The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has taken a step toward improving fire safety standards across the country through a strategic engagement with its registered service providers and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering (MEPE) practitioners in Accra.
The engagement, which forms part of the Service’s efforts to strengthen partnerships with key industry stakeholders, introduced participants to the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS), a digital platform designed to improve operational efficiency and ensure strict adherence to fire safety regulations.
Discussions focused on promoting best engineering practices, enhancing compliance with established fire safety codes, and addressing challenges that could compromise fire prevention efforts. Participants also examined strategies for improving the quality and reliability of fire protection systems to reduce the occurrence of fire outbreaks.
Speaking at the engagement, the Chief Fire Officer, Madam Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sapong, noted the importance of sustained collaboration between the Fire Service and industry professionals in safeguarding lives and property.
She described the initiative as part of the GNFS’s continuous efforts to build stronger partnerships with stakeholders while fostering a robust culture of fire safety within the country’s built environment.
According to her, the successful implementation of fire safety measures requires the collective commitment of all actors involved in building design, construction and maintenance.
She noted that effective collaboration would not only improve compliance with fire safety regulations but also contribute significantly to national development by creating safer communities.
The introduction of the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System is expected to streamline regulatory processes, improve monitoring and enforcement mechanisms, and enhance accountability among stakeholders within the fire safety sector.
The meeting brought together registered service providers and MEPE practitioners to explore practical ways of improving collaboration in the design, installation, inspection and maintenance of fire safety systems in residential, commercial and industrial facilities.
Judith Twumwaa, ISD
