The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has admonished the public to contact the service on time to avoid loss of lives and property during an emergency."It is always advisable to inform the GNFS first, during an emergency or fire outbreak; time is of the essence in firefighting," Mr Richmond Vanderpuye, GNFS Divisional Officer Grade III, who is the District Commander for the Motorway Fire Station in the Ashaiman Municipality stated.