The Central Regional Fire Officer, Mr Kwesi Ankonam Quayson, has said lack of prompt communication by victims of fire was the major challenge hindering immediate response
to fire fighting in the country.
He said things could get out of control after the first three minutes of a fire outbreak and it was necessary to report any sign of fire within the shortest possible time to enable fire officers
respond.
Mr Quayson said this on Thursday when he launched the 5th anniversary of the Fire Service Ladies Association (FISLA) in Cape Coast.
He said the Service was embarking on a public education campaign while fire safety inspection on office premises have started to alert
organizations on the need to obtain fire extinguishers.
Ms. Sophia Baidoo, Central Regional President of FISLA, said the main objective of the association was to help educate the pubic to
ensure safety as well as enhance the welfare of women in the service.
She said since its formation in 2006, FISLA has mounted a number of educational campaigns to check fire outbreaks in the Region,
attributing the reduction in domestic fire out breaks to intensive education on safety measures.