Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO) and Rural Fire Director for the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Mr. Owusu Adjei, has opined that it was not enough for fire officers to depend only on the insurance policy being provided by the security service.
He said despite the provision of an insurance package by the State Insurance Company (SIC), the officers must also insure themselves.
He was speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm.
He was asked if the GNFS had in place any insurance packages for officers who risk their lives to fight outbreaks.
In responding, he said, we have insured with the SIC. The Service has insured everybody with SIC but like I always say, being personally insured is helpful. Having multiple insurances is good. If you are harmed, you could get multiple benefits from the companies you insured with.
We have insured with SIC but we have always encouraged ourselves to have personal insurances to help us”.
He described the job as a highly risky one since the officers put their lives on the line for others.
He further advised Ghanaians to stay safe as we celebrate the festive season.
He was particular about bush fires and advised farmers to desist from acts that could cause bush fires.
To him, the planting for food and jobs could be threatened if we are unable to contain bush fires.
By: Rashid Obodai Provencal/Rainbowradioonline.com
