Lagos launches fire marshal club and promotes fire safety awareness
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has introduced a Fire Marshal Club and organized a Safety Walk to boost community involvement in fire prevention efforts. The initiative aims to educate residents and encourage proactive measures against fire outbreaks. Margaret Adeseye, Controller General of the Service, emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in reducing fire incidents. The move is part of the state’s ongoing commitment to improving emergency preparedness and response.
What we know
- The Fire Marshal Club was inaugurated to strengthen fire prevention and emergency response across Lagos.
- Margaret Adeseye highlighted a slight reduction in recorded fire cases between 2024 and 2025.
- The Safety Walk started at the Service Headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja, and aimed to sensitize residents on fire safety.
- Femi Giwa stressed the role of trained Fire Marshals as vital links between communities and emergency responders.
- Dr Julius Agbo noted that most fire incidents are caused by unsafe human actions, underscoring the need for public education.
