CBN Donates Fire-fighting Caddy In Bauchi

The Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), Bauchi State branch, has donated a Motorised Fire Caddy to the Federal Fire Service, FFS Headquarters, Bauchi State Command.

Speaking during the handing over of the mobile fire suppression system, the CBN Bauchi Branch Controller, James Laburta, explained that the gesture was part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility.

He said, “The Federal Fire Service deserves commendation for its dedication toward fighting fire outbreaks in the state.

“The bank is committed to community safety.”

He said, “The gesture underscored the importance of partnerships between government agencies and corporate institutions in safeguarding lives and property.”

Responding, DCF Babangida Abba, the acting state controller of the Federal Fire Service in the state, expressed profound gratitude for the gesture.

He emphasised the critical role of such support in enhancing the command’s capacity to respond swiftly to fire emergencies, especially in hard-to-reach areas.

Abba noted, “The donation came at a crucial time, given the recent surge in fire incidents across the state.”

While encouraging the general public to remain vigilant and proactive about fire safety, he assured the equipment would be effectively deployed for emergency response and training.

Also, speaking at the sidelines of the event, the Public Relations Officer of the Fire Service, ASF Umar Lawal, said the equipment is used in areas where traditional fire hydrants or fixed systems are not readily available.

“This unit is typically portable and easy to manoeuvre, making it suitable for various locations.

“The motorised fire caddy is designed for skilled and unskilled Firefighters to use as a quick-response method in their early stages.

“As it beats response time to emergencies, it’s also used for institutional training, reaching out to the incident ground scene, especially in hard-to-reach areas where our Fire truck can’t access the fire ground,” he said.