By Juliet Mettle-Edmonds
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), has honoured its Sports Unit members in Accra for their exceptional achievements. Five fire officers were recognised for their resilience, gallantry, perseverance, and dexterity, which are aligned with the core values of the service.
Some gallant officers of the service were part of Ghana’s success story at the recently held 13th African Games. A Deputy Group Officer, (DGO) Rachael Bamfo, captained the national women’s hockey team to clinch gold for the country.
The Assistant Hockey Team Coach, Group Officer Grade I (GO I) Susuana Kotey, also received a trophy for winning the T-Tommy Memorial Tournament held in July 2024 in Kumasi. The team manager of the hockey team, Assistant Divisional Officer Grade I, (ADO I) Cecilia Apafo, also presented to the Chief Fire Officer a trophy for securing the Best Disciplined Team award during the T-Tommy Memorial Tournament.
Fireman (FM) Adjei Hakeem Husseni was also recognised as the Best Male Referee in the Greater Accra Regional Football League.
On the global stage, Assistant Station Officer (ASTNO) Ernest Mawutor Quarcoo made history by becoming the first African to receive the Emperor’s Scroll after an outstanding performance at the Chinese Open Championship held in Hunan in June 2024, where he placed third.
The Chairman of the Fire Service Council, Mr. Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, said the success of the athletes not only enhances the reputation of the GNFS but also inspires others to strive for greatness.
He noted that the holistic approach to personal and professional development within the GNFS is a testament to the organisation’s dedication to excellence, teamwork, and discipline.
The Chief Fire Officer, Julius Kuunuor, praised the athletes for their great accomplishments and thanked them for combining their sporting talents with their tight work schedules to achieve these significant achievements.
He promised management’s continuous support in achieving more sporting laurels for the Service, serving as a model for other institutions, and contributing to the nation’s overall development.