The Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, says the Service has resolved the operational challenges of inadequate water and fuel supply and is now better positioned to respond effectively to emergencies.

He stated this on Tuesday after unveiling a quarter guard at the FFS headquarters and another at the Wuse Area Command in Abuja.

Adeyemi said that when he assumed office a year ago, he pledged to reposition the Service and restore public confidence in its ability to protect lives and property.

“I was asked what would be part of my legacy, and I said I want Nigerians to have trust in the Federal Fire Service in terms of saving lives and property. They must have that trust in us.

“A report came to me last week about one of our officers in Plateau State who entered a diesel tank to save someone. He risked his life and, though he ended up in the hospital, he was able to save a life.

“Gone are the days when people would call the Fire Service and we would say there was no water or no diesel.”

The Controller-General said the quarter guards are more than physical structures, describing them as symbols of discipline, professionalism, unity and the spirit of the Service.

Commending the officers who funded the projects, he said their contributions reflected the enabling environment created by his administration.

“You will recall that when I assumed office about a year ago, one of the major commitments I made to our officers and men was to prioritise their welfare,” he said.

He added that staff motivation had improved significantly through enhanced welfare packages, medical interventions and access to loan facilities. (Daily Trust)