Fire Service Commissions 21 Rapid Intervention Vehicles

By Nkiru Njemanze

The Federal Fire Service has commissioned twenty one fire engines and rapid intervention vehicles to further fight incidences of fire in the country.

At the commissioning of the vehicles in Abuja, the minister of Interior, Dr Olubumi Tunji- Ojo noted that for any nation to attain its potential, the fire service cannot be relegated.

Dr Tunji-Ojo called on the service men to rise up to their responsibilities which is not just about combating fire but also to forecast dangers.

The minister said the fire service bill when assented to would play a major role in national development.

In a goodwill message the Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Thomas Schlesinger commended the Nigerian government for collaborating with the Austrian government in technology transfer.

The Comptroller General of the Federal Fire Service, Mr Jaji Abdulganiyu said the trucks would provide the firemen ample opportunity for time saving, efficient fire fighting and rescue operations in the country.

Mr Jaji Abdulganiyu disclosed that the intervention vehicles would reposition the federal fire service for better service delivery and a signal to the general public of the present administration’s commitment to protect lives and property.

The Comptroller General of the Federal Fire Service commended the Minister and President Bola Tinubu’s led administration for the intervention and pledged judicious use of the equipment.

Edited By Grace Namiji