Mandates and Functions
The Bureau of Fire Protection was created by virtue of RA 6975 primarily to perform the following functions:
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Be responsible for the prevention and suppression of all destructive fires on:
Building, houses and other structures; Forest; Land transportation vehicles and equipment; Ships and vessels docked at piers or wharves anchored in major sea ports; Petroleum industry installations; Plane crashes; and Other similar activities
- Be responsible for the enforcement of the Fire Code of the Philippines (PD 1185) and other related laws;
- Shall have the power to investigate all causes of fires and if necessary, file the proper complaint with the city or provincial prosecutor who has jurisdiction over the case;
- In the time of national emergency, all elements of the BFP shall upon direction of the President, assist the AFP in meeting the national emergency; and
- Shall establish at least one (1) fire station with adequate personnel, firefighting facilities and equipment in every provincial capital, city and municipality subject to standard rules and regulations as maybe promulgated by DILG.
Personnel Profile Management System
PPMS for BFP R7 Provinces/HUC's/Stations only
Personnel Profile Management System
To improve the management of information, records and other pertinent files of all personnel.
- Centralized system for updating the information.
- Easy access of personnel information and files.
- Fast and real time reporting of Personnel Data Matrix, Retirees, Statement of Service.
- Saving office space and lessen the use of paper.
- A great program for BFP Modernization.
Fire Watch 7 Mobile App
Mobile Emergency App
Fire Watch 7 Mobile App
Fire Watch 7 Mobile Application is an Emergency App developed by the BFP R7 - Information Technology and Communications Unit.
- User-friendly app
- Easy access of fire station contact information.
- The app was developed for the people of region 7 to make it easier to contact the fire stations incase of emergency.
- The app is more on information on offices/stations of Bureau of Fire Protection Region 7.
- It requires internet connectivity in order to view the information on the offices/stations because it is connected to our server.
- A great program for BFP Modernization.
