The newly commissioned Pentecost Fire Station, fully funded, built, and furnished by The Church of Pentecost, has been described as the first-ever fire station constructed by a private institution in Ghana—and one of the most beautiful and well-equipped in the country.
This was disclosed by Madam Daniella Mawusi Ntow-Sarpong, Acting Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), during her welcome address at the official commissioning and handover ceremony held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh.
“For the first time in our history, a religious organisation has built and handed over a fully functional fire station to the Ghana National Fire Service,” Madam Ntow-Sarpong noted. “This facility is not only beautiful but meets high operational standards, and it is a testament to what faith-based institutions can contribute to national development.”
She emphasised that the investment by The Church of Pentecost is a significant contribution to the safety and wellbeing of citizens and will greatly enhance the operational efficiency of the GNFS in the Gomoa enclave and beyond.
“This fire station brings us closer to the people we serve. It is a demonstration of how partnerships between public service and faith-based institutions can positively impact the entire nation,” she stated.
Madam Ntow-Sarpong further highlighted that the collaboration with The Church of Pentecost goes beyond infrastructure. The Church has also provided a Chaplain to minister to the spiritual needs of GNFS personnel, in line with its holistic approach to ministry—one that seeks to save both lives and souls.
“Nation-building is not the sole responsibility of the state. It is a shared responsibility,” she stressed. “Corporate bodies and religious organisations must emulate this remarkable act. Fire safety is a collective duty, and the Ghana National Fire Service cannot do it alone.”
She expressed deep gratitude to the leadership and members of The Church of Pentecost for what she described as a generous and unprecedented donation that has set a high standard for future partnerships.
“Together,” she concluded, “we can build a nation where communities are safe, lives are protected, and every citizen plays a part in our collective development.”
The Pentecost Fire Station, completed within 18 months, is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including administrative offices, an IT/Monitoring Room, conference room, four syndicate rooms, and separate crew quarters for male and female personnel. The station is expected to significantly reduce emergency response times in Gomoa Yesukrom, Gomoa Fetteh, and neighbouring communities.
The initiative to establish a fire station in the Gomoa Yesukrom community originated during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) was repurposed as an isolation centre. At the time, the then Chief Fire Officer, Mr. Julius A. Kuunor, deployed a team of fire officers to provide fire cover for the facility. Following a comprehensive risk assessment, it became evident that there was a critical need for a fire station within the community, as the nearest stations were located at the Kasoa Overpass and Budumburam—both a significant distance away.
In line with its “Possessing the Nations” agenda, the leadership of The Church of Pentecost recognised the urgency of the situation and responded to the request of the Ghana National Fire Service by constructing a fully equipped fire station. This facility is now positioned to primarily serve the Gomoa Yesukrom community, while also extending emergency services to the broader Gomoa Fetteh area and its surrounding communities.
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