CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Governor Lilia Nanay Pineda vowed yesterday to strengthen the capabilities and logistics of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) through the implementation of programs and services such as provision of fire truck equipment, trainings and setting up of fire brigades in the 505 barangays of the province.
The governor said the provincial government will use the calamity funds amounting to P100-million to augment the much needed equipment of the BFP in the province so they could easily respond in times of fire occurrence.
“We have also to put up and train fire volunteer brigades in every community so they could serve as first responder in times of fire,” the governor said.
The governor added that she will convene of fire commanders from all the cities and municipalities of the province including the regional and provincial fire marshal to tackle issues and concerns related to fire prevention and response so the Capitol could provide necessary assistance.
Pineda also lauded the BFP and 129 fire marshals that underwent Fire Arson Investigation and Inspection Course training during the Induction of the Officers of the National Fire Training Institute held at Benigno Aquino Hall, Capitol Compound.
“Your mandate of contributing to the dealing of safer communities is an aspect of public service. It deserves all the support and recognition,” Pineda said.
Pineda asked the fire marshals to remain faithful in the ideals of their bureau.
The governor was joined by board member Ricardo Yabut, chief-of-staff Fritzie David-Dizon, FSupt Aderson Comar and FSSUPT Mauricio Ramos.
By Liezel Cayanan
