BFP Joins the 28th EDSA Anniversary Celebration

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With the whole nation commemorating this year’s 28th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution, the Bureau of Fire Protection joins the EDSA People Power Commission in the Wreath Laying Ceremony held on February 24, 2014 at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City.

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A flag raising ceremony and wreath laying activity marked the opening of the program at 7:40 in the morning. A gun salute was initiated to recognize the invaluable sacrifices and solidarity of Filipino veterans who fought and died for the freedom and independence of the country. Before the event ended, Former President Fidel V. Ramos delivered his message as the Guest of Honor.

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Ceremonial units from the different branches of the Uniformed Service, personnel of concerned government agencies, private and civic organizations attended the activity.

The event concluded past 9 in the morning through a Fellowship Breakfast with former President Ramos, participants and other invited guests.

BFP Promotes 61 Non-Officers

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Sixty one (61) Non-Officers of the Bureau of Fire Protection were promoted one rank higher and took their oath last February 20, 2014 at BFP-NHQ, Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Agham Road, Quezon City.

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The batch of newly promoted personnel includes twenty (20) personnel from Fire Officer 1 to Fire Officer 2, twenty (20) from FO2 to FO3, another twenty (20) to Senior Fire Officer 1 and a new Senior Fire Officer 2. The Oath Taking was administered by the Personnel Resource Management Division Chief NUP Gina M Flores. BFP Officer-in-Charge CSUPT CARLITO S ROMERO, together with other BFP officers and personnel, witnessed the event.

In his message, CSUPT ROMERO encouraged the newly promoted personnel to be more dedicated and hardworking in fulfilling their daily duties and responsibilities as BFP employee. Promotion is one of the opportunities that the Bureau offers to all its personnel to balance their personality and career growth, thus, driving them to be more inspired and motivated in performing their tasks. CSUPT ROMERO ensures that every deserving personnel will be given the chance of promotion.

Ilog, Negros Occidental gets Fire Truck Tanker

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The municipality of Ilog in Negros Occidental gets a fire truck in a Turnover Ceremony held on January 9, 2014 at the BFP National Headquarters in Agham Road, Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City.

The Officer-in-Charge himself, CSUPT CARLITO S ROMERO led the ceremonial turnover of key, assisted by Fire Suppression Operations Division Officer-in-Charge and donation focal person CINSP DENNIS A MOLO, to Mr. Eduardo Bondad, municipal accountant of Ilog and representative of Mayor Genaro Rafael Alvarez III.

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Mayor Alvarez expressed his gratitude to the DILG and BFP for providing their town a fire truck that will greatly help them in fire suppression. This is a valuable addition to the fire suppression capabilities of the town, Alvarez said, gaining additional protection for the sprawling sugarcane plantations in the area. Ilog has a growing population of about 60,000.

The firetruck was donated to the Bureau of Fire Protection by the Korea Federation of Firefighters’ Association – South Korea. It is a 2,500-gallon Samil pump housed in a KIA chassis, with two sets of Personal Protective Equipment, four hoses, and three hose nozzles. The value of the said equipment is estimated at about 10 million pesos.

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At present, there are 556 municipalities in the country without fire trucks. The agency is positive that in the near future, these municipalities will be provided with their own fire trucks equipped with firefighting gear.

Rizal Day Infographic

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OIC, BFP Directive: “RIZAL DAY INFOGRAPHIC” for implementation of the BFP on 30 December 2013. All BFP Offices nationwide are directed to conduct a Simultaneous Flag Raising Ceremony at 8:00 am on the said date. Please take note of the lowering of the Philippine Flag to half-mast in solemn commemoration of the death anniversary of our National Hero, DR JOSE RIZAL.

 

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