The Nasarawa State Command of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) successfully responded to over 80 emergency calls across the state between January and September 2026, salvaging property worth millions of naira and saving numerous lives.
The State Controller of the Federal Fire Service, Eno Nwachukwu, disclosed the operational figures on Friday, September 18, 2026, during the launch of the command’s fire safety sensitization and enlightenment campaign in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital.
The event commenced at 10:00 AM at the State Command Headquarters and brought together civil servants, traditional rulers, representatives of security agencies, and members of the public.
Speaking under the theme “Fire Safety, Emergency Evacuation, and Practical First Aid Fire Fighting Drill,” Controller Nwachukwu noted that the command recorded zero total-loss incidents among the emergencies tackled within the review period.
“Since the beginning of this year, we have received more than 80 to 100 fire calls. I want to thank God that there was no fire call that we couldn’t tackle within the period under review. If you call us on time, just count it that it is done; no building was engulfed completely.
We were able to salvage all the situations,” Nwachukwu said. Highlighting the importance of proactive measures as the year enters the traditional “Ember” months, Nwachukwu cautioned residents against common fire hazards such as overloaded electrical sockets, neglected appliances, and improper storage of flammable materials.
She emphasised that the command’s primary focus is shifting toward public education and fire prevention to eliminate emergencies before they occur. The sensitization campaign featured live practical firefighting drills demonstrated by officers of the command, showcasing proper techniques for using fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and executing safe emergency evacuations.
The FFS urged members of the public to stay vigilant, maintain functional fire safety equipment in homes and offices, and immediately contact emergency lines at the earliest sign of a fire incident to ensure swift response times.
