2 October 2026 The Deputy Chief Fire Officer of the Gambia Fire and Rescue Service, Yaya S.D. Sonko paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Ambassador of Spain to The Gambia, Her Excellency Madam Lola Casariego Artola. The courtesy call provided an opportunity for both parties to discuss ways of strengthening the relationship between […]
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17 September 2026 The GFRS Female Network (GFRS F-NET) has successfully completed a four-day presentation and review of its Draft Constitution, concluding today with its presentation to the Senior Management Team for observations, guidance, and institutional support. The initiative aims to strengthen women’s leadership, professional development, mentorship, participation, and representation across the Gambia Fire and
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8 September 2026 The Gambia Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) today welcomed a delegation from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for a courtesy and sensitization visit to its Headquarters. Led by Mr. Njundu Drammeh, the delegation highlighted the Commission’s ongoing human rights initiatives and explored areas of collaboration with the Service. Chief Fire Officer
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27 August 2026 The Deputy Chief Fire Officer of Gambia Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) Yaya Sonko, is participating in a high-level regional meeting being held in Dakar, Republic of Senegal, from 25 to 28 August 2026. The meeting brings together senior representatives from Senegal, The Gambia, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Côte d’Ivoire. The meeting
11/8/2026. The Chief Fire Officer, accompanied by members of the GFRS Senior Management Team, paid a courtesy call on the management of NAWEC, with discussions focused on strengthening collaboration and improving emergency response. Key issues discussed included water pressure and the availability, accessibility, and functionality of fire hydrants in Banjul—critical resources for effective firefighting operations.
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30 July 2026 The Gambia Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) today welcomed a five-member delegation from the University of The Gambia (UTG) Red Cross Link to the GFRS Brigade Headquarters in Banjul. The visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration between the GFRS and the UTG Red Cross Link in promoting fire safety, fire prevention, first
2nd July 2026 The Chief Fire Officer of The Gambia Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS), Chief Fire Officer Masaneh S.K. Bah, accompanied by members of the Senior Leadership Team, visited the GFRS Training School in Mandinari, where 278 recruits are undergoing basic firefighting training. Upon arrival, the delegation was received by the Commandant of the
Date: 1st July 2026 The Deputy Chief Fire Officer of the Gambia Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS), Yaya Sonko, on Wednesday, 1st July 2026, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Stéphane Dovert, Head of Mission and Chargé d’Affaires of the French Mission in The Gambia, at the Mission’s Headquarters in Fajara. The meeting was also
15th June 2026 The Emergency Service Aid Charity (ESAC) and Ebou Mala’s Children Charity Foundation (EMCCF) today paid a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of The Gambia Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) in Banjul following the successful completion of an assessment tour of Bajakunda Fire and Rescue Station in the Upper River Region (URR) and
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3rd June 2026 The National Assembly Select Committee on Defense and Security today paid a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of The Gambia Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) to engage with the Service on key operational and developmental matters. The delegation was received by Chief Fire Officer Masaneh SK Bah, who briefed members on the
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