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Katamanso Fire Station wins Inter District Quiz
The Katamanso Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) emerged winners of this year’s Inter District Quiz organised by the Tema Regional Fire Office.
The Competition dubbed “operation alert” which was participated by 13 Stations in the Tema Region was aimed at sharpening the alertness and strength of personnel as well as correcting their weaknesses.
The Dodowa, Ashaiman, Devtraco and Kasapreko fire station won the second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively.
The Deputy Regional Fire Officer, Divisional Officer Grade I Timothy Osafo-Affum said the programme was held in two weeks and in two phases comprising theory and practicals.
He said the competition was to make the personnel ready for action in case of any eventuality since there were companies in their jurisdiction.
He disclosed that for the practicals, the Examination team paid unannounced visits to the various stations for various scenarios to test their turnout time and other factors to ensure they were well versed in the demands of the job.
The Deputy Regional Fire Officer commended the Katamanso Station for their victory and encouraged all personnel to be alert as no one could tell when there would be an emergency.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema.
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Police arrest suspect for stealing vehicle belonging EPA in Tarkwa
The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested one person for stealing a Toyota Land Cruiser (PC) with registration number GS 1845-23 which is the property of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at Tarkwa in the Western Region.
The suspect, Salifu Gariba, was arrested by officers of the Northern Regional Police Command on April 16, 2025 at Kukobila, along the Tamale-Bolgatanga highway, and the stolen vehicle recovered from him.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle was stolen in the early hours of April 15, 2025 from the residence of an employee of the EPA at Budo City, a suburb of Tarkwa.
Suspect Salifu Gariba is currently in police custody and will be taken through the due process of the law.
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National Service Authority to Introduce Military Training
Management of the National Service Authority, yesterday, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, held talks with the Military High Command towards the implementation of the National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme (NSERRP).
When implemented, this will reflect His Excellency the President’s commitment towards the implementation of a short military training for National Service Personnel (NSPs) as planned efforts to instill discipline, nationalism and physical fitness among Ghanaian graduates.
The President shared this position during his maiden State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday February 27, 2025.
At yesterday ’s meeting, the Director-General, Mr. Felix Gyamfi reiterated the need for all personnel to undergo basic military drills and orientation as part of orienting the youth to embrace national development.
“The introduction of this military training is a step in the right direction and must be embraced by all and sundry as one of the indicators for resetting the country, particularly the youth,” he commented.
On his part, Brigadier General Amoah-Boakye assured the Authority of their willingness to provide the requisite training for personnel when the Programme officially commences.
In all, personnel will receive up to two months of composite basic military drills starting 3rd August, 2025.
