OATH TAKING CEREMONY OF THE NEWLY HIRED FO1

GREETINGS!

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and

most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.”– Pele

As you prepare your application folder, go through the selection process, and then wait

for the names of those who advanced to the final deliberation, are just a “foretaste” of a

challenging but at the same time a rewarding adventure in entering the Fire Service. There is

much more to go through and to embrace in our life as firefighters.

Being new in the fire service, is not an easy one, should I say, it is a fish out of the water,

because you are expected to learn various things outside your comfort zone and beyond your

limitations. You have to be flexible enough to learn new things during your training. As you

move through this process, mistakes will always occur, but you must have patience with yourself

and continuously give it your all. Success is always coupled with failures, no one begins out

easily and perfectly as it is.

Lastly, remember this, your conduct in thoughts, words, and deeds will attest to the fact

that you are a valuable member of the organization rather than just being identified by the

uniform you will soon wear. Public service requires a great deal of bravery and character. Today

you are not just an ordinary teacher, nurses, criminologists, engineers or architects but you are

called to be Servants of the government and its people.

Have courage because this momentous day marks the beginning of embracing your new

role of becoming Firefighters. So, my dear brave young men and women, Go and shine in the

service! Congratulations and Welcome to the Bureau of Fire Protection!