The Federal Fire Service in conjuction with Hoist Life Safety Systems Limited(Holisys) have flagged off a one-week digital fire detection training for men of the Service to promptly combat the prevailing fire outbreaks.
The agency in a statement issued yesterday by its Spokesperson, Paul Abraham, said the training commenced with the Federal Fire Service Zonal Command Headquarters, Lagos with the aim to cover all Zonal commands accross the nation.
The Controller General, Federal Fire Service, Engr. Jaji Abdulganiyu O. commented that the training became pertinent due to the dynamism of fire disaster in the changing world.
He said that the digital innovation which would be unveiled soon, will improve response time thereby reducing loss of lives and property to the barest minimum saving households and the nation from economic loss.
Participants at the training expressed excitement for being part of the innovation as well as the digital skill acquisition which is capable of increasing their work efficiency.
Engr Jaji uses this medium to awaken the public on the peculiarity of the harmattan and yuletude season which is characterized by incessant fireoutbreaks. He expressed that this season records most migration, cooking, and congregation where carelessness is heightened. He therefore urged everyone to take precaution in order to prevent fireoutbreaks.
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