The establishment of the facility was influenced by lessons from the fatal Appiatse explosion and reflects the university’s commitment to strengthening safety resilience. It is expected to reduce traffic delays and significantly cut response times to fire outbreaks, rescue operations and road traffic incidents. He explained that the nearest GNFS station at Ahwetieso, about five kilometres away, often faced challenges such as traffic congestion, delaying response to emergencies. “We decided to provide space on campus to ensure quicker response and minimise damage caused by fire outbreaks,” he mentioned. The new facility is expected to significantly enhance fire safety and emergency response within the university and its surrounding communities.