Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has inaugurated some sets of Fire Tunic equipment meant for heat resistance which enables fire fighters to get close to fire without harm during outbreaks.
Inaugurating the equipment at the Abia State Fire Service premises, the Governor expressed delight at the passion with which the men of the State Fire Service discharge their duty in the State.
Represented by his Chief of Staff, Anthony Agbazuere, Governor Ikpeazu said government is determined to provide more fire service equipment for the agency, and urged people to avoid bush burning and other activities that could trigger fire outbreak
The Controller, Abia State Fire Service, Victor Gbaruko said fire outbreaks bave become alarming, hence the need to have enough equipment to tackle it.
During the event, the fire fighters performed a Live Fire Drill, where they displayed their techniques in fire fighting