The Federal Government says it plans to rebrand the Federal Fire Service in the coming months.
The rebranding would expand the scope of the service as well as include a change of name.
Speaking during the inauguration of 15 firefighting trucks and rapid response vehicles in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said the service, when rebranded, would carry out rescue-related duties.
He said, “The fire service will soon be rebranded as the Federal Fire and Rescue Service. They will be expected to collect information, assess risk in various areas, and protect the health and safety of workers. Your vehicle’s safety must not be jeopardized. We must develop a robust, implementable, and adequately driven fire and rescue national framework.
“This framework should identify and assess the full range of foreseeable fire and rescue-related risks, make provisions for prevention and protection activities, and respond to incidents appropriately.”
Alluding to the employment opportunities created by the fire services in foreign countries, the minister assured that with the rebranding, the fire service would create jobs through the service.
