Federal Fire Service Declares No-Leave Regime, Launches Nationwide Harmattan Fire Safety Campaign
Federal Fire Service Declares No-Leave Regime, Launches Nationwide Harmattan Fire Safety Campaign
Federal Fire Service Declares No-Leave Regime, Launches Nationwide Harmattan Fire Safety Campaign
The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, FCNA, ACTI, has ordered a nationwide no-leave, no-holiday regime for all officers and personnel of the Service throughout the harmattan season and the yuletide period, as part of measures to ensure full operational readiness against fire outbreaks and related emergencies.
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The directive was issued during a virtual meeting with Zonal Controllers, where the Controller General also formally launched the Nationwide Harmattan Fire Safety Campaign—an initiative designed to curb the surge in fire incidents commonly associated with the dry season, increased combustibility, and heightened festive activities.
Addressing the meeting, Adeyemi warned members of the public against the use of fireworks, bush burning, and the unsafe storage or transportation of flammable materials, noting that such practices significantly heighten fire risks during harmattan. He stressed that prevention remains the most effective strategy for safeguarding lives, property, and critical infrastructure.
To enhance preparedness, the Controller General directed all zones to immediately submit reports on the status of functional firefighting appliances within their areas of responsibility. He also announced plans to establish a Harmattan Monitoring Task Force to track incidents, enforce compliance with safety standards, and coordinate emergency response efforts nationwide throughout the season.
In addition, zonal and state commands were instructed to identify worship centres and other public facilities for fire safety inspections, particularly during festive gatherings, while intensifying public sensitisation and awareness campaigns.
Adeyemi further underscored the importance of inter-agency collaboration, directing commands to work closely with sister security and emergency agencies at the state level, share intelligence, and strengthen early warning and rapid response mechanisms.
The meeting reaffirmed the Federal Fire Service’s commitment to remaining fully mobilised, proactive, and responsive in protecting lives and property across the country during the high-risk harmattan and festive period.
Federal Fire Service Declares No-Leave Regime, Launches Nationwide Harmattan Fire Safety Campaign
