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BFP HYMN FIREMAN’S PRAYER

Kahit saan tawagin ng tungkulin By: A W “Smokey” Linn

Kami’y maaasahang tutugon parin,
Kahit saan man ang apoy ay lilipunin
Sinumpaan ay aming tutuparin
Give me strength to save some life
Kahit kailan inyong maasahan
Kami’y laging handang apoy ay labanan
Apoy na panganib sa kapaligiran
Apoy na salot sa kaunlaran
CHORUS:
Kahit saan, kahit kailan,
Handa kami na kayo’y ipaglaban
Ipagtanggol ang inyong kinabukasan
Kahit buhay ay ipagsasapalaran
Sa diwa ay mayroong isang pangarap
Sa puso ay mayroong isang hinahangad
Na sa harap ng apoy na nag-aalab
Magampanan ang tungkulin ng tapat.
Please bless with your protecting hand
(Repeat Chorus)
When I am called to duty
God whenever flames may rage,
Whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
Before it’s too late,
Or save some older person
From the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert
And to hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
And give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor
And protect his property.
And if according to my faith
I have to lose my life,
My family from the strife.
THIS IS MY PRAYER, THIS IS MY
PRAYER
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11 General Orders
1. To take charge of this post and all
government property in view.
2. To walk my post in a military manner,
keeping always on the alert, and
observing everything that takes place
within sight or hearing.
3. To report all violations of orders I am
instructed to enforce.
4. To repeat all calls from posts more
distant from the guard house than my
own.
5. To quit my post only when properly
relieved.
6. To receive, obey, and pass on to the
sentry who relieves me all orders from
the commanding officer, field officer of
the day, officer of the day, and officers
and petty officers of the watch.
7. To talk to no one except in line of
duty.
8. To give the alarm in case of fire or
disorder.
9. To call the petty officer of the watch in
any case not covered by instructions.
10. To salute all officers and all colors
and standards not cased.
11. To be especially watchful at night,
and during the time for challenging, to
challenge all persons on or near my
post, and to allow no one to pass
without proper authority.
Ilocos Region Hymn
From the mountains and the rivers
Thro the plains and winding trails
To the shores where breezes linger
That's the place I love so well
It's the home of men who loved her
Men who died to keep us free
Men who toiled tho' bad the weather
That in want we'll never be
Region 1, Oh Region 1
There's no better place I see
Region 1, Oh Region 1
Dearest home by far to me
From her care I learn my lessons
In her vales I work and play
She has kept me safe and happy
As I live on day by day
Tho' to other lands I wander
As I search for wealth and fame
In my heart I will remember
Region 1 beloved name
Region 1, Oh Region 1
There's no better place I see
Region 1, Oh Region 1
Dearest home by far to me
Tho' to other lands I wander
As I search for wealth and fame
In my heart I will remember
Region 1 beloved name
Region 1, Oh Region 1
There's no better place I see
Region 1, Oh Region 1
Dearest home by far to me
Region 1, Oh Region 1
There's no better place I see
Region 1, Oh Region 1
Dearest home by far to me
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"Desiderata"
"Go placidly amid the noise
and haste & remember what
peace there may be in
silence. As far as possible
without surrender be on good
terms with all persons. Speak
you truth quietly & clearly; and
listen to others, even the dull
& ignorant; they too have their
story. Avoid loud & aggressive
persons, they are vexatious to
the spirit. If you compare
yourself with others, you may
become vain & bitter; for
always there will be greater &
lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as
well as your plans. Keep
interested in your own career,
however humble; it is a real
possession in the changing
fortunes of time. Exercise
caution in your business
affairs; for the world is full of
trickery. But let this not blind
you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high
ideals; and everywhere life is
full of heroism. Be yourself.
Especially do not feign
affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity &
disenchantment it is perennial
as the grass. Take kindly the
counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the
things of youth. Nurture
strength of spirit to shield you
in sudden misfortune. But do
not distress yourself with
imaginings. Many fears are
born of fatigue & loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome
discipline, be gentle with
yourself.
You are a child of the
universe, no less than the
trees & the stars; you have a
right to be here. And whether
or not it is clear to you, no
doubt the universe is
unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with
God, whatever you conceive
Him to be, and whatever your
labors & aspirations, in the
noisy confusion of life keep
peace with your soul. With all
its sham, drudgery & broken
dreams, it is still a beautiful
world. Be cheerful. Strive to
be happy."
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“Don't Quit"
When things go wrong as they
sometimes will, When the
road you're trudging seems all
uphill, When the funds are low
and the debts are high, And
you want to smile but you
have to sigh, When care is
pressing you down a bit, Rest
if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and
turns, As everyone of us
sometimes learns, And many
a failure turns about, When he
might have won had he stuck
it out; Don't give up though
the pace seems slow - You
may succeed with another
blow.
Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and
faltering man, Often the
struggler has given up, When
he might have won the victor's
cup. And he learned too late
when the light came down,
How close he was to the
golden crown. Success is
failure turned inside out. The
silver tint of the clouds of
doubt, And you never can tell
how close you are, It maybe
near when is seems far; So
stick to the fight when you're
hardest hit - It's when things
seem worst that you must not
quit.
"Why The Sick Call?"
Sir, the sickcall? It originated from
the seemingly insignificant ache from
the malingerer's body which
theoretically increases proportionally
to the drills, parades, and
inspections. This is a product of a
shabby mental attitude of those who
raised to the 9th degree power their
argument, real or imagination. In
short and simple language, sickcall
identifies those who should be
returned to their mothers, Sir!
What is a combat Shoes
A combat shoe is but a rear
extension wrapped around my foot
that adds discomfort while doing the
duck walk sir!
What is a Mess Hall
A mess hall is the only first class
restaurant in town Sir!
What is a Rose?
Legend has it that a rose grow thorn
at the same time with Venus, the
goddess of sea and jealous earth we
broth forth our fairest creation.
Looking at the beticali and birth of
Venus, see the rose around. Rose is
romance rearrange its letters and it
reads Eros, the goddess of love.
What is a buckle?
A buckle is a piece of metal that is
placed on my forehead which adds
discomfort while eating at the mess
hall sir!
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BFP REGIONAL OFFICE 1
KEY OFFICERS
SR SUPT JONAS R SILVANO, DSC
SUPT EDDIE F JUCUTAN
SUPT SALUD A APILADO
SUPT BONIFACIO C CARTA
CINSP LEONOR A SACATRAPOS
CINSP MA THERESA A ALQUEZA
SINSP ROMARIE G LIBRANDA
SINSP EDWIN C OREJUDOS
SINSP EDDIE P TABUNO
SINSP ROEL F DIFUNTORUM
INSP ERNESTO E FABRO
INSP SHEIBA DIANNE C DE VERA
INSP ARISTON T TABALI
INSP CIARA LEY L CAPULE
INSP CHRISTINE JOYCE R DELA
CRUZ
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
DEPUTY REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR
ADMINISTRATION CON PROVINCIAL
FIRE DIRECTOR, LA UNION
DEPUTY REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR
OPERATIONS CON CHIEF, REGIONAL
LOGISTICS DIVISION
OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL
DIRECTOR
CHIEF, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE
DIVISION, CON. DEPUTY PROVINCIAL
FIRE DIRECTOR, ILOCOS NORTE
REGIONAL CHIEF OF STAFF CON
CHIEF, REGIONAL FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT DIVISION, CON.
DEPUTY PROVINCIAL FIRE
DIRECTOR, LA UNION
CHIEF, LEGAL SECTION CON
HEARING OFFICER
CHIEF, REGIONAL FIRE SAFETY
ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
CHIEF, REGIONAL OPERATION
DIVISION
C, REGIONAL PLANS AND
PROGRAMS DIVISION
C, REGIONAL FINANCIAL
DISBURSEMENT SECTION
CHIEF, INTELLIGENCE AND
INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, CON
DEPUTY HEALTH SERVICE SECTION
CHIEF, ACCOUNTING SECTION
CHIEF, PUBLIC INFORMATION UNIT
CON. CHIEF, CUSTOMER RELATIONS
SECTION
CHIEF, HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT SECTION CON, CHIEF
BENEFITS AND MORALE SECTION
CON, HEAD EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
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OUR CORE VALUES

Let me conceptualize to you in
We, the Bureau of Fire Protection, capsule form the meaning of the
inspired by divine providence, are word “Service”
guided by the following Core Values: Learn to live without fear.
Go to such pains and sufferings
R - Reliability without complaining.
We serve 24/7. Serve the lowliest and poorest
E - Efficiency without counting any cost.
We find ways. Learn to appreciate the beauty of the
S - Selflessness common things around you.
We risk our lives so that others Glad to be alive but not afraid to die,
may live. Perhap then, you are geared to know
P - Professionalism the meaning of the word service”.
We conduct ourselves in the
professional manner.
O - Oneness Pledge of Loyalty
We work as a team.
N - Nationalism If you work for a man, in heaven's
We contribute in the preservation name work for him.
of our country’s gains. Speak well of him and stand by the
S - Service institution that he represents;
We continually improve our Remember that an ounce of loyalty is
services. worth a pound of cleverness.
I - Integrity If you must condole, condemn and
We uphold ethical norms and eternally find fault,
moral standards. Resign from your position;
V - Vibrancy and when you're outside,
We adapt to positive change. Damn to your heart's content.
E - Effectiveness But as long as you are a part of that
We do the right thing at the right institution, do not condemn it.
time. For if you do, the first high wind, that
comes along will blow you away,
and Probably, you may never know
HONOR CODE the reason why...

A Trainee does not lie, cheat, steal

nor tolerate amongst us those who
do so.

What is Service?
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Vision
A modern fire
service fully capable of
ensuring a fire safe nation
by 2034.
Mission
We commit to prevent and
suppress
destructive fires,
investigate its causes;
enforce Fire Code and
other related laws;
respond
to man-made and natural
disasters and other
emergencies.
Mandates and Functions
The Bureau of Fire Protection was created
by virtue of RA 6975 primarily to
perform the following functions:
1. 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
2. Be responsible for the enforcement
of the Fire Code of the Philippines
(PD 1185) 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
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 maybe
promulgated by