Speaking at the commissioning of a newly built fire station at Yesukrom-Fetteh in the Gomoa East District, Mr. Mubarak
said such calls hindered firefighting efforts and drained resources meant for real emergencies.

"If you keep calling wolf, wolf, and then they appear to be sheep, the day that the real wolf comes, obviously you may screaming wolf, wolf, and they may not respond.

"So, I want to urge all of us, yes, that scam calls have reduced drastically, but it shouldn't be the case that people coul just take the phone and call for emergency when emergency is not required," he cautioned.

The new fire station, built and furnished by The Church of Pentecost, is located at the Pentecost Convention Centre, easing pressure on the Kasoa and Budumburam stations.

The facility includes fully furnished offices, crew rooms, syndicate rooms, an IT/Monitoring Room, a conference room and a reception area.

Mr. Mubarak noted the evolving role of the Fire Service, saying it now involved technical rescues, road traffic interventions, fire prevention education, hazardous material response, and climate-related emergencies.

These activities, he noted, required modern infrastructure, describing the facility as a "timely and strategic addition" to the national fire infrastructure network, which would enable the service to effectively deliver on its mandate.

He stressed the importance of public-private partnerships in boosting development.

"This commissioning is not just a celebration of bricks and mortar, but of vision, partnership, and responsibility," he added.

The Minister assured fire officers of the government's commitment to their safety, citing ongoing police-GNFS collaborations to curb attacks.
He announced plans for a policy requiring fuel attendants and tanker drivers to undergo GNFS-certified fire safety training.

Mrs. Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, Acting Chief Fire Officer, described the facility as "a huge investment in the safety and well-being of the entire community."
"We know that in firefighting, every second counts," she said.

"The location and quality of this fire station will greatly support our personnel and bring us closer to the people we serve."

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, said the project reflects the church's commitment to improving public security and safety.

As part of its "Possessing the Nations" agenda, he noted the church had built correctional facilities in Ejura and Nsawam, two police stations, and several mechanised boreholes serving over 110,000 people.

"Once completed, these five new health facilities will complement the 12 already managed by the Church," he stated.

He urged other faith based organisations to follow suit and partner with the government to drive national development.

Nana Abore II, Chief of Gomoah Fetten, appealed for expanded utility services to growing populations.