Fire extinguishers 2.

Dry chemicals - dry chemical extinguishers are usually rated

for multipurpose use. It contains an extinguishing agent and uses
Fire extinguishers - a portable device used to put out fires of a compressed non-flammable gas as a propellant. The dry chemical
limited size extinguishers may found in sizes which range from from 2 1/2 to
- extinguishers are designed primarily for use by 30 lbs.
people other than firefighters.
Types:
Classes of Fire Extinguisher ● Regular or Ordinary - sodium and potassium (bicarbonate
respectively used only class B or C class fires)
● Portable fire extinguisher - designed to use for immediately ● Multipurpose dry chemicals - ammonium phosphate
controlling workplace fires. (used on class A, B and C)

Types of Portable Fire Extinguisher 3. Carbon dioxide - are fire extinguishers that extinguish the
1. Water and foam - water and foam fire extinguishers fire by taking away the oxygen element of the fire triangle and also
extinguish the fire by taking away the heat by removing the heat with a very cold discharge. These
element of the fire triangle. Foam agents also extinguishers are only effective from 3 to 8 ft. Under certain
separate the oxygen element from the other conditions, the coldness of the gas also helps put out the fire.
elements. Water extinguishers are for class A
fires only, they should not be used on class 4. AFFF/Foam - is used on class A and B fires and also foam
B or C fires. removes fuel by removing a layer over a burning liquid and
preventing flammable vapors from escaping.
Methods Water Extinguishes Fires
● Cooling - by reducing the heat below the ignition 5. Halons - used on class B and C fires. These liquefied gases
temperature are most effective at interrupting the chain reaction but they also
● Blanketing - prevent the oxygen from combining with the have slight smothering and cooling effects.
fuel. - Halon extinguishers have limited range usually from 4 to 6 ft.
● Smothering - by expelling oxygen The initial application should be made at the base. The older
● Removing or starving the fire by removing the fuel agents such as carbon tetrachloride (halon 104) and
● Interruption of a chemical reaction chlorobromomethane (Halon 1011) are less effective and
more toxic than the newer agents now in use.
 - Halon 1211 (bromoclorodifluoromethane) is a gas at normal Types of Extinguisher Testing
temperature; it is discharged both partly as a liquid spray 1. hydrostatic test an internal pressure check for an
and partly as a gas. extinguisher or shell to detect possible failure under
- Halon 1301 is treated as a liquefied gas and the least toxic pressure
of the halons; this low toxicity allows for safe discharge from 2. service test the operational testing of an extinguisher
total flood systems in occupied spaces such as computer conducted yearly to a determine its functions to operate
rooms. properly

Dry powder combustible metal extinguishers The following are extinguishers recommended for testing every 5
- Used in class D fires dry powder extinguishers are intended years:
for use on class D fires they are basically the stored 1. Cartridge operated water extinguishers
pressure and cartridge type. 2. stored pressure water extinguishers
3. dry chemical with soldered bass or stainless steel shells
6. Metal/Sand Extinguishers (Dry Powder) these types of 4. Carbon dioxide
extinguishers are primarily used for flammable metals.
types of extinguishers to be tested every 12 years
7. Halotron 1 Extinguishers - these extinguishers are intended for 1. halon 1211
use on class b and c fires halotron one is an ozone friendly 2. halon 1301
replacement for halon 1211. 3. cartridge operated dry powder
4. stored pressure dry chemical with aluminum braised brass
8. FE-36 (hydrofluorocarbon-236fa or known as hfc-236fa) - It is a or mold steel shells
DuPont-manufactured halon 1211 replacement. This agent is less 5. cartridge operated dry chemical with mild steel shells
toxic than both halon 1 to 11 and halotron 1. It has a zero ozone
depleting effect or potential. FE-36 is not scheduled for phase out ● Fire suppression means slowing down the rate of burning
whereas halotron 1 production is slated to cease in 2015. ● Control means keeping the fire from spreading or holding
the fire to one area
9. Water Mist Extinguishers - ideal used for class a fire where a ● Extinguishment it is putting the fire completely out
potential class c hazard exists. ● Starving the fire or fuel - isolate the fuel supply
● Removing the heat source - cooling
● Reducing the oxygen content - inert suffocation
● Chemical interruption or inhibition
 ➢ indirect method
● Rekindling or ignition a return of flaming combustion after 3. Ventilation - a method used for clearing the building of
apparent but incomplete extinguishment smoke and gases localize the fire and reduce smoke and forcible
● Backdraft an explosion resulting from the sudden entry damage.
introduction of air. into a confined space containing ➢ Vertical Ventilation - the method used to establish
oxygen-deficient superheated products of incomplete an opening on the highest point of the affected area
combustion. or building
➢ Cross or Horizontal Ventilation - a method used to
Principles of structural fire fighting clear the building one floor at a time an opening
1. Initial procedures should begin at the leeward side of the building
a. sounding the alarm Crew member who discovers or windows are the easiest and generally most
receives the fire alarms must sound the fire alarm promptly available for the common types of buildings but the
b. The crew man who sounds the alarm must be sure to give indiscriminate opening of windows and doors can
the exact location of fire information regarding the type of defeat the purpose of ventilation
fire; the exact location may indicate the need for a fast and ➢ Mechanical or Forced Ventilation - a process or
immediate response. method using a device such as smoke ejector to
remove faster excessive heat and then smoke and
2. Fire fighting procedures or strategy: confined building
a. Size up - The evaluation and observation ofthe fire scene
on the following 4. Extinguishment - an action performed by firefighters in
➢ Class of fire what combustible materials are burning putting off the fire by means of extinguishing agent such as water
➢ the approximate extinguishing agent to be used chemicals or foam
➢ the appropriate method of attack
➢ How to prevent the extension of fire 5. Rescue - any action taken by the firefighters to remove
➢ the required manpower and firefighting assignment occupants from a burning building to a safety place

b. Attack - the method of action to gain immediate control to 6. Overhaul - a complete and detailed check of the structures
prevent or minimize the extension of fire to exposure and materials involved in the fire to make sure that every spark and
➢ Direct method most effective method uses straight amber has been extinguished and there is no possibility of
or solid stream delivers water directly to sit off the reignition
fire short controlled bursts of water
 7. Salvage - a method used in preventing excessive damage B. Aircraft prefire planning
caused by fire smoke and water C. natural cover prefire planning
➢ Sawdust D. pre disaster planning
➢ salvage covers
Personal Protective Equipment - a gear worn by firefighters
Factors to be considered in extinguishment during emergency fire control operations this ensemble includes
● Time of day - it can have a direct bearing on the life in the protection for the eyes head hands feet and body
fire hazards involved it also has a direct bearing and the
speed of the response of fire fighting and rescue vehicles. Types of Protective Clothing
Night time - at times of darkness special lighting equipment may 1. protective clothing for structural fire fighting
be needed it may also require auxiliary fire fighting personnel 2. protective clothing for wildland fire fighting
3. protective clothing for hazardous materials incident
● Weather
Temperature - it can be considered especially that heat is part of Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) - is a device that
the fire triangle wildfires are most likely to break out in hot seasons provide the user with an additional supply of air or breathing
once the fire has started having a hot air the fire is most likely to protection
spread
Humidity - high humidity means smoky fire and difficulty operating Parts of Breathing Apparatus
in the building without a thorough ventilation ● Face piece - an assembly that fits onto the face of the
Wind precipitation - the direction of the wind determines where the person using the breathing apparatus forming a tight seal to
greatest exposure dangers are located the faster the wind is the face and transmitting air or oxygen to the user
blowing the faster the fire spreads ● Regulator - a device that is used to control the pressure of
air coming from the cylinder
Pre-fire plan
-it is the process of advanced and organized planning of possible Hydraulic Rescue Tools - are used by emergency rescue personnel
fire fighting operation in a particular building or groups of building to assist vehicle extrication of crash victims as well as other rescues
for small spaces
Types of prefire planning
A. Building pre fire plans - an organized procedures and ● Cutter - the cutter is a hydraulic tool which is designed to cut
important information responding a fire situation and through metal it is often called a crop cutter owing to the
facilities or buildings during a fire suppression or operations shape and configuration of its blades
 ● Spreader - is a hydraulic tool designed with two arms which or mounted on a movable socket that permits them to unfold
have a narrow tip. The tip of the tool can be inserted into a inward when not in use.
narrow gap between two vehicle panels (such as between 2. Extension ladder - this consists of a bed section and two or
two doors or between a door and offender) when the tool is more fly sections; the flies section slides through guides on
operated the arms are opened drawing apart the metal in the upper end of the bed section. It contains locks which
the panels spreaders are used to pop vehicles door from hook over the ranks of the bed section. A designated
their hinges position dependent upon the desired length of the ladder.
● Spreader cutters - whilst a cutter or spreader tool is 3. Attic ladder - it provides means of reaching through an
designed for a particular application a combination tool is opening into attics lofts and other areas that are somewhat
also available which combines the cutting and spreading difficult to reach without a special ladder. It can be folded or
functions of separate tools into a single tool collapsed for small room or closet works. They are usually
short because they are required to reach only a short
Types of Ladder distance.
● Ground ladder - ground ladders vary in sizes from 3.1 to 17 4. Wall ladder - this type of ladder best used and rescuers a
m 10 to 55 ft long. It is being carried out on a pumper or fire ladder in place is already falling short of the in-dangered
truck most and engine company apparatus carry a roof person.
ladder and an extension ladder. (For rescue, to stretch lines
in a fire building, provide ventilation by giving access to Types of ladders according to its beam
ports scuttles, windows, roofs, or other places that are hard ● Solid beam ground ladder made of heavy hardwood and
to reach) or lightweight metal alloy
- area ladders this type of ladder that is mounted on a ● Trussed beam ground ladder - a lightweight metal alloy
turnable capable of extending to 30.5 m or 100 ft may have easier to handle and carry
three or four metal flies sections of ladder that can be raised
or lowered by hydraulically controlled cables Ladder Terminology
1. Bed Ladder - the lowest section of an extension ladder.
Forms of Ground Ladder 2. Fly Ladder - the top section of an extension ladder
1. Straight ladder - type of ladder that contains only one 3. Butt - the bottom end of a ladder
section. It ranges in length from 12 to 16 ft. The most 4. Heel - the part of the ladder that touches the ground
common size is the 14 foot straight ladder. The roof or hook 5. Halyard - a rope or cable used to raise the fly ladder
ladder is a straight ladder adapted for special purpose hooks 6. Pawl or Dog - the mechanism located at the end of the fly ladder
that locks to the bed ladders.
7. Rung - the cross member of a ladder that is used for climbing ❑ F.R Dodge was appointed as Department Chief and first Chief of
8. Top or Tip - it is the top part of a ladder fire services.
9. Hooks - part of a ladder that is used to hook over a ❑ Capt. Otis Vander Ford is the last American Fire Chief.
roof peak, sills, or walls where the heel does not rest ❑ The organization was under the direct supervision of the DILG
on a foundation (found only on roof-type ladders). Undersecretary for peace and order.
10. Stops - made of metal or wood blocks used to ❑ the inaugural operation of the Bureau of Fire Protection was on
prevent the fly of an extension ladder from extending August 2, 1991, headed by F/ Brigadier General Ernesto Madriaga.
out further from the ladder. ❑ F/ Major Primo D. Cordeta was the first Chief, Fire Marshal from
11. Guides - light metal strips of an extension ladder 1978-1989 under the PC/IN Deputy Chief Jacinto Lorenzo - On
that guides the fly ladder while it is being raised or October 19, 1935, Deputy Chief Jacinto Lorenzo became the first
lowered. Filipino Fire Chief of the Manila Fire Department.

In 2021, Republic Act No.11589, or the BFP Modernization Act, was

Type of Ladder Carries: enacted into law, mandating the implementation of a ten year
1. One-man carry - remove the ladder from the apparatus and program to modernize the BFP. The law also enabled the creation
pass either arm through the ladder at the middle of its length. Carry of security and protection units (SPUs) in each region and city fire
it with the hooks forward and lowered. station and allowed 14 members at most per SPU to bear firearms.
2. Two-man carry - normally extension ladders from 24 to 36 feet
in length require at least two men.
3. Four-man carry - remove the ladder from the apparatus and RA 6975
place it on the ground with the fly up. Have the four men take their - Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Act of
positions, two near each end, on opposite sides of the ladder. Face 1990 which took effect on January 1, 1991.
the top of the ladder. Reach down and grasp a rung with the hand - established the PNP, BFP and the BJMP as sepate entities.
nearest it. Raise the ladder on the shoulder.
Sec. 53, RA 6975
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF BFP ❑ The BFP, hereinafter referred to as the Fire Bureau is hereby
❑ The Fire protection service in the Philippines was started during created initially consisting of officers and uniformed members of the
the American Regime. fire service. Sec. 54, RA 6975
❑ August 17, 1901, the United States Philippine Commission ❑ the Fire Bureau shall be responsible for the prevention and
organized the Manila Fire Department (MFD). suppression of all destructive fires on buildings, houses
and other structures, forest, land transportation vehicles and Chief of Directorial Staff
equipment, and etc. ❑ the Fourth in command of BFP with the rank of Chief
❑ the Fire Bureau shall be responsible in implementing the Fire Superintendent.
Code and other related laws. ❑ He shall be assisted by the directors of the Directorates in the
❑ the Fire Bureau have also the power to investigate all causes of respective national headquarters office with at least the rank of
fires, and if necessary, file the proper complaints. Senior Superintendent.
❑ The BFP establishes, operates and maintains their respective
RA 9263 offices in each of the Regions of the Philippines which shall be
❑ This act shall be known as Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau headed by Regional Director for Fire Protection with the rank of
of Jail Managemet and Penology Professionalization act of 2004. Senior Superintendent.
❑ The Regional Director of Fire Bureau shall be assisted by the
Organization of BFP following officers with the rank of Superintendent.
❑ The BFO shall be respectively headed by Chief, who shall be - Assistant Regional Director for administration
assisted by 2 Deputy Chiefs, 1 for administration and 1 for - Assistant Regional Director for operation
Operations. - Regional Chief of Directorial Staff
❑ all shall be appointed by the President upon the
recommendation of the DILG Secretary Organizations and Key Positions and Appointment of BFP
Uniformed Personnel
Chief of Fire Bureau
❑ shall have a rank of Director SECTION 53. Composition. — The Bureau of Fire Protection,
❑ shall be responsible for the direct supervision and control of the hereinafter referred to as the Fire Bureau, is hereby created initially
Fire Bureau consisting of the existing officers and uniformed members of the fire
service of the Integrated National Police as constituted under
Deputy for Adminisration Presidential Decree No. 765
❑ Second officer in command of BFP, with the rank of Chief
Superintendent. ➢ Fire Officer 1 to Senior Fire Officer IV
Appointed by the respective Regional Director for Fire Protection for
Deputy for Operation the Regional office uniformed personnel.
❑ Third officer in command of BFP, with the rank of Chief
Superintendent.
 ➢ Fire Officer 1 to Senior Fire Officer IV Bureau, as recommended by their immediate superiors, and
Chief of the Fire Bureau for the national headquarters office attested by the CSC
uniformed personnel and attested by the Civil Service Commission. c) Fire/Jail Senior Superintendent. — Appointed by the Secretary
of the DILG upon recommendation of the respective Chief of the
➢ Fire Inspector to Fire Superintendent Fire Bureau and Chief of the Jail Bureau, with the proper attestation
appointed by the respective Chief of fire bureau as recommended of the CSC; and
by their immediate superiors, and attested by CSC. d) Fire/Jail Chief Superintendent to Fire/Jail Director. —
Appointed by the President upon, recommendation of the Secretary
➢ Fire Senior Superintendent of the DILG, with the proper endorsement by the Chairman of the
appointed by the Secretary of DILG upon recommendation of the CSC.
respective Chief of the Fire Bureau, with the proper attestation of
CSC. SEC. 6. Lateral Entry of Officers into the BFP and the BJMP. —In
general, all original appointments of officers in the Fire Bureau and
➢ Fire Chief Superintendent to Fire Director the Jail Bureau shall commence with the rank of fire/jail inspector
appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Secretary wherein applicants for lateral entry into the BFP shall include all
of DILG, with the proper endorsement by the Chairman of CSC. those with highly specialized and technical qualifications such as,
but not limited to, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical
RA 9263 engineers, chemical engineers, chemists, architects, criminologists,
SEC. 5. Appointment of Uniformed Personnel to the BFP and the certified public accounts, nurses, physical therapists, and dentists,
BJMP. — The appointment of uniformed personnel to the BFP and while applicant for lateral entry into the BJMP shall include all those
the BJMP shall be effected in the following manner: with highly specialized and technical qualifications such as, but not
a) Fire/Jail Officer I to Senior Fire/Jail Officer IV. — Appointed by limited to, social workers, psychologists, criminologists, teachers,
the respective Regional Director for Fire Protection and Regional nurses, dentist and engineers. Doctors of medicines, members of
Director for Jail Management and Penology for the regional office the Philippine Bar and chaplains shall be appointed to the rank of
uniformed personnel or by the respective Chief of the Fire Bureau fire/jail senior inspector in their particular technical service.
and Chief of the Jail Bureau for the national headquarters office Graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) shall
uniformed personnel, and attested by the Civil Service Commission be automatically appointed to the initial rank of fire/jail inspector.
(CSC);
b) Fire/Jail inspector to Fire/Jail Superintendent. — Appointed
by the respective Chief of the Fire Bureau and Chief of the Jail
Professionalization and Upgrading of Qualification Standards
in the Designation of Uniformed Personnel of the BFP to Key
Positions

Municipal Fire Marshal

❑Should have the rank of senior inspector, who must have finished
at least second year Bachelor of Laws or earned at least twelve
(12) units in a master's degree program in public administration,
management, engineering, public safety, criminology or other
related discipline from recognized institution of learning, and must
have satisfactory passed the necessary training of career courses
for such position as may be established by the Fire Bureau;

City Fire Marshal

❑Should the rank of chief of senior inspector, who must have
finished at least second year Bachelor of Laws or earned at least
twenty four (24) units in a master's degree program in public
administration, management, engineering, public safety, criminology
or other related disciplines from recognized institution of learning,
and must have satisfactory passed the necessary training or career
courses for such position as may be established by the Fire Bureau

District Fire Marshal, Provincial Fire Marshal, Assistant

Regional Director for Administration, Assistant Regional
Director for Operations and Regional Chief of Directorial Staff
❑Should have the rank of superintendent, who must be a graduate
of Bachelor of Laws or a holder of a master's degree in public
administration, management, engineering, public safety, criminology
or other related disciplines from recognized institution of learning,
and must have satisfactory passed the necessary training or career
courses for such position as may be established by the Fire Bureau;
District Fire Marshal for the National Capital Region, Regional Attrition System for the Uniformed Personnel
Director for Fire Protection and Director of the Directorate of
the National Headquarters Office Attrition - means reduction of the number of employees in an
❑Should have at least the rank of senior superintendent, who must organization. The BFP has adopted the attrition system. Such
be a graduate of Bachelor of Laws or a holder of master's degree in attrition system shall include, but is not limited to, the provision of
public administration, management, engineering, public safety, the following principles:
criminology or other related disciplines from a recognized institution
of learning, and must have satisfactory passed the necessary Attrition by Demotion in Position or Rank
training or career course for such position as may be established by - Any uniformed personnel of the BFP who is relieved and
the Fire Bureau; assigned to a position lower than that is established for
his/her grade in the respective staffing pattern of the Fire
Deputy Chief for Administration of the Fire Bureau, Deputy Bureau, and who shall not be assigned to a position
Chief for Operations of the Fire Bureau and Chief Directorial commensurate to his/her grade within two (2) years after
Staff of the Fire Bureau such demotion in position shall be separated or retired from
❑Should have the rank of Chief Superintendent, who must be a the service;
member of the Philippine Bar or a holder of a master's degree in Attrition by Non-Promotion
public administration, management, engineering, public safety, - Any uniformed personnel of the BFP who has not been
criminology or other related disciplines from recognized institution of promoted for a continuous period of ten (10) years shall be
learning, and must have satisfactory passed the necessary training separated or retired from the service, except for those who
or career courses for such as may be established by the Fire are occupying a third-level position;
Bureau; and Attrition by Other Means
- Any uniformed personnel of the BFP with at least five (5)
Chief of the Fire Bureau years of accumulated active service shall be separated from
❑Should have the rank of director, who must be a member of the the service based on any of the following factors:
Philippine Bar or a holder of a master's degree in public 1) Inefficiency based on poor performance during the last
administration, management, engineering, public safety, criminology two (2) successive semestral ratings period;
or other related discipline from a recognized institution of learning, 2) Inefficiency based on poor performance for three (3)
and must satisfactory passed the necessary training or career cumulative semestral rating period;
courses for such position as may be established by the Fire Bureau. 3) Physical and/or mental incapacity to perform his/her
duties and functions; or
4) Failure to complete the required career courses and/or act, the center shall serve as the Institution for training on
appropriate civil service eligibility for his/her position except for human resource development of all personnel of the Bureau
justifiable and; of Fire Protection (BFP).
5) Separation or Retirement from the Fire Bureau under this ● On July 23,1996, upon approval of the Philippine Public
Section. – Any personnel who is dismissed from the BFP pursuant Safety College Operations Manual by the Secretary of the
to the above-enumerated principles in this Section shall be Department of the Interior and Local Government, the center
separated if he/she has rendered less than twenty (20) years of was renamed Fire National Training Institute (FNTI) with the
service, and be retired if he/she has rendered at least twenty (20) specific mandate to attain quality and excellence in the field
years of service unless the concerned personnel is disqualified by of fire training.
law to receive such benefits.
➢ Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) - is the premier
TRAINING/SCHOOLING OF BFP PERSONNEL educational institution for the PNP, BJMP and BFP
● The National Fire Training Institute (NFTI) was established
on October 1, 1979 at the National Police Training Center, Fire Officers Advance Course (FOAC)
Region 4 Annex, Marikina, Metro Manila. It bore the name of Fire Officers Basic Course (FOBC) 3 Months/12 WEEKS
the Fire Service Training Center (FTSC) under the - It aims to develop the management and leadership skills of
supervision and control of the defunct Integrated National the Junior Officer Of BFP, to prepare them in assuming
Police Training Command (INPTC). Its mission was to train middle level staff positions both in admin and operation.
the fire service personnel.
● On June 9, 1980, after it was granted a separate allotment Public safety fire protection supervisory course (PSFPSC) 2 Months
for its management and operations, the center moved to - It was designed to develop the leadership qualities and skills
Camp Vicente Lim, Calamba, Laguna where it was renamed of the participants to prepare them in assuming supervisory
National Fire Service Training Center (NFSTC). It function both in admin and operation.
temporarily shared facilities of the Philippine National Police
Academy (PNPA) until its own training facilities were finally Fire Basic Recruit Course (FBRC)
completed. Fire Basic Recruit Course (FBRC) 6 months
● In 1991, the supervision and administration over the Center - It aims to provide the BFP recruits with the fundamental
were transferred to the Philippine Public safety College knowledge and skills in fire prevention and suppression.
(PPSC) by virtue of Rule X of the Republic Act No. 6975,
otherwise known as the Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG) Act of 1990. As mandated in the said
SPECIALIZED/ TECHNICAL COURSE SECTION 4. Applicability of the Code
• All person
Public Safety Fire and Arson Investigation and Inspection Course • All private or public buildings, facilities or structures.
(PSFAIIC) 4 1/2 Months • Design and installation of mechanical, electronics and electrical
- it is designed to provide specialized training for all fire safety system.
inspectors and arson investigators of the fire service on the • Manufacturing, storage, handling and transportation of explosive
principles and techniques of safety inspection and arson and combustible, flammable liquids and gases, toxic and other
investigation. hazardous materials. And their wastes.
• Fire safety planning, design, construction, repair, maintenance,
RA 9514 “FIRE CODE OF THEPHILIPPINES of 2008” rehabilitation and demolition.
• Fire protective and warning equipment's or systems;
FIRE CODE OF PHILIPPINES • All land transportation vehicles and equipment's, or vessels at
The fire code of the Philippines is implemented to ensure public piers or wharves or anchored in seaport.
safety, promote economic development though the prevention and • petroleum industry installations.
suppression of all kind, of distractive fires, and promote the
professionalization of fire service as a profession. SECTION 5. Responsibility for the Enforcement of this Code.
● This Code shall be administered and enforced by the
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Fire Code of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), under the direct
Philippines of 2008”. supervision and control of the Chief of the Bureau of Fire
Protection, through the hierarchy of organization as provided
SECTION 2. for in Chapter VI of Republic Act No. 6975. With the
● It is the policy of the State to ensure public safety, promote approval of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior
economic development through the prevention and and Local Government (DILG), the Chief, BFP, is hereby
suppression of all kinds, of destructive fires, and promote authorized to:
the professionalization of the fire service as a profession. a. Issue implementing rules and regulations, and prescribe
● Towards this end, the State shall enforce all laws, rules and standards, schedules of fees/fire service charges and administrative
regulations to ensure adherence to standard fire prevention penalties therefor as provided in the pertinent provisions of this
and safety measures, and promote accountability in the fire Code;
protection and prevention service. b. Reorganize the BFP as may be necessary and appropriate;
c. Support and assist fire volunteers, practitioners, and fire
volunteer organizations in the country who shall undergo mandatory
fire suppression, inspection, rescue, emergency medical services, approved by the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized
and related emergency response training and competency representative.
evaluations to be conducted by the BFP.
d. In the case of the fire practitioners, they shall undergo mandatory SECTION 6. TECHNICAL STAFF
continuous professional education ● The Chief, BFP shall constitute a technical staff of highly
e. Enter into Memoranda of Agreement with other departments, qualified persons who are knowledgeable on fire prevention,
bureaus, agencies, offices and corporations of the government, fire safety, and fire suppression. The Technical staff may be
f. Call on the police, other law enforcement agencies, and local drawn from the following:
government assistance to render necessary assistance in the ● Organic members of the BFP;
enforcement of this Code; ● Other government offices and agencies; and
g. Designate a fire safety inspector through his/her duly authorized ● Other sources.
representative, who shall conduct an inspection of every building or
structure within his area of responsibility at least once a year and DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
every time the owner, administrator or occupant shall renew his/her The Technical Staff shall:
business permit or permit to operate; ● Study, review and evaluate latest developments and
h. No occupancy permit, business or permit to operate shall be standards on fire safety, prevention and suppression;
issued without securing a Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) ● Prepare plans/programs on fire safety, prevention and
from the Chief, BFP, or his/her duly authorized representative; suppression and evaluate implementation thereof;
i. Inspect at reasonable time, any building, structure, installation or ● Develop programs on the professionalization of the fire
premises for dangerous or hazardous conditions or materials as set service;
forth in this Code, ● Coordinate with appropriate government and private
j. Where conditions exist and are deemed hazardous to life and institutions for the offering of college courses on fire
property, to order the owner/occupant of any building or structure to technology and fire protection engineering;
summarily abate such hazardous conditions; ● Propose amendments to the Fire Code and this IRR;
k. Require the building owner/occupant to submit plans and ● Advise the Chief, BFP on any matter brought to his
specifications, and other pertinent documents of said building to attention; and
ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards; and ● Perform such other functions as directed by the Chief, BFP.
l. Issue a written notice to the owner and/or contractor to stop work
on portion of any work due to absence, or in violation of approved
plans and specifications, permit and/or clearance or certification as
FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION AND FIRE Certificate of competency shall be issued to fire volunteers,
SAFETY PRACTITIONERS members of the fire brigades, and fire safety practitioners after
completion of the mandatory training and competency evaluation
The IRR of the 9514 shall govern the organization, operation, and conducted by the BFP;
proficiency training of the company and community fire brigades as • Certificate of completion of the fire suppression training;
well as continuous training and competency evaluation of fire • Personal profile
volunteers and five volunteer organizations in the country who shall • Certificate of employment, in the case of the safety practitioners;
undergo mandatory fire suppression, inspection, rescue, • Other documents the BFP may require.
emergency, medical service, and other related emergency response
training program and competency evaluation to be conducted by Scope of training
the BFP. • All member of the fire brigade shall undergo training on fire
suppression, rescue, emergency medical service and related
emergency response.
THE ORGANIZATION OF A FIRE BRIGADE IS REQUIREMENT • They shall be instructed on the handling of available fire rescue
TO THE FOLLOWING; apparatus, equipment, devices and tools.
• All business establishments employing at least 50 people shall, in • It shall include fire suppression strategies, tactics, techniques and
addition to the requirements set forth under section 7 of RA 9514 the use of portable fire extinguishers and other equipment's, device
for the grant of a Fire Safety Inspection Certificate(FSIC), establish and tools.
an organization of the fire brigade of the company.
• For a building having various occupancies, the building Enforcement and Administration of Fire Safety Measures
administrator and/or owner shall initiate the organization of a fire a. Inspection of all buildings, structures, facilities and premises,
brigade in the premises irrespective of the number of occupants. hazardous operations, storage facilities and transportation vehicles
• In case where a fire brigade is already established for a building, of hazardous materials and the determination of compliance of
said fire brigade shall be sufficient to comply with the requirements provisions of the Fire Code of the Philippines and its IRR shall be
of IRR. done by City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
• All barangays shall likewise endeavor to organize their own fire b. Fire Safety inspections shall be conducted as a pre requisite to
brigades. grants of permits and/or licenses by local governments or other
•The organization of company fire brigades shall consist of the Fire government agencies. No occupacy permit, business or permit to
Brigade Chief, who shall be designated by the head of the company operate shall be issued without securing a Fire Safety Inspection
and shall be assisted by selected personnel. Certificate (FSIC) from the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisidiction.
c. In coordination with the Building Official, the review, evaluate and of the Fire Code, its IRR, Building Code of the Philippines and other
assess plans, design calculation and specifications and issue the Life and Safety Standard; and
necessary building Fire Safety Evaluation Clerance (FSEC) upon b. Conduct site verification and inspection on building under
determination that design and specification is in accordance with construction to determine compliance with the approved plans and
the provisions of the Fire Code of the Philipines and its IRR. specifications.

Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) Qualification of Plan Evaluator

• is a pre-requisite prior to the issuance of business permit and a. Must be a licensed Architect or Engineer; and
occupancy permit. It signifies that the owner complied with the b. Shall have undergone at least forty (40) hours of relevant training
standard requirements recommended by the Fire Safety Inspection. on the Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008 and other relevant fire
safety seminars/workshops.
Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC) Application c. In cases where there is no licensed engineer or architect in a
• a document issued by the BFP as a prerequisite for the grant of a specific jurisdiction, a graduate of any baccalaureate degree with
Building Permit by the Office of Building Official having jurisdiction FAIIC training shall be designated as plan evaluator.
upon determination.
The Plan Evaluator shall undertake the necessary
Building Plan Review evaluation and review of the plans indicating whether or not
a. Upon receipt by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having such plans conform to the fire safety and life safety
jurisdiction of six (6) sets of the building plans from the Building requirement of the Fire Code of the Philippines and its IRR.
Official (BO) the Customer Relation Officer or the designated staff A Fire Safety Checklist (FSC) shall be used to facilitate
shall check compliance of documentary requirements, assess the checking of the building plan. Evaluated plan and the FSC
Fire Code Fees (FCF) and issue Order of Payment (OP) to be paid shall be submitted to the Chief Fire Safety Enforcement
at the Cashiers Office or the Authorized Government Depository Section (FSES)
Bank (AGDB) or Authorized Government Servicing Bank (AGSB) by Chief, FSES shall consolidate and review the findings of the
the BFP. Plan Evaluator and shall submit, without delay, the
- Endorse to Plan Evaluator evaluation report and/or recommendations to the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
Main duties and responsibilities Plan Evaluators:
The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction will either
a. Review and evaluate building plans and specifications including
approve or disapprove the evaluated plans together with
fire protection system to determine compliance to the requirement
FSC. The approved/disapproved application for FSEC will
 then be transmitted to the Customer Relations Officer for its premises and issue the necessary Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
release. (FSIC).
No building plan shall be evaluated without the submission
of Fire and Life Safety Assessment Report 1 (FALAR 1) in Inspection procedure shall be as follows;
accordance with Division 3 of this Rule.
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction, through the a. The process starts with the endorsement of the Building Official
Customer Relation Officer shall endorse back five (5) copies (BO) of the application for occupancy Permit accompanied by a
of the approved Building Plans, together with the FSEC and Certificate of completion. The Customer Relation Officer or
FSC to the Building Official. designated staff shall assess the Fire Code Fees and issue Order
of Payment to be paid at the Cashers office or the AGDB Or AGSB
BUILDING INSPECTION of the BFP.
Main duties and responsibilities of Safety Inspectors: b. The prepared Inspection Order will be forward to Chief, FSES for
a) Inspection of any building, structure or facility and transportation signing and recommendation.
vehicles of hazardous material. c. The Chief, FSES will endorse the said Inspection Order including
b) Fire safety requirements the name of assigned FSI to the City/Municipal Fire Marshall having
c) Testify in any judicial and quasi-judicial bodies jurisdiction for approval and signature.
d) Conduct fire safety lectures, seminars/workshop and drills; and d. The FSI shall conduct final inspection in the establishment
e) Prepare necessary documents and maintain files and/or records applying for occupancy Permit then shall prepare an After
Inspection Report (AIR) using the Classified Standard Checklist.
During Construction e. The FSI will prepared a report of recommendation (FSIC or
During Construction, renovation, modification or alteration the Notice of Disapproval (NOD)), which shall be submitted to the
City/Municipal Fire Marshall having jurisdiction, on the basis of Chief, FSES. The FSI will prepared the FSIC, to be signed by Chief,
issued FSC, shall inspect the premises to determine whether the FSES if said establishment has substantially complied with the
plans, and specification are being followed and fire safety provision of the Fire Code of the Philippines.
precautions are being observed. f. The Chief, FSES will evaluate and recommend final action, which
is subject to the approval of the City/Municipal Fire Marshall having
After completion of construction: jurisdiction.
After construction/ renovation/ modification or alteration and prior to g. No FSIC shall be issued without the submission of fire and Life
the issuance of the occupancy Permit of the Building Official, the Safety Assessment Report 2 ( FALAR 2) in accordance with
City/Municipal Fire Marshall having jurisdiction shall inspect the Division 3 with this rule.
h. Upon approval or disapproval, the City/Municipal Fire Marshall format, prepared in three sets and distributed as indicated. Format
having jurisdiction shall issue an FSIC or NOD, as the case may be, of the After Inspection Report shall follow the approved fire safety
and endorse BO/Owner retaining one copy for filing and properly standard inspection checklist.
maintained for future reference.
FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESMENT REPORT
BUSINESS AND ROUTINE INSPECTION Fire and life safety assessment report (FALAR) is required
to all private and public building, facilities and structure to be
For Existing Building, Structure or Facility constructed or being constructed upon the effectivity of this IRR
The City/Municipal Fire Marshall having jurisdiction shall inspect all shall be required to submit FALAR 1 and 2, among other
buildings, structure or facility to determine the presence of any fire documents, to the City/Municipal Fire Marshall having jurisdiction as
hazards, the type of occupancy, the prohibited acts being one of the requirements for securing FSEC or FSIC for the issuance
committed as provided in section 7 of Republic Act 9514, and check of Building Permits and Occupancy Permits.
or test the required fire protective and/or warning system. All existing private and public buildings, facilities, structure
The provision of section 9.0.2.2 of IRR apply when the building, with occupancy of at least fifty (50) persons shall be required to
structure or facility will be repaired, renovation or modified as a submit FALAR 3 annually to the City/Municipal Fire Marshall having
consequence of the inspection. jurisdiction when securing FSIC.

For Industrial Commercial or Business Operation a. Three sets of FALAR 1 shall be submitted.
The City/Municipal Fire Marshall having jurisdiction shall cause the b. Three sets of FALAR 2 shall be submitted.
inspection of premises of any industrial, commercial or business c. Three sets of FALAR 3
operation and issue the necessary FSIC upon the determination
that fire safety measure for storage, handling, or use explosive or FALAR 1
combustible, toxic and other hazardous materials, as well as, for - Documentation on Fire and Life-Safety Features of the
hazardous operation or processes, have been complied. Facility (Consisting of a written report prepared by the
architect and his Fire Protection consultant. This is a
Periodic Inspection by Fire Safety Inspectors: compilation of the plans/specification and design analysis
The City/Municipal Fire Marshall having jurisdiction shall cause the normally submitted by the Architect and engineers.)
conduct of periodic fire safety inspection of any building, structure,
facility or premises for the purpose of determining compliance with FALAR 2
the provision of the Fire code and its IRR. Such inspection Order Documentation submitted by the Contractor/s and the Construction
and After inspection Report shall conform to the herein prescribed manager certifying that the constructions was in accordance with
the FALAR 1 and authorized changes. Documents will be a City/Municipal Fire Marshall having jurisdiction not letter than ten
compilation report of all approved submittals, test and acceptance (10) days after receipt of the document from any insurance
forms of all fire protection and life safety features and shall form company.
part of all fire protection and life safety features.
FIRE EXIT DRILLS
FALAR 3 Fire exit drills shall be conducted in coordination with the office of
Documentation on the required periodic maintenance and upkeep the City/Municipal Fire Marshal. This is conducted in the following
of the fire and life-safety features of the facility. (It consists of a manner;
written prepared by the building owner, his fire safety officer or his a. Fire exit drills conforming to the provision of this Division shall be
authorized representative. This is a compilation of the maintenance regularly conducted in schools and in other occupancies specified
and testing records kept by the engineering and maintenance by the provision of Divisions 8 through 17 of this chapter, or by
departments. ) appropriate action of the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction over the area.
FSIC AS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR ISSUANCE OF b. Fire exit drills, where required, shall be held with sufficient
PERMIT/LICENSE frequency to familiarize all occupants with the drill procedure and to
Upon compliance of the fire safety requirements under the fire code have the conduct of drill a matter of established routine.
IRR , a Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) shall be issued by c. Drills shall be held at unexpected times and under varying
the BFP as a pre- requisite for the issuance of business or Mayor s condition to simulate the unusual conditions obtaining in case if fire
Permit, Permit to operate, Occupancy Permit, PHILHEALTH d. planning and conduct of drills shall be responsibility of the
Accreditation for Hospitals, DOH License to Operate and other management or owners of business establishments.
permits or license being issued by other government agencies. e. In the conduct of drills, emphasis shall be placed upon orderly
evacuation under proper discipline rather than upon speed. As
FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE such no running or horseplay shall be permitted.
Fire safety Clearance shall be required for the storage, handling, f. Drills shall include suitable procedure to make sure that all
installation and transportation of hazardous materials, operations persons in the building, or all persons subject to the drills, actually
and processes as may be prescribed in other provision of this IRR. participate.
g. Fire alarms facilities, where available shall be used in the
FIRE INSURANCE DATA REQUIRED conduct of fire exit drills.
All persons having a fire insurance coverage on their properties and
business shall submit a certified true copy of all coverage currently
in effects including subsequent and additional policies to the