The Organization and Mandate of the Bureau of Fire Protection, Republic Act 9514 and Republic Act 11589
THE FIRE PROTECTIVE SERVICE
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)was created by virtue of RA 6975 under the Department of Interior and Local Government primarily to perform the following functions:
[1] Be responsible for the prevention and suppression of all destructive fires on:
a. Building, houses, and other structures;
b. Forest;
c. Land transportation vehicles and equipment;
c. Ships and vessels docked at piers or wharves anchored in major seaports;
d. Petroleum industry installations;
e. Plane crashes; and
f. Other similar activities
[2] Be responsible for the enforcement of the Fire Code of the Philippines (Republic Act 9514) and other related laws;
[3] 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;
[4] In the time of national emergency, all elements of the BFP shall upon the direction of the President, assist the AFP in meeting the national emergency; and
[5] 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 may be promulgated by the law.
Aside from the above function, the BFP has adhered to the rules and regulations emphasized in Republic Acts 9514 and 11589. This is aside from being aware of their role in filing both criminal and civil cases involving the CRIME OF ARSON stipulated under the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines.
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