Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has announced a GH¢100,000.00 insurance package for personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) who suffer permanent injuries or die in the line of duty.
He made the announcement during the passing-out ceremony of 1,658 recruits at the Fire Academy and Training School in Jamestown, Accra.
The recruits, made up of 843 men and 815 women, form Course 55 and have officially joined the ranks of the Service.
In a press release dated June 20,2025, Muntaka disclosed that the new scheme also provides GH¢50,000.00 for firefighters who sustain non-permanent injuries in the line of duty.
He however said that officers who die natural deaths while still in service will also receive GH¢50,000.00 for their families.
Muntaka said the initiative aims to boost morale and provide financial security for officers, describing it as ‘just the beginning’ of broader efforts to improve the welfare and working conditions of GNFS personnel.
“This is just the beginning. We are committed to improving welfare packages, logistics support, and working conditions for our gallant fire officers, whose sacrifices often go unnoticed”, he stated.
He also used the occasion to warn the public, especially the youth, against making prank calls to emergency lines, noting that such actions delay real-life interventions and could cost lives.
He expressed concern over the continued misuse of emergency services.
The Minister further described the 2.3 percent decline in fire incidents between the first quarters of 2024 and 2025 as a ‘small victory,’ but stressed the need for increased public cooperation and preventive measures to reduce fire outbreaks across the country.
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