Federal Fire Service Boosts National Readiness

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has reinforced its commitment to strengthening operational readiness, personnel discipline and security consciousness through a one-day security brief facilitated by the Provost Department for officers of the Service.

The engagement, led by the Provost Marshall, DCF A.A. Ashafa, focused on key professional and operational considerations that contribute to a secure, coordinated and effective working environment across the Service.

The brief was held in line with the strategic direction of the Controller-General, Federal Fire Service, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, MBA, MDRM, ACTI, FCNA, who has continued to place emphasis on personnel preparedness, discipline and operational effectiveness as essential components of the Service’s ability to respond effectively to emergencies and protect lives and property.

Addressing participants, the 2IC Provost Unit, CSF Sy Sunwar, highlighted critical areas including intelligence gathering, environmental awareness, proper dressing and deportment, parade proficiency, teamwork and collaboration with other security and paramilitary agencies.

He urged officers to maintain discipline and professionalism in the discharge of their responsibilities, while promoting mutual respect and unity. He also emphasised the importance of establishing effective working relationships with relevant agencies within their areas of responsibility to facilitate information sharing, coordination and timely response to security concerns.

The Provost Marshall charged officers to develop a thorough understanding of their duties and responsibilities and to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. He noted that personnel discipline, security awareness and effective coordination are essential to sustaining the operational capacity required to deliver the Service’s mandate.

The engagement also featured an interactive session, providing officers with the opportunity to raise operational questions and receive guidance on their responsibilities and expected standards of conduct.

The security brief provided an opportunity to sharpen officers’ understanding of the security responsibilities that accompany their roles within the Federal Fire Service, while promoting the discipline, vigilance and coordination necessary for effective operations. The knowledge and guidance shared during the session are expected to translate into stronger professional conduct and better support for the Service’s wider emergency management and fire safety operations.