Four Firefighters Have Been Injured, With Two In Critical Condition, After The Last Floor Of A Two-Storey Building Collapsed On Them During A Fire Incident At West Legon on Wednesday (January 24, 2024).


The two firefighters, Raymond Ansah and Joshua Kankam, are being admitted to the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Legon, due to their significant burn injuries. 

After receiving treatment, Prince Ofori and Ibrahim Anum, who had minor wounds, were released from the hospital.

When the tragedy happened, they were fighting the fire at the commercial complex as a member of a team from the Legon Fire Station.

Upon their admission on Wednesday, the firefighters received a visit from Chief Fire Officer Julius Kuunuor, who assured them of the management's unwavering support for a speedy and full recovery.

How did it Occurred?

Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) Timothy Osafo Affum, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), described what happened at the scene. He added that when the men were battling the fire, two of the building's supporting pillars collapsed, causing the structure to collapse.

The incident happened on the second floor, and since he was on the bottom floor, he saw the signs, even though the safety officer was watching to make sure the building was secure during the firefighting.


No insurance cover 

Asked if there was an insurance cover for the injured firemen, the PRO said there was no specific insurance for such tragedies.

However, he said there was a general policy called workman’s compensation and that was what they would receive when they finally recover.

Mr. Affum emphasized, "This is why we are constantly pleading with the authorities to develop an insurance policy that is appropriate for the firefighting profession."

Preventing reoccurrence 

To prevent such tragedy from reoccurring, he said the service was going to recall all safety officers for reorientation.

He explained it was done to make sure they were especially watchful during fire occurrences and would notify the firefighters if they saw any danger.

Thankfully, he said, the government had committed money this year for the agency to buy cutting-edge trucks and equipment for battling fires.

Regarding this one, "I am aware that money has been set aside to improve our operations by buying firefighting supplies.

Furthermore, the government has allocated monies for our commanders to buy cars," Mr. Affum said.

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