing with fire or naked flames
Safe use and handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Basic electrical safety practices
The importance of following fire prevention measures both at home and in school.
Students were also encouraged to remain alert and report potential fire hazards to responsible adults.
Speaking during the campaign, Assistant Divisional Officer I Linda Afua Pongo, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Western Regional Command, explained that the initiative is designed to introduce children to fire safety from an early age.
According to her, teaching fire safety at the basic school level can help shape responsible behaviour and reduce preventable fire incidents in the future.
She noted that the service is also engaging the Ministry of Education to explore the possibility of integrating fire safety education into the national school curriculum.
Such a move, she explained, would ensure that fire prevention becomes a regular part of students’ learning process.
Fire officers also encouraged the pupils to share what they had learned with their families and communities.
Officials believe that children can serve as powerful agents of change by spreading fire safety knowledge at home and helping relatives avoid risky practices that could lead to fire outbreaks.
The “Catch Them Young” campaign is part of the Ghana National Fire Service’s broader efforts to strengthen community fire prevention strategies across the country.
Authorities say empowering young people with safety knowledge will help build a generation that understands the importance of preventing fires and responding properly in emergencies.
Through continuous public education initiatives such as this, the fire service hopes to reduce fire-related disasters while protecting lives and property across communities in Ghana.
