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General News of Sunday, July 14, 2019
Source: citibusinessnews.com
2019-07-14
The Service believes that this measure will reduce the number of deaths in such installations during fires
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has impressed large companies looking to build high-rise buildings to incorporate balconies to facilitate fire evacuation drills.
The Service believes that the move will reduce deaths in such facilities in the event of a fire.
In an interview with Citi Business News, Eric Smith, a grade III divisional officer with the Greater Accra Fire Department, said the group would continue training with architects to ensure compliance. new structures to the best standards.
He spoke when he summoned Cal Bank staff during a fire prevention exercise at the company's headquarters on Friday (July 12, 2019).
"In all high-rise buildings, balconies should be incorporated before we can intervene to rescue the trapped people. Looking at our table ladder that can only reach the seventh floor, if we have a building on one floor beyond, we will need to capitalize on the presence of a balcony to facilitate our rescue mission Mr. Eric Smith said.
At the same time, Samuel Kwame Boafo, head of human resources at Cal Bank, badured that the bank would strive to address any minor issues that might prevent a complete evacuation in case of damage. fire, in the premises.
"Since this is the first time we have organized this exercise, it is clear that some areas can be improved … we will say that in case of emergency, we would have ensured that life our customers and staff are protected, "he said. added.
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