LSF&RS BEGINS Y2021 FIRE EVACUATION DRILL DEC. 1ST

 


The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has concluded plan to begin the year 2021 Fire Evacuation Drill on Wednesday, 1st December, 2021 in order to raise awareness among Public Servants as well as mitigating the risks of Fire especially in buildings used as Government offices.


Margaret Adeseye, Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service made this Known yesterday in her office while briefing the staff of the Agency on the modalities of this year's Evacuation Drill.


According to her, this stimulated Fire Exit Drill is to ensure effective and efficient use of the Fire devices install in buildings in the case of emergency. "The drill will ensure orderly exit, active emergency control action while prevent panic that has been responsible for most of the loss of lives in major Fire disasters".


"As an Agency charged with the responsibility of Fire Prevention and Fire fighting. We are poised to continue a sustained sensitization of the general public to guide against unforseen Fire disaster, the Fire boss said.


Adeseye stressed the need for work place safety as the key to business continuity and disaster risk prevention and reduction.


She stress that all Government Officers must ensure that the minimum Safety standards are observed in all government facilities.


According to her, the theme of this year evacuation is "Sustaining Lagos Economy through Fire Prevention" while the slogan is: To Avoid the worst, Put fire Safety First!


She, however informed that the flag off of this annual exercise will come up tomorrow, Wednesday morning at the Office of the Deputy Governor, Round House Alausa, Ikeja.


Adeseye concluded by commending the Sanwo-Olu led administration for upholding Public Order and Safety which is enshrined in the Security and Governance pillar of the THEMES Agenda

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