The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has signed a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to recruit 5,000 young people as Fire Assistants across the country.
The agreement, signed on Friday, May 3, 2025, is part of a broader initiative to address youth unemployment while strengthening fire safety operations nationwide.
According to a statement from the YEA, the programme is designed to “support job creation while partnering with state institutions to enhance public safety.”
The GNFS will be responsible for the training and supervision of the recruits, who will be deployed to various regions after completing their training.
The recruitment process, including timelines and eligibility criteria, is yet to be announced.
YEA Chief Executive Officer Malik Basintale signed the agreement on behalf of the agency, with the Minister for the Interior and the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment present to affirm the government’s backing.
