The Ashanti fire boss slammed comments made by Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene as unfair toward firefighters battling a blaze. ACFO II Peter Tetteh said these remarks hurt the morale of fire crews working at the Adum fire scene. Leaders needed to step in fast to encourage their teams after the minister's words spread online. Many people saw a video where Dr. Amoakohene told firefighters to remove their trucks if they kept asking for water tankers.
Tetteh explained what really happened during that moment at the fire. The crews had stopped spraying water briefly to let excavators clear paths for better access. They weren't sitting idle or refusing to work as implied. Every fire truck waited for heavy equipment to finish making routes before they could continue fighting the flames effectively. The water tankers mentioned stood ready to supply the operation once firefighting resumed.
These hardworking crews had battled flames without stopping, earning praise from Ghana's President earlier that same day. The fire boss expressed his frustration about the criticism. Numerous concerned calls came in after the minister's statements went public. Team leaders watched their firefighters become discouraged just when they needed motivation most. Commanders had to quickly rebuild the spirits of exhausted crews who had worked over 24 hours straight.
Tetteh believes his teams deserved recognition rather than harsh words. He pointed out how the massive fire required continuous effort from everyone involved. These firefighters tackled dangerous conditions without sleep for an entire day. The commander also warned everyone to stay away from damaged buildings near the fire zone. The structures might collapse unexpectedly because the flames weakened support beams. He asked city officials to follow safety recommendations from the upcoming fire report to prevent future disasters.
Tetteh explained what really happened during that moment at the fire. The crews had stopped spraying water briefly to let excavators clear paths for better access. They weren't sitting idle or refusing to work as implied. Every fire truck waited for heavy equipment to finish making routes before they could continue fighting the flames effectively. The water tankers mentioned stood ready to supply the operation once firefighting resumed.
These hardworking crews had battled flames without stopping, earning praise from Ghana's President earlier that same day. The fire boss expressed his frustration about the criticism. Numerous concerned calls came in after the minister's statements went public. Team leaders watched their firefighters become discouraged just when they needed motivation most. Commanders had to quickly rebuild the spirits of exhausted crews who had worked over 24 hours straight.
Tetteh believes his teams deserved recognition rather than harsh words. He pointed out how the massive fire required continuous effort from everyone involved. These firefighters tackled dangerous conditions without sleep for an entire day. The commander also warned everyone to stay away from damaged buildings near the fire zone. The structures might collapse unexpectedly because the flames weakened support beams. He asked city officials to follow safety recommendations from the upcoming fire report to prevent future disasters.
