FCT Fire Service deploys fire routers to enhance safety in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service has launched a large-scale initiative to deploy fire routers in public and private buildings across Abuja, including marketplaces. The move is part of efforts to enhance fire safety as the dry season, a period notorious for frequent fire outbreaks, approaches.

In a statement signed by the Acting Director of the FCT Fire Service, Zacchaeus Adebayo, the deployment was described as a critical component of the FCT Fire Emergency Monitoring Gateway project, aimed at modernising fire response systems within the territory.

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“The Fire Router Deployment Initiative is an integral part of the FCT Fire Emergency Monitoring Gateway project, which aims to modernise fire response systems in the territory,” the statement read.

“The fire routers will enhance real-time detection of fire incidents and facilitate swift communication with our emergency response units, drastically reducing response times and minimising potential damages.”

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Key features of the fire routers include real-time alerts for smoke or fire outbreaks, direct connectivity to the FCT Fire Emergency Monitoring Gateway for faster emergency responses, and increased safety in high-risk areas like crowded marketplaces and densely populated buildings.

The FCT Fire Service has called on building owners, market leaders, and stakeholders to cooperate by granting access for the installation of these devices. Residents were also reminded of the importance of adhering to fire safety guidelines during the dry season to help reduce the risk of fire incidents.

Residents and stakeholders seeking to schedule fire router installations are encouraged to contact the FCT Fire Service on its toll-free line at 08000032837.

This initiative underscores the FCT Fire Service’s commitment to protecting lives, properties, and businesses from fire hazards while building a safer environment for all residents and visitors to the Federal Capital Territory.