NOVEMBER 2013

Intensive inspection posted P3-M increase in revenues...
MANDALUYONG BFP HITS 2013 FIRE CODE FEES COLLECTION TARGET AS EARLY AS 3RD QUARTER

By: Winston Jay

Intensive fire safety inspection of virtually all establishments in the city has resulted to a remarkable increase in fire code fees collection for the first three quarters of 2013 of Mandaluyong City Fire Station, moreover, hitting its annual target of P14-million as early as September this year.

Mandaluyong City Fire Station headed by Maj. Nahum Tarroza and FSES chief
Capt. Roberto Samillano, Jr. during the distribution and turn-over of
relief goods and other donations for Yolanda victims to Sagip Kapamilya
of ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.

In a report submitted to City fire marshal, Chief Insp. Nahum B. Tarroza, city fire safety enforcement section chief, Sr. Insp. Roberto Samillano, Jr. said that from January to Sepetember 2013 a total of P14,849,954.76 fire code fees has been collected by the city fire station.

Samillano said that compared to the same period last year which has a total collection of P11,811,860.76, a remarkable increase of P3,038,094 has been recorded by the city fire station or a variance of 20.45%.

He added that excluding the remaining collection for the last quarter of 2013, as early as end of September this year the city fire station has already hit its target collection which is P14,000,000.

“It is a win-win position for the fire bureau and for the public at the same time. Increasing our fire code fees collection means that more and more establishments were inspected which equates to an even safer environment,” Tarroza said.

Fire code fees are collected as part of the provisions of RA 9514 or the fire code of the Philippines which generate funds for the enhancement and modernization of the national and local fire services.

JULY 2013

FSES CHIEF IN ACTION. Mandaluyong City Fire Department-Fire Safety Enforcement Section chief F/Sr. Insp. Roberto Samillano, Jr. is seen in this photo as he educates the residents of Brgy. Hagdang Bato on the importance of basic fire safety and prevention consciousness as Mandaluyong City firefighters showcase practical application of key fire safety points during a recent fire and safety drill/seminar conducted by the city fire department in the said barangay. The activity is part of the regular barangay and community fire safety drills/seminars being conducted by the city fire station headed by fire marshal F/Chief Insp. Nahum Tarroza to cultivate a fire safety mindset and way of living especially to residents of heavy-populated areas in the city. (Winston Jay)

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Best Foot Forward to your new BFP Regional Homes PNPA Tagapamagitan Class of 2013!

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BUHAY NA TUBIG FE DRILL. Imus City Fire Station officers and lecturers provide informative, systematic and enthusiastic fire drill/evacuation seminars to teachers, faculty members, civil security personnel and students of Buhay na Tubig Elem. School early this morning (July 16, 2013). The lecturers taught everybody with the basic but life-saving practical tips and demonstrations on how to act and respond during fire incidents and earthquakes. Likewise, an open discussion among the participants and lecturers provided avenues of better practical application of the safety education they have acquired during the event. Evaluation and recommendations have been submitted by the fire officers to the school administration in order that the institution will fully comply to the provisions of the country's fire code. Further, the fire officers handed-over fire safety posters to school authorities. (Winston Jay)

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BFP RECEIVES 20 FIRETRUCKS

FROM KFFA

by: Winston Jay

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) received twenty (20) firetrucks from the Korea Federation of Fire Association (KFFA) which enabled the Bureau to comply with the ASEAN PEATLAND FOREST PROJECT’s requirement to continue with capability building during a welcome dinner and signing of deed of donation ceremony held last night at Trader’s Hotel, Manila.

The event was attended with BFP top officials led by its officer-in-charge, CSUPT. Carlito Romero, South Korean Ambassodor Hyuk Lee, ASEAN-IFAD members, and respective firetruck recipient municipality mayors.

Romero said that the donated firetrucks will be given to third class municipalities which have fire stations but without firetrucks as well as those jurisdictions with minimal firefighting capabilities to fight forest fires.

In a message sent by Dept. of Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, who wasn’t able to attend the event due to another call of duty, he expressed gratitude to the generosity of KFFA in donating the firetrucks to the BFP likewise pointed out the importance of continuous strengthening of areas of cooperation of the Philippines and international countries to sustain biodiversity and peatland forests.

           

KFFA of South Korea has donated a total of 20 firetrucks, 10 of which were already distributed to the recipient municipalities last January 2013. The refurbished firetrucks are complete with brand new personnel protective equipment (PPE) costing roughly around sixty million pesos (Php 60,000,000.00)

      The event also included giving of recognition by the ASEAN Secretariat and the BFP-DILG to the Korea Federation of Fire Association in cognizance of its support to the Bureau through the donated firetrucks.

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FIRE STATION SEEDLING BANK – Pasig City fire marshal C. Insp. Roy D. Quisto, inspects various varieties of seedling such as red lawaan, tindalo, tukangkalo, bildadiro, apitong, kalumpit, dao, kamagong, guiho, among others he planted in the veranda of his office at the third floor of Pasig City Fire Station. The seedlings are being donated to City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) for tree-planting project to help address the problem of flooding and global warming. Inset photo shows the variety of seedsC. Insp.Quisto usuallyplanted. (Winston Jay)

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SAFETY CAGE. Chino Yulo (right) manager/referee of King of Cage Phils. is welcomed by Pasay City Fire Safety Enforcemnt Section chief, F/Insp./Engr. Neil Brananola during the brawl game officer’s visit to Pasay City Central Fire Station to secure Fire Safety Clearance as required by RA 9514 or the country’s fire code compelling all organizers to secure the said clearance before the conduct of any event to ensure public safety. King of Cage was successfuly held recently in SM Mall of Asia Arena. (Winston Jay)

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BFP MAKATI EXECUTES CLOSURE ORDER. Operatives of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Makati City Central Fire Station recently executed the closure order of Concorde Condominium in accordance with the provisions and proper implementation of RA 9514 or the Fire Code of the Philippines. Lower photos show BFP Makati team led by City Fire Safety Enforcement Section chief F/Sr. Insp. Errick Derro properly informing the building personnel regarding the said directive. (Winston Jay)

June 2013

Japanese Manila School Visits BFP-MAKATI CITY. Photo shows students of  Japanese Manila School in all smiles and in salute gestures as they pose for a souvenir photo together with designated Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Makati firefighter educators during the kiddie students’ visit in the city central fire station recently. The students were delighted and educated through various firefighting exploration, tutorials and hands-on experience during the said educational visit. The city fire station is headed by F/Supt. Ricardo Perdigon.   (Winston Jay)

May 2013

TAGUIG CITY FSES IN ACTION. These photos show one of the May 2013 major activities of the Taguig City Fire Station-Fire Safety Enforcement Section during the conduct of thorough inspection of various school buildings in the city in line with the preparation for the recent orderly, safe and peaceful midterm elctions. Moreover, pursuant to the memorandum issued by Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) officer-in-charge, F/CSUPT. Carlito S. Romero, Taguig City FSES chief, Insp. Peter Se said that city fire station enforcement personnel joined the recent Oplan Balik Eskwela, an annual program of the government led by the Dept. of Education to ensure smooth opening of classes this school year 2013-2014. 

Winston Jay

HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BFP PERSONNEL. Officers and firefighters of Makati City Fire Station, headed by city fire marshal F/Supt. Ricardo Perdigon (inset) underwent medical-dental checkup and treatment particulary fire personnel of Bangkal Fire Sub-Station under Insp. Ronald Perez during the first leg of Medical and Dental Mission initiated by BFP-Makati which was held recently at the aforementioned sub-station. The activity was conducted to ensure that the city's fire responders are always fit and on the go.  Winston Jay

ARMM TRANSITION INVESTMENT PLAN PROJECT. Nat'l. Fire Protectors' Press Club (NFPPC) Sec.-Gen. Winston Jay handed-over a media commendation to Bureau of Fire Protection-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao regional director F/SSUPT. Warlito P. Daus in line with the successful implementation of ARMM Transition Investment Plan Projects for BFP wherein 33 new fire stations were established and 33 brand-new fire trucks provided for the said program. The simple awarding ceremony was held on May 27, 2013 at BFP-ARMM headquarters, Givfrell Bldg. III, Governor Gutierrez Ave., Cotabato City. Likewise, NFPPC commended the BFP-ARMM for its "Musika Laban sa Sunog" musical concert fire safety info campaign.

 
Taguig BFP Inspects Schools in line with the Upcoming Midterm Elections
by: Winston Jay 

     Taguig City Fire Station city fire marshal F/Chief Insp. Junito Maslang together with his fire and safety inspection team checked the school premises and classrooms of Bagong Tanyag Elementary School which will be used as polling precints during the May 13 midterm elections in line with the issued memorandum of Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) officer-in-charge F/CSupt. Carlito S. Romero to conduct scrutinized fire and safety inspection of schools to ensure a safe and fire-free election day.

     All 24 public elementary and high schools in Taguig City were inspected by the city fire station.

     Maslang formed and deployed inspection teams evenly on different public elementary and high schools citywide. A meeting with all the designated teams was held after the conduct of their inspections to consolidate all findings. All fire safety defects/violations identified during the inspections were immediately reported to respective school principals and administrators for immediate action and conformity.

Taguig City Fire Marshal F/CINSP. Junito Maslang informs Bagong Tanyag E/S principal, Mrs. Beatriz Medez of minor fire safety corrections to be done following the fire station's inspection on all premises and classrooms of the school which will be used as polling precints during the May 13 midterm national and local elections. (WJ)

 

Bacoor City FS Meets with Concerned Agencies on Election Contingency Plan

by: Winston Jay

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Bacoor City Fire Station led by City Fire Marshal F/Sr. Insp. Aldwin Salazar met recently with key officers and personnel of the city police, Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and disaster risk reduction management council to lay down well defined courses of action and contingency plan in line with the forthcoming 2013 midterm elections.

The city fire station was tasked to assist the COMELEC, city police, armed forces, and other election officials to ensure an honest, orderly, and peaceful election (H.O.P.E.).

During the meeting which was held at the city police headquarters, Salazar pointed out that Bacoor Fire Station will ensure to prevent the occurrence of fire in schools/precints through effective implementation of the operational plan in conjunction with other contingency designs of concerned agencies.

“We will guarantee immediate response to any emergency situation that might arise in poll precints and ensure the safety of all election personnel which include BFP responders,” he said.

       Salazar added that the city fire station will be ready to immediately conduct fire suppression operation in case of fire in poll precints in order to save and protect life and property, especially election paraphernalia from burning.

Empowering Batangas City Fire Volunteers

     Photo shows FO3 Carlo Castro of Batangas City Fire Station as he educates city fire volunteers composed of adults and teenagers regarding a topic focusing on fire classification, one of the several fire and safety subject matters included in the 5-day training & practical application program spearheaded by the city fire station under F/Supt. Romel Tradio. The activity, which was recently held in the city fire station’s Volunteers Auxiliary for Disaster preparedness network Training Center, aims to enhance the preparedness, capability and competency of the volunteer participants. (WJ)

BFP-Imus Uses Twitter to Boost Community Fire Prevention Awareness  by: Winston Jay

     TAKING advantage of the social networking technology on the worldwide web to intensify fire safety and prevention awareness, Imus City Fire Station has created its official Twitter account -- @imusfd.

SANCTUARY. Five-month pregnant Felly Javier (2^nd from left, seated) found a place of safety to use her nebulizer inside Imus City Fire Station after her asthma striked during one scorching day last week. Assisted by city fire station EMS volunteer Susan Kasmiere Calipco, Javier narrated that she and two relatives were in a nearby area when she felt weak and dizzy. Javier sought help of firefighters where the pregnant woman immediately got her much-needed assistance.

   City fire marshal, F/Sr. Insp. Aymar Baybay said that through their updated Twitter account, the public especially Imusenos will be updated with current fire incidents if there’s any.

      This move is part of the city fire station's program dubbed as "Mamamayan At LIpunan Kontra Sunog sa Imus".

     “The primary purpose of this is to utilize the social media, and one of these is Twitter. Through this medium, we can likewise inform the public on practical safety tips and fire prevention info to avoid occurrences of fire,” Baybay said.

     With the aid of the aforementioned social networking tool, the city fire marshal appeals to all Imusenos to follow their Twitter account adding that, “this is an innovative way to provide the public with technological approach encouraging active community participation to combat the menace of fire and keep a fire-free community.”