Banfora: Lieutenant-Colonel Go Mamadou, Commander Of The 2nd Fire And Rescue Group, Officially Installed Lieutenant Sawadogo Rakiswende Bruno As The Head Of The 5th Fire And Rescue Company On Wednesday In Banfora, Following His Appointment To This Position On April 10, 2025. Lieutenant Sawadogo Succeeds Battalion Commander Belemsigri G. Prosper, Who Has Been Assigned To Other Duties.

According To Burkina Information Agency, The New Commander Expressed Gratitude To The National Fire Brigade (BNSP) Command And Particularly To The Colonel In Charge For The Trust Placed In Him. He Committed To Carrying Out His Mission With Loyalty And Professionalism To Honor This Trust. Lieutenant Sawadogo Also Acknowledged The Contributions Of His Predecessors, Praising Their Efforts In Enhancing The Unit's Reputation And Effectiveness. He Sought Their Guidance To Successfully Fulfill What He Termed A Sacred Mission For Any Soldier.

During The Ceremony, Lieutenant Sawadogo Extended Special Recognition To All Forces Engaged In Reclaiming The National Territory And The Volunteers For The Defense Of The Homeland (VDP), With Whom He Has Previously Collaborated During Security Missions. He Appealed For Continued Support From Administrative, Political, Traditional, And Religious Authorities, As Well As The Defense And Security Forces (FDS), Emphasizing That A Collective Effort Is Essential To Deliver Quality Services To The Population And Aid The Development Of The Tannounyan Region. He Reassured All Stakeholders Of His Commitment To Close Collaboration.

Addressing His Team, Lieutenant Sawadogo Called For Dedication, Discipline, Responsibility, And A Commitment To Excellence To Maintain The High Standards Of The 5th Company. He Pledged, Alongside His Personnel, To Protect The Population, Safeguard Their Property, And Uphold Order, Cohesion, And Professional Ethics. He Also Highlighted The Importance Of Strengthening Collaboration With Military And Paramilitary Forces In The Region.

Lieutenant Colonel Go Mamadou Encouraged The New Commander To Build On The Work Of His Predecessor, Maintain The Unit's Operational Capacity, And Work In Harmony With Other Defense And Security Forces Components To Meet The Objectives Of The BNSP. Outgoing Commander Belemsigri G. Prosper Expressed Gratitude For The Trust Placed In Him During His Tenure And Offered His Support To Ensure A Smooth Transition And The Continued Success Of The National Fire Brigade's Missions.