Lagos launches fire marshal club and holds safety awareness walk
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. The initiative aims to encourage residents to take proactive steps in emergency response and fire safety. Margaret Adeseye, Controller General of the Service, highlighted a recent reduction in fire incidents. The program will provide training for club members to help prevent and respond to emergencies.
What we know
- The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service inaugurated a Fire Marshal Club and conducted a safety walk to promote fire safety.
- Margaret Adeseye said there has been a slight reduction in recorded fire cases between 2024 and 2025.
- The Fire Marshal Club will operate in markets, commercial hubs, and communities, with members receiving training in fire prevention and emergency response.
- Femi Giwa emphasized inter-agency collaboration and the role of trained Fire Marshals as links between communities and emergency responders.
- Dr Julius Agbo praised the initiative, noting that most fire incidents are caused by unsafe human actions and stressing the need for ongoing public education.
