Julius Kuunour (left) presenting a plaque to Col. Barvoul Warsuwah

Liberian Chief Fire Officer visits Ghana National Fire Service

Joshua Bediako Koomson Sep - 11 - 2024 , 09:57 2 minutes read

The Chief Fire Officer of Liberia, Colonel (Col) Barvoul Warsuwah, has paid a working visit to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Headquarters to explore opportunities for cooperation and knowledge exchange between the two nations' fire services.

The visit marked an important step toward enhancing collaboration and strengthening the ties between the fire services of Ghana and Liberia.

The intended collaboration is aimed at advancing fire safety management in the countries to help promote economic development.

Both parties engaged in fruitful discussions, sharing best practices and exploring strategic methods to enhance fire safety measures and emergency response protocols.

Warm Welcome

Col. Warsuwah was received on arrival by his Ghanaian counterpart, Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Julius Aalebkure Kuunuor, along with senior GNFS officers.

The visit began with a ceremonial Guard of Honour Parade to formally welcome the Liberian delegation to the GNFS Headquarters.

In a gesture of goodwill, the GNFS presented the delegation with a commemorative gift package, including a plaque, calendar and a traditional Kente stole, featuring the GNFS logo and Adinkra symbols of safety and security.

Productive Engagement

Col. Warsuwah expressed admiration for the operational efficiency of the GNFS and emphasised the importance of love and compassion in building an effective firefighting team.

He further expressed the hope that the collaboration would be beneficial to both countries, as his outfit sought to build the capacity of its fire fighters.

CFO Kuunuor highlighted the growing collaboration between the two fire services, particularly recalling the 2022 partnership where GNFS officers were sent to Liberia to train personnel of the Liberia National Fire and Rescue Service.

He also congratulated Col. Warsuwah on his recent appointment by the President of Liberia and praised the visit as a timely initiative to further strengthen the relationship between the two institutions.