Rotary Club of Ikoyi, District 9112, has donated essential safety gear to the Federal Fire Service Ikoyi, in a bid to engender the emergency response of the Fire Service in Lagos.
The donation, which includes firefighter bunker gear, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), a borehole, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is expected to enhance fire preparedness and mitigate fire hazard in the city.
Speaking at the event, the newly installed President of the Club, Clare Omatseye, highlighted the importance of emergency preparedness. “We believe fire preparedness is vital. Before this donation, we discovered the fire station lacked its own water source, which is shocking. Our firefighters face significant risks, often without adequate breathing apparatus or oxygen. This donation aims to address those gaps”, she said.
The elated Area Commander, Federal Fire Service, Ikoyi, CSF Musa Emmanue,l also welcomed the donation. In his words, “If there is any word stronger than happiness, I would use it. This equipment will give our firefighters the confidence and protection they need to do their jobs safely”.
