Dr. Martin Agbili, Anambra State Fire Service chief, said the service was ready and committed to sustaining its efforts in preventing and controlling fire outbreaks in the state.

He said the service would increase fire safety procedures for the people.

Agbili said this to the media on Friday in Awka.

He said that the Anambra state fire service would stop at nothing to protect the lives and hard-earned properties of the state residents.

Agbili said the service had recorded huge results in its service and was very proud to celebrate World International Fire Fighters Day (IFFD).

“I was happy and humbled with great humility to celebrate the occasion with the theme “ Act Together To Build A Positive Fire Safety Culture”.

“I was happy because the service has been equipped with modern fire fighting tools and personnel, ready to educate the public on fire safety tips and also fight fire outbreaks once it occurs.

The fire chief promised to live up to the expectations of the general public in providing quality services when it beckons and appealed for public support to achieve its goal of increased productivity and efficient service delivery.

Agbili assured the people of his continued plan to achieve a better fire safety environment for the people and called for public support to all the Anambra fire service efforts, to give seamless service because it could not do all alone.

He reminded the public about the need to see fire service as a channel through which we could build a fire safety-friendly environment because the fighters were ever ready to discharge their duties at all times.

Agbili said the service was willing to work with the public in the area of fire safety and management and sounded the importance of switching off electrical appliances once not in use.

He said that the unwavering efforts and support of the Anambra Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, to Anambra State Fire Service and the welfare of its workers, would surely be reciprocated through efficient and speedy service delivery of its product to the people.

Agbili said that the service was very effective because of the huge synergy between the fire service and the Ministry of Power and Water Resources under Mr. Julius Chukwuemeka, and that of the Head of Service, Mrs Theodora Igwegbe.

He commended their doggedness and collaboration in the ministry which had yielded great success so far in the fire service and commended the Permanent Secretary Mrs Ifeyinwa Uzoka, for her unreserved administrative role in encouraging firefighters.

Agbili reassured the public of their dedication, commitment, sacrifice, and selfless services and promised to maintain his status as Regional Co-ordinator for Africa Continent, IFFD.

Agblili rolled out phone numbers to be contacted in time of fire outbreaks as follows, Fire Chief and Director can be reached at 09077044410.

Also Fire Risk Relations unit on 090 26876442, Amawbia fire Station 09040134949, Ekwulobia Station 09128702719.

He said that Ihiala Station would be reached on 09128209809, Nnewi Station on 09078744182, Nkpir 09128997958, and Onitsha Station on 091292426110.