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Quell this Fire, Please! Addressing Key Operational Challenges Facing the Nigeria Fire Service

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Fire disasters are increasingly posing a major threat to public safety in Nigeria, with the economic costs of these infernos further weakening the nation’s already fragile economy. To better understand the dynamics of the challenges facing the Nigeria fire service (NFS), a qualitative phenomenological study was conducted through indepth interviews, capturing the lived experiences of fifteen experienced firefighters in relation to a fire incident they have previously managed. The paper offers empirical evidence detailing how fire service effectiveness can be improved at the micro, meso and macro levels. The paper concludes that tailored reforms are crucially needed within the NFS.

Source: Public Organization Review

DOI: 10.1007/s11115-025-00903-3

Authors: Justin Okoli, F. Svenson, S. Hadleigh-Dunn

Institutions: University of Derby, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, University of Portsmouth

Language: English

Topic: Disaster Management and Resilience

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,190