Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has stated that his administration would continue to support the State Emergency Responders System to reduce the casualty figures and losses resulting from disasters. Speaking through the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat at a Symposium themed: “Emergency Systems and the Economy: Impact and Opportunities”, held on Tuesday at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu said this will …

In a bid to reposition the Lagos State Fire Service for optimum performance, the Lagos State Government has embarked on the construction and rehabilitation of six fire stations, just as it completed the upgrade of the Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters at Alausa, Ikeja. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who disclosed during the commissioning of Ebute-Elefun, Ajegunle and Oniru Fire stations, which took place concurrently, said the projects are a result of a …

The procurement of Fire Apparatus for the purpose of saving lives in distress is of premium importance to the service. Therefore, the State Government have provided necessary equipment required; which includes, Boronto Skylift, Firefighting Drone, Water Tanker and utility Vehicles.

In line with the hazards that come with the task of firefighting at emergency scenes, the state government has helped to reposition the Fire and Rescue Service with the procurement of standard Personal Protective Clothing (PPC), Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Master Breathing Apparatus to protect the lives of the firefighters.