Legal Mandates of Bfp
The FPB Modernisation Act mandates the FPB to develop and implement a programme for the modernisation of fire protection, which includes, inter alia, the purchase of modern fire-fighting equipment, the expansion of the FPB workforce and the provision of specialised training for firefighters. The President called on all relevant government agencies to ensure the full, inclusive and effective implementation of newly enacted and existing laws. According to its website, the main tasks of the FPB[6] are the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP; Filipino: Kawanihan ng Pagtatanggol sa Sunog[4]) is the government agency in the Philippines responsible for the provision of fire services. It is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Local Government. In 2021, Republic Act No. 11589 or the FPB Modernization Act, which requires the implementation of a ten-year FPB modernization program. [8] [9] The law also allowed for the creation of Security and Protection Units (SPUs) in each regional and municipal fire station, allowing a maximum of 14 members per SPU to carry firearms. [10] The Director General expressed the hope that the adoption of the new measure will further inspire the men and women of the FPB to improve their skills and expertise in fire prevention and response, emergency, medical response, and disaster preparedness and resilience. The ceremony was attended by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Minister of the Interior and Local Government Eduardo Aã±o, Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Speaker of the House Lord Allan Jay Velasco and other members of the Senate and House of Representatives who drafted and co-wrote the BFP modernization bill.
According to this law, the FPB will begin a 10-year modernization phase that will transform it into a modern and first-class institution. This will constantly guarantee our safety and become a source of pride. “I look forward to seeing how state universities and colleges will make our next generation the leaders and professionals of our country,” the president said. The mission of the nonprofit international NFPA is to reduce the global burden of fire and other threats to quality of life through the provision and promotion of consensus codes and standards, research, education and training. NFPA members include more than 79,000 people from around the world and more than 80 national business and professional organizations. The signing of the BFP modernization bill and the introduction of newly enacted laws on various universities and state colleges show strong cooperation between Congress and the current administration, the president said. The BFP was established on 29 January 1991 from units of the National Integrated Fire Protection Police Office by Republic Act No. 6975, which established what is now the Department of the Interior and placed the provision of fire services under its control. [7] Regarding the newly enacted laws on various CUS, the President said he has signed six bills that include converting public colleges into state universities to provide Filipino students with advanced vocational education and training and a more conducive learning environment, especially for those living in remote areas. At the event in Mal±acas, President Duterte said that the passage of the BFP Modernization Act (Republic Act 11589) will help boost the morale, efficiency, responsiveness and professionalism of the FPB in implementing its mandate. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The FPB is responsible for ensuring public safety by preventing or fighting all destructive fires on buildings, houses and other similar structures, forestry and land transport vehicles and equipment, ships/vessels moored at wharves, wharves or major seaports and petroleum industry facilities.
It is also responsible for enforcing the Philippine Fire Protection Act (1185) and other related laws, conducting investigations into fires and their causes, including filing appropriate complaints/cases. [5] In 2021, BFP ranks are the same as in the army. The FPB has a national headquarters, a special rescue and HAZMAT unit, an ambulance service and a special operations unit. an arson investigation unit, the Fire Enforcement Service and the National Fire Training Institute. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Friday presided over the signing ceremony of the Fire Protection Bureau (BFP) modernization bill and witnessed the presentation of newly enacted laws at various universities and state colleges (SUC), hoping that the newly signed legislative measures will make the country safe and improve the education sector. Each region of the Philippines has its own BFP fire region, which is headed by a person with the rank of Chief Fire Commissioner (Brigadier General of Firefighters) or Chief Superintendent of Firefighters (Colonel of Firefighters). Non-uniformed personnel refers to all civilian employees and non-rankable employees of BFP. Civil servants are in their ranks.
To all of our students, let me assure you that the government is continually engaged in initiatives that will allow you to excel in your chosen fields of study and reach your full potential. Fire Protection BureauFire Protection Bureau – Region 7 Natalio Bacalso Avenue, Cebu City Philippines 6000 Information Officer: Inspector Fritzie P. Gorgonia-Manatad Tel. (032) 256.0553 / 256.2607 Fax No. (032) 256.0553 Email: [email protected] The office provides firefighting equipment, depending on the capabilities of the jurisdiction. Every city and municipality in the Philippines must use one or more firefighting equipment. Republic Act No. 6975 or the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990 came into force on 1 May.
It entered into force in January 1991 and paved the way for the formation of the Philippine National Police, the FPB and the Bureau of Prison Management and Penology as separate entities. In particular, the charter of the Fire Office was created in accordance with Chapter IV (Articles 53 to 59) and implemented by the provisions of Regulation VII (Articles 49 to 58) of the Implementing Provisions of the Act. The organization was then placed under the direct supervision of the Undersecretary of State for Peace and Order of the DILG. The Appropriation Act of 1991 also initiated the FPB`s first activity as a separate agency from the Government on 2 August 1991, with the initial preparation of its operational plans and budget (OPB) being carried out by staff of the Office of the National Chief Fire Marshal at Camp Crame, Quezon City, headed by Brigadier General Ernesto Madriaga. INP (1990-1992), which ended the long reign of F/Major Primo D. Cordeta (retired), the first Chief Fire Commissioner (1978-1989). Madriaga was the first Fire Chief/Acting Director of BFP from 1991 to 1992.
