MININTER Launches Fire Safety Training Program for Public Servants
Today, Wednesday 15th July 2026, the Ministry of Interior (MININTER), in collaboration with the Rwanda National Police (RNP), the Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA), and the City of Kigali (CoK), launched a training program for public servants on fire prevention, firefighting, and the use of firefighting equipment.
The initiative focuses on training staff from various institutions on how to use fire extinguishers. It was launched with employees from the Gender Monitoring Office and the Special Guarantee Fund and will extend to other institutions.
While launching the program, the Permanent Secretary of MININTER, Mr. Sesonga Benjamin, emphasized the importance of public servants knowing how to use firefighting equipment and how to combat fires; he noted that these skills are crucial for ensuring workplace safety and mitigating the potential impact of a fire outbreak.
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