Republic of the Philippines

TARLAC AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

Camiling, Tarlac
College of Education Graduate Program

STRENGTHENING THE RESCUE CAPABILITIES

OF BFP REGION 3 THROUGH THE CREATION OF
BUREAUS UNIFIED MOBILE BATALLION FOR EMERGENCY AND RESCUE OPERATIONS
(BUMBERO)

Submitted In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the

Course Educational Planning & Development under the
Ph.D. in Development Education Program

by

ALOVEEL BADAYOS FERRER

First Semester, SY 2017-2018

to

MARIA TERESA SJ. VALDEZ

Course Professor

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TARLAC AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Camiling, Tarlac
College of Education Graduate Program

TABLE OF CONTENTS

STRENGTHENING THE RESCUE CAPABILITIES OF BFP REGION 3

THROUGH THE CREATION OF BUREAUS UNIFIED MOBILE BATALLION
FOR EMERGENCY AND RESCUE OPERATIONS (BUMBERO) i

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

a. Organizational Profile
b. Problem Statement
c. Objectives of the Development Plan

CHAPTER 2 PRESENTATION OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Situation Analysis
Development Impact
Expected Outcomes
Gaps, Challenges, Needs
a. Goals, Objectives, Key Result Areas, Performance Indicators
b. Strategies, Programs, Activities, Tasks, Resources
- Actions to Achieve the Development Plan Objectives
- Person/s Responsible
- Resources (Physical, Human and Financial)
c. Challenges and Solutions
- Risks
- External and Internal Support
- Other Factors

CHAPTER 3 CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND FURTHER STUDIES

a. Highlights of the development plan

b. Conclusions
c. Relevant Recommendations
d. Lessons Learned

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDICES

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 Republic of the Philippines
TARLAC AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Camiling, Tarlac
College of Education Graduate Program

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Aside from fire prevention and suppression functions, the Bureau of Fire Protection is also
tasked to respond to all kinds of disasters and calamities be it man-made or natural, fire-related
or otherwise and perform rescue and retrieval operations whenever possible to all affected
citizens.

Republic of the Philippines

TARLAC AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Camiling, Tarlac
College of Education Graduate Program

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Organizational Profile / Sector

Pursuant to Republic Act 6975 (RA 6975) otherwise known as Department of the Interior
and Local Government Act of 1990, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is mandated to prevent
and suppress all kinds of destructive fires on buildings, houses and other structures, forest, land
transportation vehicle and equipment, ships or vessels docked at piers or wharves or anchored
in major seaports, petroleum industry installations, plane crashes and other similar incidents, as
well as the enforcement of the Fire Code and other related laws. Furthermore, the BFP is also
the sole authority in investigating all causes of fires and, if necessary, filing of proper complaints
with the city or provincial prosecutor who has jurisdiction over the case. In the event of a national
emergency, the BFP upon the direction of the President shall assist the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP) in addressing such nationwide calamities and/or disasters. It is through these
functions and responsibilities that BFPs mission is anchored 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.

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 In order to effectively implement the plans and programs of the Department and of the
Bureau in general, provisions under the said Act authorizes the establishment of a regional office,
to be headed by a Regional Director, in every administrative regions of the country. Under these
Regional Offices are the Provincial Offices and/or District Offices which will monitor, evaluate and
coordinate the operations and activities of the fire service operating units at the city and
municipal levels. Thus, the need to establish at least one (1) fire station in every City or
Municipality with sufficient personnel, firefighting facilities and equipment in accordance with
the standards, rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the Department. These City
and/or Municipal Fire Stations are responsible for the fire protection and emergency services
such as rescue and evacuation of injured people at fire-related incidents and, in general, all fire
prevention and suppression measures to secure the safety of life and property of citizenry.

Region 3

The BFP is strategically at the heart of Central Luzon strategically

There shall be established at least one (1) fire station with adequate personnel, firefighting
facilities and equipment in every provincial capital, city and municipality subject to the standards,
rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the Department. The local government unit shall,
however, provide the necessary and or site of the station.

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