Police Partner Federal Fire Service to Train Personnel on Fire Safety, Emergency Response in Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has partnered with the Federal Fire Service to train its officers and personnel on fire prevention and emergency response as part of efforts to improve operational preparedness and safety across police formations.

The training, held at the Police Officers’ Mess in Ilorin, was organised in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to build a more professional and operationally prepared Police Force.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Kwara State Command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi.

According to the statement, the exercise was attended by the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Ojo Adekimi, members of the Command Management Team, senior officers and other personnel.

The training focused on fire prevention, emergency management, the different types of fire extinguishers, their functions and appropriate applications, as well as basic procedures for responding to fire outbreaks.

Participants also took part in practical sessions involving controlled fire scenarios, where they received hands-on training on the correct handling and use of various fire extinguishers.

The statement said the exercise was designed to reinforce “the importance of calm, timely and appropriate response during fire emergencies.”

The training team was led by the Head of Department, Information, Investigation and Enforcement of the Federal Fire Service, Kwara State Command, DSF Toyin Ibrahim.

The Police Command said the collaboration highlighted the importance of inter-agency cooperation in strengthening emergency preparedness, protecting lives and property, and improving the practical response capabilities of security personnel.

Speaking at the event, Commissioner of Police Ojo Adekimi commended the State Controller of the Federal Fire Service, Kwara State Command, ACF Ibrahim Adisa Sarafadeen, for facilitating the training and sharing the agency’s expertise with police personnel.

He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to continuous professional development and stronger collaboration with relevant agencies.

“Modern policing requires personnel who are prepared not only for security operations but also to respond responsibly to emergencies that may threaten lives and critical infrastructure,” Adekimi said.

The police commissioner also urged officers who participated in the training to put the knowledge acquired into practice and promote a culture of safety across their various formations.