The only fire engine serving both New Juaben North and South municipalities in the Eastern Regional capital has been redeployed to Akosombo in the Asuogyaman district.
Currently, the Fire Service station in Koforidua relies on a very old fire tender that cannot fight a serious fire outbreak.
This fire tender created a fire fighting debacle in December 2020 when it failed to douse a fire outbreak in shops near Obayaa Mothercare shop in Koforidua.
The power to pump water is as weak as erectile dysfunction.
Mybrytfmonline.com has established that, with the current precarious situation, the Koforidua Fire Station will heavily depend on the very busy and stressful Fire Tender at the Regional Office of the Service which is back up for reinforcement in case of a devastating fire outbreak or a grisly car crash.
Koforidua as the Regional Capital has sensitive institutions and installations such as the Regional Coordinating Council which is the seat of the Regional Minister, Regional Headquarters of all the Security Agencies, Regional Officers of the various Ministries, Agencies and departments are also located in Koforidua.
Again, four tertiary institutions, 10 senior high schools as well as the Eastern Regional Hospital, St. Joseph’s orthopedic hospital, SDA Hospital, among others.
Residents in New Juaben North and South especially businessmen and women are worried about the decision.
An attempt to speak to the Koforidua fire officer was unsuccessful.
However, staff at the office said it is internal arrangements; however, do not have authority to speak on the matter.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
