TRI-BUREAU AS AN

ORGANIZATION
1ST ACADEMIC TERM, AY 2021-2022
Learning Objectives
 At the end of this lecture all of the student shall be able to:

1. Define and enumerate the different concepts in management and

organization;
2. Differentiate line, staff and axillary functions;
3. Provides examples of organizational structures; and,
4. Describes the importance of administration in the attainment of
organizational goal.
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
as an Organization
Simple Recall on Common
Concepts in Management and
Organization
Organization

 a group of persons working together for a common goal or

objectives

 a form of human association for the attainment of a goal or

objective

- the process of identifying and grouping the work to be

performed, defining and delegating responsibility and
authority, establishing relationships for the purpose of
enabling people work effectively
Types of Organization

1. Formal Organizations – are those that are

formally established for explicit purpose of
achieving certain goal

2. Informal Organizations – are those sharing the

basic characteristics of all organizations arise
through the social interactions of individuals or
through family groupings
OBJECTIVES

- refer to the purpose by which the organization was

created

- refer to the goals of the organizations

ADMINISTRATION

 an organizational process concerned with the

implementation of objectives and plans and internal
operating efficiency

- connotes bureaucratic structure and behavior,

relatively routine decision-making and maintenance
of the internal order
SUPERVISION

- means the act of watching over the work or tasks of

the members of the organization to ensure that
desired results are achieved
MANAGEMENT

- the process of directing and facilitating the work of

people organized in formal groups in order to achieve
objectives

- judicious or wise use of resources (manpower,

material, money, equipment, supplies, time etc)
AUTHORITY
- the right to command and control the behavior of
employees in lower positions within an
organizational hierarchy
- must be viewed in terms of prescribed roles rather
than of individuals
- a particular position within an organization carries
the same regardless of who occupies that position
HIERARCHY

- represents the formal relationship among superiors

and subordinates in any given organization
- serves as the framework for the flow of authority
downward, and obedience upward, through the
department
MANAGEMENT OR ADMINISTRATIVE
FUNCTIONS
PLANNING

- the determination in advance of how the

objectives of the organization will be attained
- the process of setting performance objectives and
identifying the actions needed to accomplish them
- working out in broad outline the things that need
to be done and the methods for doing them to
accomplish the purpose set for the enterprise
ORGANIZING

- involves the determination and allocation of the

men and women as well as the resource of an
organization to achieve pre-determined goals or
objectives of the organization
- the process of dividing the work to be done and
coordinating results to achieve a desired purpose
- establishment of the formal structure of authority
through which work subdivisions are arranged, defined
and coordinated for the desired objectives
STAFFING

- the task of providing competent men to do the

job and choosing the right men for the right job
- involves good selection and processing of
reliable and well-trained personnel

- filling the organization with the right people in

the right position
DIRECTING

- involves the overseeing and supervising of the

human resources and the various activities in an
organization to achieve through cooperative efforts the
pre-determined goals or objectives of the organization
- also called leading, the process of directing and
coordinating the work efforts of other people to help
them accomplish important task
- task of making decisions and embodying them in
specific and general orders and instructions
CONTROLLING / COORDINATING

- involves the checking or evaluation and

measurement of work performance and comparing it
with planned goals or objectives of the organization,
and making the necessary corrective actions so that
work is accomplished as planned
- the process of monitoring performance,
comparing results to objectives and taking corrective
action as necessary
- also called supervising
REPORTING

- the making of detailed account of activities,

work progress, investigations and unusual in order to
keep every one informed or what is going on
BUDGETING

- the forecasting in detail of the results of an

officially recognized program of operations based on
the highest reasonable expectations of operating
efficiency
Typology of Organization in the Executive Branch
Department
Bureau
Service
Field Units
Most Common Typology of Organization in the
BFP, PNP and BJMP
 BUREAU
- the largest organic functional unit within a large department; comprises of
several divisions

 DIVISION
- a primary subdivision of a bureau

 SECTION
- functional unit within a division that is necessary for specialization

 UNIT
- functional group within a section or the smallest functional group within an
organization
ORGANIZATIONAL FUNCTIONS

PRIMARY OR LINE FUNCTIONS

STAFF/ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
PRIMARY OR LINE FUNCTIONS
functions that carry out the major purposes of the
organization, delivering the services and dealing
directly with the public

the backbone of the police department

examples of the line functions of the police are

patrolling, traffic duties, crime investigation
STAFF/ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

functions that are designed to support the line

functions and assist in the performance of the line
functions

examples of the staff functions of the police are

planning, research, budgeting and legal advice
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

functions involving the logistical operations of the

organization

examples are training, communication,

maintenance, records management, supplies and
equipment management
Common Organizational Units
 OPERATIONAL UNITS

- those that perform primary or line functions

- examples are patrol, traffic, investigation and vice control,

 ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS
- those that perform the administrative functions examples are
personnel, finance, planning and training

 SERVICE UNITS
- those that perform auxiliary functions
- examples are communication, records management, supplies
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- the systematic arrangement of the relationship of
the members, positions, departments and functions or
work of the organization
- it is comprised of functions, relationships,
responsibilities and authorities of individuals within
the organization
KINDS OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES
LINE

- the oldest and simplest kind; also called military

- defined by its clear chain of command from the
highest to the lowest and vice versa
- depicts the line functions of the organization
- orders or commands must come from the higher
level of authority before it can be carried out
- involves few departments
FUNCTIONAL

 structure according to functions and specialized

units

 depicts staff functions of the organization

- responsibilities are divided among authorities who

are all accountable to the authority above
LINE AND STAFF
- a combination of the line and functional kind
- combines the flow of information from the line
structure with the staff departments that service,
advise, and support them
- generally more formal in nature and has many
departments
End of Part 1
Brief History BFP
The Bureau of Fire Protection was formed
from the units of the Philippine 
Integrated National Police's Office of Fire
Protection Service on January 29, 1991,
through Republic Act 6975 creating the
present Interior Department and placing the
fire service under its control.
 Republic Act 6975, otherwise known as the
Department of Interior and Local Government Act of
1990 took effect on January 1, 1991, paved the way for
the establishment of the Philippine National Police
(PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Bureau of
Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) as separate
entities.
The organization was then placed under the
direct supervision of the DILG
Undersecretary for Peace and Order. The
succeeding approval of the Appropriation Act
of 1991 has caused the inaugural operation of
the Bureau of Fire Protection on August 2,
1991 as a distinct agency of the government.
Specifically, the Fire Bureau’s charter was
created under Chapter IV (Section 53 to 59) and
carried-out through the provisions of Rule VII
(Sections 49 to 58) of the Implementing Rules
and Regulations of the said law.

Gen. Madriaga served as the BFP’s first Acting

Fire Chief/Director from 1991 to 1992.
BFP Functions:

1. Be responsible for the prevention and

suppression of all destructive fires on:
          a. Buildings, houses and other
structures;
b. Forest;
c. Land transportation vehicles and
equipment;
d. Ships or vessels docked at piers or wharves or
anchored in major Petroleum industry
installations;
e. Plane crashes; and
f. Other similar incidents.
2. Be responsible for the enforcement of the Fire
Code of the Philippines (P.D. 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
time of national emergency, all elements of the
BFP shall, upon direction of the President, assist the
AFP in meeting national emergency, and     
5. Shall establish at least one fire station with
adequate personnel, fire fighting facilities and
equipment in every city subject to standards, rules
and regulations as may be promulgated by the
Department of the Interior and Local Government.
Broad Objectives

       To enlist the direct involvement and active

participation of the civilian populace and the private
sectors through the help of the Local Government Units
in the promotion of fire safety, the
establishment/maintenance of a well-equipped and well-
manned Bureau of Fire Protection and to inculcate fire
safety awareness to the citizenry.
Specific Objectives

1. To intensify fire prevention education program to gain

support from the general public and to promote fire safety
consciousness through continuous "Ugnayan sa
Barangay".     

2. To conduct rigid fire safety inspection to structures,

buildings and the like to reduce fire
incidents/occurrences.     
3. To conduct in-service training for fire personnel to
enhance management on fire service and effective fire
fighting operation.     

4. To recommend qualified applicants and remove

misfits/undesirable members of the organization.     
5. To conduct fire safety drills to minimize if not eliminate
casualties, injuries to the public and fire fighters.     

6. To extend medical assistance to victims of fires,

accidents, calamities and other emergency situations and
conduct medical missions to depressed areas.
BFP’s Philosophy:

“We serve, so that others may live”.

As a public safety agency, the organization adheres

to the doctrine of life preservation in the event of
emergency, disaster and calamity.
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.
Vision

A modern fire service fully capable of

ensuring a fire safe nation by 2034.
BFP Core Values

Quality training through the leadership by example.

Service to God through others.
Respect for individual rights and care for the
environment.
Excellence in service and reputation.
BREAK
BFP ORGANIZATIONAL SET-UP
BFP ORGANIZATIONAL SET-UP – REGIONAL LEVEL
RANK CLASSIFICATION

BJMP COMMISSIONED AND NON-

COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

* Fire Director (FDir.) - 2-star Major General (Chief of

the Bureau; BFP highest ranking official).
* Fire Chief Superintendent (FCSupt.) - 1-star Brigadier
General (Regional Director, Directorial Staff, Deputy
Chief).
* Fire Senior Superintendent (FSSupt.) - Colonel (3
Sampaguita Leaves) (Provincial Director, City Director).
* Fire Superintendent (FSupt.) - Lieutenant Colonel (2
Sampaguita Leaves) (Fire Marshal)
*Fire Chief Inspector (FCInsp.) - Major (1 Sampaguita
Leaf)
* Fire Senior Inspector (FSInsp.) - Captain (2 Anahaw
Leaves) (Doctor, Lawyer, Chaplain; Deputy Fire
Marshal).
* Fire Inspector (FInsp.) - Lieutenant (1 Anahaw Leaf)
(Nurse, Social Worker, I.T. Officer, Technician,
Engineer, Therapist, Teacher, Scientist, Accountant,
Criminologist)
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

* Senior Fire Officer IV (SFO4) - Master Sergeant

* Senior Fire Officer III (SFO3) - Technical Sergeant
* Senior Fire Officer II (SFO2) - Staff Sergeant
* Senior Fire Officer I (SFO1) - Sergeant
* Fire Officer III (FO3) - Corporal
* Fire Officer II (FO2) - Private First Class
* Fire Officer I (FO1) - Private
* Fire Officer (FO) - Basic Fire Internship

* Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) - Civilian Employee

Directorial Units

 Directorate for Investigation and Intelligence

 Directorate for Operations
 Directorate for Human Resource Development Department
 Directorate for Logistics
 Directorate for Information and Communications Technology Management
 Directorate for Fire Safety and Enforcement
 Directorate for Plans
 Directorate for Personnel & Records Management
 Directorate for Comptrollership
Base Units

* National Headquarters
* Special Rescue/HAZMAT Unit
* Emergency Medical Services
* Special Operations Unit
* Arson Investigation Unit
* Fire Law Enforcement Service
* Fire National Training Institute

Line Units – Available in all Regions nationwide

 BFP SPECIALIZED COURSES
Course Name  Duration (Month) Entry Requirement

Master in Crisis and

Superintendent  (or at least SG
Disaster Risk Reduction 12
18 for Civilian
Management

Fire Arson Investigation

3  
and Inspection Course

Fire Basic Recruit course 4 For newly recruit FO1

 BFP Specialized Courses

Course Name  Duration (Month) Entry Requirement

Fire Officers Advance

3 Fire Senior Inspector
Course
Fire Officers Basic
3 Fire Inspector
Course
Fire Officers
6 Senior Fire Officer 4
Candidate Course

Fire Protection
2 Fire Officer 3
Supervisory Course
Reaction Paper
END OF LECTURE

BE WELL AND SAFE.