By Edito By our correspondent
The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Kano State Command, has strengthened its operational preparedness for the Harmattan season to ensure prompt response to fire incidents and other emergencies.
The State Controller of the Command, Deputy Controller of Fire (DCF) Sadiq Usman Mahmud, announced this during an emergency briefing with heads of departments, heads of units and station commanders in Kano.
Mahmud directed commanders and fire crews to review their duty rosters to ensure adequate manpower, rapid mobilisation and effective emergency response throughout the season.
He also directed officers responsible for public sensitisation and enforcement to intensify fire safety awareness campaigns and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations across the state.
The controller commended officers and men of the command for their courage, dedication and support, assuring personnel who demonstrated commitment and diligence of appropriate recognition and rewards.
He urged residents to support the command’s fire prevention and emergency response efforts, stressing that preventing fire outbreaks and protecting lives and property during the Harmattan season required collective responsibility.
Mahmud advised members of the public to report fire incidents and other emergencies promptly through the following telephone numbers: Federal Fire Service headquarters, 08032003557; FFS Kano State Command, 08058689461; and Kano State Fire Service, 08107888878 and 07026026400.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property through proactive fire prevention, effective emergency response and sustained public engagement.
The statement was signed by Al-Hassan Ahmad Kantin, the command’s Public Relations Officer.
