On Friday, January 19, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia officially opened a state-of-the-art Fire Service Academy and Training School in Wungu, located in the North East Region.
The facility, equipped with modern amenities including a three-story administration block, classrooms, dormitories, and a dining hall, stands as the first fire academy in the northern part of Ghana and the second in the entire country, following the one in James Town, Accra.
This academy is designed to conduct extensive training programs covering various aspects such as rescue operations, fire prevention, hazardous materials management, and the training of bushfire volunteers.
Vice President Bawumia, who is also the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer for the upcoming elections, emphasized the significance of this venture, highlighting the government’s commitment to expanding Ghana’s fire training capacity.
Speaking at the commissioning, Dr. Bawumia stated, “The commissioning of this new Fire Academy and Training School at Wungu, marks an important milestone for the Ghana National Fire Service, the Wungu community and for the nation as a whole,” Dr. Bawumia said.
“When we assumed office in 2017, there was only one fire training school in Ghana at James Town. Given the importance of fire service in Ghana, it was important to increase the number of training schools in Ghana. So we made the decision to increase it to 4.”
The commissioning of the Wungu Fire Academy and Training School, Dr. Bawumia noted, is the first of three new training schools the NPP government is building, with the second also set to be commissioned.
“This commissioning means that this will be the 2nd Fire Service Training School in Ghana. Very soon, we will Commission the 3rd in Duayaw Nkwanta and the 4th will be commissioned before the end of this year,” he said.
He noted that the decision to increase the number of training schools from one to four was aimed at enhancing the country’s firefighting capabilities.
Dr. Bawumia revealed that the Wungu Fire Academy and Training School is the first of three new facilities, with the second set to be commissioned soon.
He emphasized the NPP government’s commitment to further advancements in firefighting capabilities, with the third academy in Duayaw Nkwanta and a fourth expected to be commissioned within the year.
Highlighting the NPP’s achievements in the realm of fire service, Dr. Bawumia pointed out a significant increase in personnel from 7,000 to 15,000 within seven years. He stressed the importance of providing firefighters with the necessary skills and tools, acknowledging the challenges they face in ensuring public safety.
The Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery, also attended the ceremony alongside other dignitaries.
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