A total of 1,658 recruits have successfully passed out from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) after completing a rigorous eight-month training programme at the Fire Academy and Training School in Jamestown, Accra.
The graduation ceremony, held on Friday, June 20, 2025, saw Recruit Course 55—comprising 843 men and 815 women—officially inducted into the service.
The recruits were trained in fire science, breathing apparatus operations, first aid, electricity, building construction, physical fitness, fire prevention, and parade drills, equipping them for the demanding realities of firefighting and emergency response duties.
The colourful ceremony featured a parade and firefighting demonstrations, drawing admiration from dignitaries, invited guests, and families of the graduates.
Addressing the new recruits as Reviewing Officer and Special Guest of Honour, Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, commended them for their resilience, discipline, and commitment throughout their 28-week training.
In a move to enhance welfare and morale within the service, the Minister announced a new insurance scheme for all GNFS personnel.
Under the scheme, firefighters who suffer non-permanent injuries while on duty will receive GH₵50,000.
Those who sustain permanent injuries or die in the line of duty will be entitled to GH₵100,000, while natural deaths during active service will also attract a GH₵50,000 benefit.
Hon. Muntaka emphasized that the insurance package is part of a broader initiative to support the Ghana National Fire Service. He added that additional resources, logistics, and welfare programmes will be rolled out to empower personnel across the country.
He urged the newly graduated firefighters to uphold the values of professionalism, dedication, and integrity in their service to the nation.