The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has urged personnel to anchor their duties in character, compassion, and humility as they continue to serve the nation.
Mrs Daniella Mawusi Ntow‑Sarpong, Chief Fire Officer (CFO), said this was essential for maintaining stability, security, and the well‑being of the community, especially as the festive season approaches.
She made the call during the Service’s Nine Lessons and Carols and end‑of‑year thanksgiving service in Accra.
Mrs. Ntow‑Sarpong said that while discipline, rank, and authority were important within the Service, character mattered more, stressing that courage must be matched with compassion, skill guided by conscience, and power restrained by service.
Drawing lessons from the birth of Jesus Christ, she reminded personnel that God’s response to a broken and dangerous world was not distance but presence, a value mirrored in the work of officers and firefighters who run towards danger to protect lives and property.
Mrs Ntow‑Sarpong highlighted the spiritual meaning of the season as a time to pause, reflect, and give thanks, especially after months marked by sacrifice, danger, and service.
She said leadership must be rooted in humanity and obedience, noting that true leadership was not defined by status but by service to others.
Reflecting on achievements recorded during the year, Mrs Ntow‑Sarpong said the Service was able to contain disasters, improve skills, and demonstrate professionalism across commands and regions.
She expressed appreciation to officers, civilian staff, chaplains, volunteers, and partner institutions for their dedication and discipline, as well as to families whose patience and prayers supported frontline personnel.
The Nine Lessons and Carols brought together officers, firefighters, civilian staff, chaplains, volunteers, and partners to reflect on the year’s work and the significance of Christmas.
Prayers were offered for the country, government, management of the GNFS, officers injured in the line of duty, families who bore the cost of service, and personnel who worked under stretched resources.
