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The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it had increased the capacity of fire rescue services in the state with the employment of additional 100 fire fighters.The Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, said this at the passing out parade of the newly-trained 100 firemen and the decoration of Mrs Margaret Adeseye as the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service at the Ikeja Fire Station.
He said, “With the employment of 100 new firemen, the governor has solved the issues of unemployment in the state, as well as boost fire service operation. The newly-employed officers have been given requisite training to guarantee the safety of lives and property.” Bamgbose-Martins commended the Sanwo-Olu administration, saying the investment in the agency would improve its service delivery across the state.“The administration has also reposition the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service with provision of beds, ongoing renovation of all existing fire stations, reconstruction of the headquarters, construction of additional fire stations, provision of additional fire engines, light tools and equipment, and procurement of fire trucks,” he added.
Similarly, the Director, LSFRS, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, said, “The resultant effect of this professional training for the fire fighters will expose them to accurate representations of fire behaviour and best ways to tackle fires under emergency conditions.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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