The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) station in Fumbisi is facing significant operational challenges, raising concerns among residents about the station’s ability to respond effectively to fire emergencies in the Builsa South District.
According to sources who spoke to Voice of Buluk (VOB), the station’s water tender, the primary firefighting vehicle used in combating fire outbreaks, has been grounded due to a repair cost estimated at less than GHC5,000. The situation has reportedly left fire officers unable to adequately respond to recent fire incidents within Fumbisi and neighboring Gbedema.
The development has sparked public concern, particularly at a time when communities rely heavily on the Fire Service for rapid emergency response. Residents fear that delays in addressing the problem could expose lives, property, and businesses to greater risks in the event of future fire outbreaks.
Sources indicate that the challenges confronting the Fumbisi Fire Station extend beyond the non-functional water tender. The station is reportedly operating without basic office equipment, including computers and printers, making routine administrative work difficult. As a result, personnel are said to depend on external printing services to prepare and process official documents.
The impact of these logistical and operational difficulties became evident recently when a container in Gbedema caught fire. Due to the limitations facing the station, officials were reportedly unable to effectively deal with the incident, leaving residents concerned about the Fire Service’s current capacity to protect communities across the district.
The situation has prompted calls from residents and stakeholders for immediate intervention. Many residents of Builsa South are urging government authorities, development partners, philanthropists, and corporate organizations to support the station by repairing the water tender and providing essential office equipment.
Voice of Buluk is also appealing to the people of Buluk, both at home and abroad, to support efforts aimed at restoring the station’s operational capacity. Community members who wish to contribute toward the repair of the water tender or assist in addressing the station’s logistical challenges are encouraged to contact Voice of Buluk on 024 828 7304.
As fire outbreaks continue to pose threats to communities across the district, residents believe urgent action is needed to ensure that the Fumbisi Fire Station is adequately equipped to carry out its mandate of protecting lives and property.
For many in Builsa South, restoring the station’s firefighting capabilities is not merely an administrative issue, it is a matter of public safety that requires immediate attention.
