Federal Fire Service and Gombe State Fire Service Enhance Fire Safety Collaboration

The Federal Fire Service has committed to strengthening its collaboration with the Gombe State Fire Service to enhance emergency response and prevent fire outbreaks as the 2026 Harmattan season approaches. This assurance was given during a courtesy visit led by Idi Musa Kwami, the Director of the Gombe State Fire Service, to the Federal Fire Service command headquarters in Gombe.

The visit aimed to foster cooperation between the two agencies and devise strategies to mitigate the increased risk of fire incidents during this period. Isah Lamido, the Head of the Human Resources Management Unit, represented the State Controller and expressed readiness to collaborate with the Gombe State Fire Service and other stakeholders.

He emphasized the importance of cooperation, information sharing, and public education in preventing fire incidents. Lamido also invited the Gombe State Fire Service to participate in the 2026 Fire Safety Awareness Campaign Week, scheduled for November 2 to 6, which will focus on educating residents about fire prevention and safety measures.