Functions & Values

The Ghana National Fire Service is mandated to undertake the following functions:

1. Organise public fire education programmes:
   1. To create and sustain awareness of the hazards of fire.
   2. To heighten the role of the individual in the prevention of fire; and
2. Provide technical advice for building plans with regard to machinery and structural layouts to facilitate escape from fire, rescue operations, and fire management;
3. Inspect and offer technical advice on fire extinguisher;
4. Co-ordinate and advise on training of personnel in firefighting departments of other institutions in the country;
5. Train and organize Fire Volunteer Squads at the community level;
6. Offer rescue and evacuation services to those trapped by fire, or in other emergencies; and
7. Undertake any other function incidental to the objectives of the Service.