Also known as: GNFS · Upper West Regional command of the Ghana National Fire Service · Ghana National Fire Service in Nkawkaw · the Service · the Ghana National Fire Service · NFS · Ghana National Fire Service, Central Region · Ghana National Fire Service Regional Headquarters
Ghana National Fire Service — emergency responder handling fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazmat incidents across the country.
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Joy Online
… Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Upper West Regional Command responded to the incident after receiving reports of a fire and explosion involving the heavy-duty vehicle. …
Driver suffers severe chemical burns after hydrogen peroxide truck catches fire at GoriyiriJoy Online
… According to a post shared on Facebook by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), its personnel responded to the incidents, which involved a generator fire, a domestic fire and a truck fire following a road accident. …
Fire outbreaks leave a trail of destruction at Bunso, Boso and NsawamJoy Online
… Security Agencies, Corporate Bodies Join Campaign The awareness walk attracted participants from various institutions, including the Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Police Service and Ghana Prisons Service. …
Breast Cancer: Breast Society leads awareness walk to promote early detectionJoy Online
… The incident occurred on Sunday, October 25, prompting an emergency response from personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at the Goaso Municipal Fire Station. …
Fire destroys restaurant, make-up shop and boutique at GoasoDaily Guide
… Realising that they could not bring the fire under control, the people placed a distress call to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) for assistance. …
Fire Destroys HouseJoy Online
… She said women now head the Ghana National Fire Service and Ghana Prisons Service, adding that the Peace Council had increased women’s representation on its Board from one to three members out of thirteen, while the Fire Service reports an increase in women in leadership posts fr …
Ghana making steady progress in gender parity among security forces – FOSDA reportJoy Online
… Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service are at the site assessing the situation and some residents believe more people are trapped under the debris and need urgent help. …
Two reportedly injured, others feared trapped after church pillars collapse at KlagonJoy Online
… The crash occurred at Trey Court on Monday, October 26, prompting a response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) after its Kpong Fire Station received a distress call at 2:50 p.m. …
One dead, 14 injured in Akuse–Akosombo highway crashJoy Online
… If the road had given way, we could have saved those rooms.” The incident highlights a major challenge facing the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in Tamale and other emergency services, including the National Ambulance Service. …
The Siren No One Hears: How traffic stole 20minutes of firefighters’ time in TamaleThe Ghanaian Times
… According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the Suhum Municipal Fire Station received a distress call and dispatched a six-member crew led by ASTNO Kissiedu Alexander. …
Tanker crashes into shop at Asamankese after brake failureA truck carrying 35 containers of hydrogen peroxide caught fire and exploded at Goriyiri in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region, severely burning the driver. Ghana National Fire Service personnel responded and brought the situation under control.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
A truck carrying 35 containers of hydrogen peroxide caught fire and exploded at Goriyiri in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region, severely burning the driver. Ghana National Fire Service personnel responded and brought the situation under control.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Three separate fires in the Eastern Region — at Bunso, Boso and Nsawam — destroyed a generator, household items and a truck carrying goods, leaving two people injured. The incidents were attributed to electrical faults and a road accident involving an overturned truck on the Accra–Kumasi Highway.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Breast Society of Ghana organised an awareness walk through central Accra on October 24, 2026, to promote breast cancer screening and early detection. Medical personnel and survivors conducted educational sessions at Makola Market and Kinbu, distributing leaflets and emphasising that early detection and prompt treatment improve outcomes.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
A fire outbreak on Sunday, October 25, completely destroyed a restaurant, make-up shop, and boutique housed in a wooden structure at Goaso in the Ahafo Region. The Ghana National Fire Service responded at 11:35 am and brought the fire under control at 12:18 pm, preventing spread to nearby properties, though the cause remains under investigation.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
A fire outbreak destroyed a seven-bedroom house and household appliances in Tanoso, Kwadaso Municipality, Ashanti region on Wednesday around 2pm. The exact cause was unknown but eyewitnesses suspected a gas explosion; firefighters arrived and extinguished the blaze, and the victims appealed to government for support.
18 hours ago · Daily Guide →
A Foundation for Security and Development in Africa report shows Ghana is making progress on gender parity in its security forces and peacekeeping operations through institutional quotas, legislative backing, and international partnerships. The evaluation documents developments including the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act 2024, a National Gender Policy for 2025–2034, and Armed Forces gender policy.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Two people have been rushed to hospital after pillars of the Breaking Yoke Ministry church building at Klagon, near Lashibi in Accra, collapsed on them while they were offloading cement. Ghana National Fire Service personnel are at the site assessing the situation, and residents believe more people may be trapped under the debris.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A collision between a Toyota Hiace and a Peugeot saloon car on the Akuse–Akosombo Highway in the Eastern Region on Monday, October 26, killed one person and left 14 others seriously injured; the cause of the crash had not been established as of Tuesday.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A domestic fire at Dohinaa Yili in Tamale required about twenty minutes for the fire tender to reach, though the journey should have taken six minutes, because drivers and riders on congested roads failed to give way despite the siren and emergency lights.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A diesel tanker suffered brake failure while travelling from Suhum to Kade and crashed into a shop at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Thursday, October 22, 2026, injuring two men and partially damaging the tanker head and shop.
23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Three vehicles—a Shacman X3000 long vehicle, a Honda Civic, and a Hyundai Sonata—sustained varying degrees of damage in a spillage incident at Awoshie Banyard in Accra. The Ghana National Fire Service responded and brought the situation under control with no casualties recorded; the cause remains under investigation.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Akropong Fire Station educated first-year students of Presbyterian College of Education on fire safety, covering electrical safety, cooking practices, gas cylinder handling, and emergency evacuation, concluding with a practical demonstration on using fire extinguishers and jute sacks.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Peugeot 206+ caught fire at the entrance of Suhum Fire Station on October 19, 2026; GNFS personnel extinguished it using water and dry powder, with preliminary investigations attributing the blaze to an electrical fault. No casualties were reported.
21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Two Ghana Immigration Service officers received unearned salaries totalling up to GH¢57,006 and have been ordered to refund by November 7, 2026; the ministry plans to hold authorising officials financially responsible if the money is not recovered, and will introduce new HR software to prevent similar errors.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service responded to an electrical fire from an MTN mast near Presby School at Begoro-Kristom on Saturday, October 17, extinguishing it within minutes of arrival. No casualties were recorded, though the power plant was completely destroyed with estimated damage of GH¢200,000; preliminary investigations suggest power fluctuation caused the outbreak.
20 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A fire engulfed multiple container structures, a mechanic shop, welding shops, and five vehicles in the Cable and Wireless area of Darkuman in Accra. Firefighters from Makola and Dansoman stations were deployed to contain the blaze and prevent its spread to nearby properties.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kpong Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service rescued a man trapped in a drainage cover near the Pentecost Church at Agormanya Abanse on Saturday, October 17. The victim was transported to St. Martin de Porres Catholic Hospital for medical attention.
19 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana National Fire Service rescued two casualties from a road traffic accident involving a motorbike and a DAF truck at Nante in Kintampo South Municipality. The casualties were handed to the Ambulance Service for medical attention.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will make its first appearance at the FIFCO Corporate Football World Championship in Antalya, Turkey, from October 21 to 25, 2026, competing against corporate football teams from more than 30 countries. The participation has been backed by the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
National Petroleum Authority CEO Edudzi Tamakloe told Parliament that collecting fuel from accident tankers is stealing and punishable by law, with penalties of 2,500 to 5,000 penalty units or two to five years imprisonment. The NPA launched a "Stay Back, Stay Safe" campaign to discourage the practice and warn of safety risks.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire outbreak at GRIDCo's Mallam substation on October 14 at approximately 2:36 am damaged a transformer and disrupted electricity supply to parts of Accra. The Ghana National Fire Service contained the fire, and GRIDCo has restored power to some affected areas while continuing reconnection efforts and investigating the cause.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service contained a warehouse fire at Somoco Company Limited near Takoradi Air Force Base that destroyed 10 tricycles but saved more than 2,000, and a separate bushfire near Takoradi Technical University caused by uncontrolled refuse burning, with no casualties reported.
14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana National Fire Service contained a fire at a Somoco Company warehouse near the Takoradi Air Force Base on October 13, 2026, destroying 10 tricycles but saving more than 2,000 others and adjoining buildings. A separate bushfire near Takoradi Technical University was also extinguished the same morning, with investigations suggesting uncontrolled refuse burning as the cause; no casualties were recorded in either incident.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company Limited substation at Mallam in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, affected one transformer and disrupted electricity supply to Kwashieman, Sowutuom, and other Accra communities. GRIDCo confirmed an electrical fault caused the fire, the Ghana National Fire Service brought it under control, and power restoration to affected areas was underway.
14 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana National Fire Service College has introduced the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS), a digital platform designed to enhance fire safety compliance, streamline property monitoring and registration, and reduce administrative bottlenecks. The initiative is part of the GNFS's efforts to digitize operations and improve service delivery nationwide.
13 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A fire suspected to have been triggered by a gas cylinder explosion destroyed four container shops and two rooms at Atasemanso in Kumasi, injuring one person and leaving a pregnant woman homeless. Property and merchandise worth millions of cedis, including second-hand clothing, were destroyed, and the Ghana National Fire Service prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby houses.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama sympathised with victims of a fire at Kumasi Central Market that consumed about 15 lockable shops on Friday, October 9, assuring government support to help traders return to business. The Local Government Minister, visiting on Saturday, encouraged traders and said proper assessment would be done to ensure victims received support.
13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
A fire swept through a mattress factory at Sokoban-Ampayoo in the Ashanti Region on Saturday morning, destroying several mattresses and a significant portion of the facility. The cause remains unknown, and the extent of damage and any injuries were yet to be determined at the time of reporting.
13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga visited victims of a fire outbreak at Kumasi Central Market that destroyed about 15 shops and stores last Friday night. The Minister attributed the persistent fires partly to delays in the market's redevelopment project and advised shop occupants to properly maintain electrical systems using qualified professionals.
13 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
A fire at the Kaase Angola Tanker Yard in Kumasi on Saturday destroyed one fuel tanker and partially damaged a second; firefighters brought the blaze under control at 8:04 PM and completely extinguished it at 8:36 PM, with no casualties reported.
12 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →