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Use ambulances for right purposes
Tema, July 25, Ghanadot/GNA- The public have been urged to
always endeavour to carry accident victims in ambulances
instead of commercial vehicles as that worsens their
condition.
The Tema Regional Commander of the Motor Traffic and
Transport Unit (MTTU) DSP Prosper Ayisi said ambulances have
been designed to have the right structures to carry accident
victims and they must be used as such.
"Forcing the injured into public transport is not the ideal
way as poor handling of the victim could cause more injuries
than what was sustained from the accident and this must be
rectified".
He made the call at the opening of a four day seminar
organised by the Tema Office of the National Fire Service (NFS)
for thirty-nine of its district, senior and sectional heads
drawn from the region at Tema.
Mr Ayisi who was a resource person at the seminar was
speaking on the topic, "the police and fire service
collaboration".
Talking on the frequent use of sirens, he advised firemen to
cease the practice because with time the public might
consider it as normal and would not respond to distress
attention.
To ensure their safety in the event of putting out fires at,
the MTTU Commander underscored the need for firemen to
always inform the police for protection, saying, the
collaboration between the two institutions is vital for
effective strategizing.
This is because during such incidents, hooligans take
advantage to loot items and also attempt to vandalize fire
tenders and the police presence could save the situation.
He asked firemen to be conversant with the rules and
regulations governing their profession.
He asked the firemen to embark on an educational drive to
enable the public to become aware of the negative practices
of making false alarm calls.
The Tema Municipal Chief Executive, Mr David Quaye Annang,
urged the Fire Service to make full use of their potential
and not to limit their work to fire disasters alone.
He called for the improvement of relations between the Fire
Service and the public through effective education to enable
them know the numerous duties of the service.
Mr Annang advised the participants to be committed to the
programme, which must show in their work.
The Municipal Fire Officer, Mr Paul Tamakloe said the
seminar was designed to enhance the knowledge of
participants to improve their performance for effective and
efficient work attitude.
Topics to be treated include NADMO and Fire Service
collaboration", "Fire Service operational efficiency",
"Guidance and Counselling", and "Fire precaution (premises),
regulations, 2003 (LI 1724) among others.
GNA
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