AMBEGUIA-BFP Notes

THE BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION:
Republic Act (RA) 6975 otherwise known as the Department of Interior and local Government
(DILG) Act of 1990, an act where the Bureau of Fire Protection is thereby created in 1991 initially
consisting of the existing officers and uniformed members of the Fire Service of the Integrated
National Police (INP) as constituted under Presidential Decree (PD) No. 765. Every August of in
a year from then onward, Bureau of Fire Protection celebrates its anniversary standing as an
independent agency from the PC/INP.
HISTORY
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 a law named Republic Act
6975 creating the present Interior Department and placing the fire service under its control. The
enactment of Republic Act 6975, otherwise known as the Department of Interior and Local
Government Act of 1990 which 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. 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. 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 also caused
the inaugural operation of the Bureau of Fire Protection on August 2, 1991 as a distinct agency
of the government, with its initial preparation of Operation Plans and Budget (OPB) undertaken
by the staff of the Office of the National Chief Fire Marshal at Camp Crame, Quezon City headed
by then F/Brigadier General Ernesto Madriaga, INP (1990-1992) that took over from the long reign
of F/Major Primo D Cordeta (Ret.) the first Chief Fire Marshal (1978-1989). Gen. Madriaga served
as the BFP first Acting Fire Chief/Director from 1991 to 1992. BFP is responsible for ensuring
public safety through prevention and/or suppression of all destructive fires on buildings, houses,
and other similar structure, forests, and land transportation vehicles and equipment, ships/vessels
docked at piers, wharves or anchored at major seaports, petroleum industry installations. It is also
responsible for the enforcement of the Fire Code of the Philippines (PD 1185) and other related
laws, conduct investigations involving fire incidents and causes thereof including the filing of
appropriate complaints/cases.
Vision
A modern fire protection agency working towards a safe and progressive society.
Mission
To prevent and suppress destructive fires; investigate its causes; provide emergency, medical
and rescue services; and enforce other fire-related laws with the active involvement of the
community.
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.
Composition
The organization of company fire brigades shall consist of the Fire Brigade Chief, which shall be
designated by the head of the company, and shall be assisted by selected personnel. In
companies where more persons are available, they must be organized into teams to function as
a fire brigade established according to its needs. The organization shall be such that a fire brigade
is on duty or on call at all times.
The Operational Procedures of BFP
The BFP Operational Procedures Manual is composed of six (6) sections, each representing a
group of fire operation procedures, to wit:
1. Fire Safety Enforcement: The twenty-three (23) procedures in this section proceed
from building plan review to imposition of administrative sanctions, filing of appropriate
charges against violators of the Fire Code and addressing non-acceptance of
inspection order. Here are the (23) procedures under this section;
1. Building Plan Review

General Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. The applicant secures and accomplishes the application form and submits the same to
the Customer Relations Officer (CRO) together with the following documentary
requirements:
a. Endorsement from the Building Official
b. 6 complete sets of Building Plans including Fire Protection Plan/s such as but
not limited to Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS), Fire Detection,
Alarm, and Communication System (FDAS), Kitchenhood Suppression System
(KHSS), and Centralized LPG Plan
c. 1 Set of Bill of Materials and Labor
2. The Customer Relations Officer (CRO) checks the completeness of the
abovementioned documentary requirements and forwards the same to the assessor
for the assessment of the fire code construction tax. Refer to Rule 12 of the IRR of RA
9514 for the computation of fire code taxes.
3. The assessor computes the fees and issues the Order of Payment Slip (OPS) to the
applicant.
4. The applicant pays the required Fire Code Fee/s to the BFP Collecting Officer.
5. The Collecting Officer issues the corresponding Official Receipt (OR) to the applicant.
6. The applicant presents the OR to the CRO for issuance of claim stub.
7. The CRO endorses to the Chief, FSES the application form together with all the
submitted documents.
8. The Chief, FSES immediately assigns a Building Plan Evaluator to conduct evaluation
and review. Actual/ During
9. The plan evaluator evaluates the submitted plans and specifications, accomplishes
the standard Fire Safety Checklist (FSC) on Building Plans, and prepares either the
FSEC or Notice of Disapproval (NOD).
10. The Chief, FSES reviews the findings of the plan evaluator and recommends to the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal the proper disposition of the application.
11. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) either approves or disapproves the
evaluated plans with the FSC and issues either FSEC, in case of approval or NOD in
case of disapproval; and returns back to the CRO for its release.
Post/ After
12. The CRO records the FSEC Control Number and its date of issuance.
13. The CRO releases to the applicant the evaluated plan together with the FSC, and the
FSEC or NOD upon presentation of the claim stub.
2. Fire safety inspection ( Pre-construction Phase) General

Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. The Plan Evaluator, upon receipt of plans and specifications, determines whether an
on-site inspection is required and if required, prepares the Inspection Order (IO).
2. The Plan Evaluator then presents the prepared IO together with the plans to the Chief,
Fire Safety Enforcement Section (FSES) for evaluation and signature of the IO.
3. The Chief, FSES forwards the IO, together with the plans, to the City / Municipal Fire
Marshal (C/MFM) for his/her approval.
Actual/ During
4. The Plan evaluator proceeds to the site and requests acknowledgment of the IO from
any responsible person in the building, structure or facility.
5. The Plan Evaluator conducts an ocular inspection of the building/structure/facility.
Post/ After
6. The Plan Evaluator prepares an After Inspection Report (AIR) within twenty-four (24)
hours after receipt of the IO as basis for his/her evaluation of the submitted plans and
specifications.
3. Fire safety inspection ( Construction Phase )

General Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. On the basis of the issued Fire Safety Checklist (FSC) on the building plan, the Plan
Evaluator prepares an Inspection Order (IO) and forwards to the Chief, FSES for his
signature.
2. The Chief, FSES countersigns the IO and forwards the same to the City/Municipal Fire
Marshal (C/MFM) for approval.
3. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) signs the IO.
Actual/ During
4. The Plan evaluator proceeds to the site and requests acknowledgment of the IO from
any responsible person in the building, structure or facility.
5. The Plan Evaluator conducts inspection during construction, renovation, modification or
alteration and prepares the AIR in duplicate copies immediately after the inspection
conducted, leaving a copy for the owner/project manager/contractor or any duly
authorized representative.
Post/ After
6. Within three (3) days upon receipt of the IO, a copy of the AIR is submitted to the Chief,
FSES. 7. The Chief, FSES evaluates the submitted AIR and, in case of violations /
deficiencies, prepares the written notice addressed to the owner/project
manager/contractor or any duly authorized representative of the noted deficiencies or
violations in the construction.
8. The C/MFM signs the notice and forwards the same to the Plan Evaluator for
service of notice.
9. The Plan Evaluator serves the original copy of the notice to owner/project
manager/contractor or any duly authorized representative and another copy to the Office
of the Building Official.
4. Fire safety inspection and issuance of FSIC for occupancy

General Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. The applicant secures, accomplishes the application form and submits the same to the
Customer Relations Officer (CRO) together with the following documentary requirements:
a. Endorsement from the Building Official for the application of FSIC
for Occupancy accompanied by a Certificate of Completion b.
Photocopy of Building Permit
c. Assessment of Occupancy Permit Fee
d. Copy of the approved Building Plan
e. Copy of the Fire Safety Checklist
f. Copy of the Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
2. The CRO checks the completeness of the abovementioned documentary requirements
and forwards the same to the assessor for the assessment of the balance amount in
the fire code construction tax, if any, fire safety inspection fee, and other applicable fire
code fees.
3. The assessor then issues the Order of Payment Slip (OPS) to the applicant.
4. The applicant pays the required Fire Code Fee to the BFP Collecting Officer.
8. The Chief, FSES assigns a designated Fire Safety Inspector and immediately prepares
an Inspection Order (IO) and countersigns the same.
9. The prepared IO together with all the supporting documents shall be forwarded to the
Office of the City / Municipal Fire Marshal for its approval and signature.
Actual/ During
10. The FSI proceeds to the establishment and requests acknowledgment of the IO
from any responsible person in the building, structure or facility.
11. The FSI proceeds with the fire safety inspection and immediately prepares an After
Inspection Report (AIR), a copy of which is given to the establishment / building owner,
occupant, or any duly authorized representative before leaving the premises.
12. The FSI submits a copy of the AIR to the Chief, FSES within three (3) days upon
receipt of the IO.
13. The Chief, FSES evaluates the submitted AIR and prepares either the FSIC or
NOD. 14. The Chief, FSES signs the AIR and the FSIC or NOD and forwards the same
to the C/MFM for proper disposition and final action on the application.
15. The C/MFM signs the AIR and FSIC or NOD and forwards the same to the CRO
or releasing clerk.
Post/ After
16. The CRO records the FSIC Control Number and its date of issuance and releases
the same to the applicant upon presentation of the claim stub. In case of disapproval, a
copy of the NOD is furnished to the Office of the Building Official.
5. Issuance of FSIC for business permit General Procedures:

Pre/ Before
1. The applicant secures and accomplishes the application form and submits the same to
the Customer Relations Officer (CRO) together with the following documentary
requirements:
a. Photocopy of Application for Business Permit
b. Tax Bill/Assessment
c. FSIC for Occupancy (if required)
d. Fire insurance policy, if any.
abovementioned documentary requirements and forwards the same to the assessor for
the assessment of the applicable fire code fees.
4. The applicant pays the required Fire Code Fee to the BFP Collecting Officer.
8. The Chief, FSES assigns a Fire Safety Inspector and immediately prepares an
Inspection Order (IO) and countersigns the same.
9. The prepared IO together with all the supporting documents is forwarded to the Office
of the City / Municipal Fire Marshal for its approval and signature.
Actual/ During
11. The FSI conducts the fire safety inspection and immediately prepares an After
Post/ After
receipt of the IO.
Notice to Comply (NTC) or recommendation for declaration as public nuisance, as the
case maybe.
14. The Chief, FSES signs the AIR and the FSIC or NTC or recommendation for
declaration as public nuisance, as the case maybe, and forwards the same to the
C/MFM for proper disposition.
15. The C/MFM signs the AIR and FSIC or NTC or recommendation for declaration as
public nuisance, as the case maybe and forwards the same to the CRO or releasing
clerk, for release or submission to higher offices thru channel.
16. The CRO or releasing clerk records the FSIC Control Number and its date of
issuance and releases the same to the applicant upon presentation of the claim stub. In
case of notice to comply, a copy of the notice is furnished to the Office of the Business
Permits and License Office.
6. Issuance of FSIC for renewal of business permit General

Procedures:
Pre/ Actual
1. The applicant secures, accomplishes the application form, and submits the same to the
a. Photocopy of Business Permit (previous year)
c. Latest FSIC, if any.
d. Fire insurance policy, if any
the assessment of the fire safety inspection fee and other applicable fire code fees.
4. The applicant pays the required Fire Code Fee to the BFP Collecting Officer (Applicant
is no longer required to pay the Fire Code Fees if already paid during the Busines One
Stop Shop (BOSS)).
5. The Collecting Officer then issues the corresponding Official Receipt (OR) to the
applicant.
8. The Chief, FSES assigns a Fire Safety Inspector, immediately prepares an Inspection
Order (IO), and countersigns the same.
9. The prepared IO together with all the supporting documents is forwarded to the City /
Municipal Fire Marshal for his / her approval and signature.
Actual/ During
11. The FSI conducts the fire safety inspection and immediately prepares an After
receipt of the IO. Post/ After
Notice to Comply or recommendation for declaration as public nuisance, as the case
maybe.
14. The Chief, FSES signs the AIR and the FSIC or NTC or recommendation for
declaration as public nuisance, as the case maybe, and forwards the same to the
C/MFM for proper disposition.
15. The C/MFM signs the AIR and FSIC or NTC or recommendation for declaration as
public nuisance, as the case maybe and forwards the same to the CRO or releasing
clerk, for release or submission to higher offices thru channel.
16. The CRO or releasing clerk records the FSIC Control Number and its date of
issuance and releases the same to the applicant upon presentation of the claim stub. In
case of notice to comply, a copy of the notice shall be furnished to the Office of the
Business Permits and License Office.
7. Business one stop shop (Boss) system General Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. The applicant secures, accomplishes the application form, and submits the same to the
a. Photocopy of Business Permit (previous year)
c. Latest FSIC, if any.
d. Fire insurance policy, if any
the assessment of the fire safety inspection fee and other applicable fire code fees.
4. The applicant pays the required Fire Code Fee/s to the BFP Collecting Officer.
5. The Collecting Officer then issues the corresponding Official Receipt (OR) to the
applicant.
Actual/ During
6. The CRO stamps the application for renewal of business permit with either “APPROVED
(if with valid FSIC)” or “DISAPPROVED (if issued with Notice to Comply/ Notice to
Correct Violation /Abatement Order/ Closure Order), upon applicant‟s presentation of
OR and claim stub.
Post/ After
7. The CRO forwards all received applications to the Chief, FSES for the scheduling of fire
safety inspections.
8. Periodic inspection and inspections resulting from complaints and

directives from higher offices
General Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. The Chief, Fire Safety Enforcement Section (FSES) prepares and countersigns
Inspection Order (IO) for the conduct of a periodic inspection in a particular building /
structure / facility in any of the following instances: a. upon his own initiative;
b. upon the directive of the City /Municipal Fire Marshal/ higher offices;
c. upon request of the FSI; or
d. upon receipt of any complaint.
2. The City / Municipal Fire Marshal either approves or disapproves the request for
issuance of IO.
3. In case of approval, the FSI proceeds to the establishment and requests
acknowledgement of the IO from any responsible person in the building, structure or facility
by affixing his/her signature in the acknowledgment portion of the IO.
Actual/ During
4. The FSI conducts the fire safety inspection and immediately prepares After
receipt of the IO. Post/ After
6. The Chief, FSES evaluates the submitted AIR and should there be any violation or
deficiency, including non-payment of fire safety inspection fee and failure to secure FSIC,
a Notice to Comply or recommendation for declaration as public nuisance is prepared.
7. The Chief, FSES signs the NTC or recommendation for declaration as public
nuisance and forwards the same to the C/MFM for proper disposition.
8. The C/MFM signs the NTC and forwards the same to the FSI for service of the
notice or he signs the recommendation for declaration as public nuisance and forward the
same to the releasing clerk for submission to higher offices thru channel.
9. The FSI serves the original copy of the notice to the owner or any responsible
person in the building. In case of complaint, a letter notifying the complainant of any action
taken shall also be sent.
9. Administrative actions for fire safety violations ( General

Procedures) General Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. The FSI submits AIR indicating non-compliance with the fire safety requirements
of the Fire Code. Actual/ During
2. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) issues Notice to Comply (NTC) within
five (5) days upon submission of the After- Inspection Report (AIR) indicating violations or
deficiencies.
3. The Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) conducts re-inspection after the lapse of the grace
period fixed in the NTC.
4. The C/MFM issues Notice to Correct Violation/s where the After Inspection Report
(AIR) indicates non-compliance of the NTC.
5. The C/MFM or his duly authorized representative puts up a sign in front of the
building or structure that it is a fire hazard.
6. The FSI conducts re-inspection after the lapse of the grace period fixed in the
NTCV. 7. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal issues Abatement Order (AO) where the AIR
indicates non-compliance of the NTCV.
8. The FSI conducts re-inspection after the lapse of the grace period fixed in the AO.
9. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal recommends to the Regional Director the issuance of
Closure Order and Stoppage of Operations of the building or establishment where the
AIR indicates non-compliance of the AO.
Post/ After
10. The Chief, Fire Safety Enforcement Section (C, FSES) maintains record.
10. Issuance and service of notice to comply (NTC) General
Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. The Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) submits his After Inspection Report (AIR) to the
Chief, FSES, using the prescribed format, indicating the violations or deficiencies of the
fire safety requirements imposed by RA 9514 (Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008).
2. The Office of the Chief, FSES prepares the Notice to Comply (NTC) using the
prescribed format (Annex A) and affixes his/ her initial thereto, within 24 hours after the
submission of the AIR.
3. The Chief, FSES indorses the Notice to Comply to the City/ Municipal Fire Marshal
(C/MFM) for signature, not later than 24 hours after the submission of the AIR.
4. The C/MFM affixes his/her signature on the NTC not later than 3 days after the
Actual/ During
5. The Customer Relation Officer (CRO) or releasing clerk serves the NTC to the
applicant upon presentation of the claim stub or the FSI serves an original copy of the
Notice to Comply to the responsible person/owner of the building/ establishment within
five (5) days from the submission of the report.
6. In case the owner/responsible person refuses to accept the copy of the notice, a
copy thereof is to be posted at a conspicuous place in the building/establishment,
witnessed by any barangay official and/or another original copy is to be sent to the
owner/responsible person through registered mail with return card.
Post/ After
7. Fire Safety Inspector request Barangay Official who has witnessed the serving of
NTC to sign at the receiving copy as witness.
8. The Office of the Chief, FSES maintains the establishment‟s records and monitors
the establishment‟s status of compliance or subsequent activities concerning its Fire Code
violations or deficiencies.
11. Issuance and service of notice to correct violation ( NTCV)

General Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. On the last day of the period indicated in the Notice to Comply (NTC), the City /
Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) issues an Inspection Order (IO) for the conduct of
reinspection.
2. The Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) conducts re-inspection on the first day after the
lapse of the grace period indicated in the Notice to Comply.
3. The FSI submits AIR within three (3) days after receipt of the IO, indicating
noncompliance with the NTC.
4. The Chief, Fire Safety Enforcement Section (FSES) prepares the Notice to Correct
Violation (NTCV) using the prescribed format (Annex B) or a recommendation for the
issuance thereof to the P/DFM or Regional Director, depending on the amount of fine to
be imposed, and affixes his/her initial thereto, within 24 hours after the submission of the
AIR.
5. The Chief, FSES indorses the NTCV or a recommendation for the issuance thereof
to the C/MFM for signature, not later than 24 hours after the submission of the AIR.
6. The C/MFM affixes his/her signature on the NTCV or on the recommendation for
the issuance thereof, not later than 2 days after the submission of the AIR.
Actual/ During
7. Where the NTCV is within the authority of the C/MFM, the FSI serves an original
copy of the NTCV to the responsible person/owner in the building/ establishment within
five (5) days from the submission of the report; otherwise, the C/MFM / Chief , FSES
forwards the recommendation to the higher office concerned.
8. The P/DFM evaluates and subsequently issues the NTCV not later than three days
after receipt of the recommendation.
9. Where the NTCV is within the authority of the P/DFM, the Provincial/District Office
or the Fire Station concerned serves an original copy of the NTCV to the responsible
person/owner in the building/ establishment within three (3) days from the issuance
thereof; otherwise, the Provincial/District Office forwards the recommendation to the
Regional Office not later than three (3) days after receipt of the recommendation.
10. The Regional Director (RD) evaluates and issues the NTCV not later than three
(3) days after receipt of the recommendation.
11. The Regional Office or Provincial/District Office or the Fire Station concerned
serves an original copy of the NTCV to the responsible person/owner in the building/
establishment within three (3) days from the issuance thereof.
12. In case the owner/responsible person refuses to accept the copy of the notice, a
copy thereof is to be left/posted in a conspicuous place or area in the
building/establishment, witnessed by any barangay official and/or another original copy
sent to owner/responsible person through registered mail with return card.
Post/ After
13. ORD/OP/DFM or Fire Station personnel requests the baranggay official who has
witnessed the serving the NTCV to sign at the receiving copy of the notice as witness. 14.
The ORD/OPDFM or Fire Station personnel maintain establishment‟s records and
monitors the establishment‟s status of compliance or subsequent activities concerning its
Fire Code violations or deficiencies.
12. Issuance and service of abatement order General

Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. On the last day of the period indicated in the Notice to Correct Violation (NTCV),
the City / Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) issues an Inspection Order (IO) for the conduct
of re-inspection.
2. The Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) conducts re-inspection on the first day after the
lapse of the grace period indicated in the Notice to Correct Violation.
3. The FSI submits his AIR within three (3) days after receipt of the IO, indicating
noncompliance with the NTCV.
4. The Chief, FSES prepares the Abatement Order (AO) or a recommendation for the
issuance thereof to the P/DFM or Regional Director, depending on the amount of fine to
be imposed, using the prescribed format (Annex C) and affixes his/her initial thereto, within
24 hours after the submission of the AIR.
5. The Chief, FSES indorses the AO or a recommendation for the issuance thereof
to the C/MFM for signature, not later than 24 hours after the submission of the AIR.
6. The C/MFM affixes his/her signature on the AO or a recommendation for the
issuance thereof not later than 3 days after the submission of the AIR.
During/ Actual
7. Where the AO is within the authority of the C/MFM, the FSI serves its original copy
to the responsible person/owner in the building/ establishment within five (5) days from
the submission of the report; otherwise, the Chief, FSES forwards the recommendation to
the higher office concerned.
8. The P/DFM evaluates and issues the AO not later than three (3) days after receipt
of the recommendation.
9. Where the AO is within the authority of the P/DFM, the Provincial/District Office or
the Fire Station concerned serves an original copy of the AO to the responsible
person/owner in the building/ establishment within three (3) days from the issuance
thereof; otherwise, the Provincial/District Office forwards the recommendation to the
Regional Office not later than three (3) days after receipt of the recommendation.
10. The Regional Director (RD) evaluates and issues the AO not later than three (3)
days after receipt of the recommendation.
serves an original copy of the NTCV to the responsible person/owner in the building/
establishment within three (3) days from the issuance thereof.
12. In case the owner/responsible person refuses to accept the copy of the Order, a
copy thereof is to be left/posted in a conspicuous place in the building/establishment,
witnessed by any barangay official and another original copy sent to owner/responsible
person through registered mail with return card.
Post/ After
13. ORD or OP/DFM or Fire Station personnel requests the Barangay Offficial who
has witnessed the serving of the AO to sign at the receiving copy of the notice as witness.
14. The ORD or OD/PFM or Fire Station personnel maintains establishment‟s records
and monitors the establishment‟s status of compliance or subsequent activities
concerning its Fire Code violations/ deficiencies.
13. Imposition of fine ( Notice to correct violation)

General Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. The Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) submits After Inspection Report (AIR) indicating
noncompliance with the Notice to Comply (NTC).
During/ Actual
2. The Chief, Fire Safety Enforcement Section (FSES) computes the amount of fines
to be imposed by:
2.1. Determining the amount of fine per violation using Section 12.0.0.4 para B of
IRR of RA 9514;
2.2. Fixing the amount per violation using Section 13.0.0.2 para A of IRR of RA
9514;
3. The Chief, FSES prepares the Notice to Correct Violation (NTCV) and Imposition of
Administrative Fine, using the prescribed format (Annex B), and affixes his/her initial
thereto, within 24 hours after the submission of the AIR.
4. The Chief, FSES indorses the NCTV and Imposition of Administrative Fine to the City /
Municipal Fire Marshal for signature or the C/MFM endorses the same to the Provincial
/ District Fire Marshal (P/DFM) or the Regional District (RD) for signature, depending on
the amount of fine to be imposed (see Section 13.0.0.3 or Jurisdiction on Imposition of
Fines, IRR of RA9514)
5. The C/MFM or P/DFM or the RD affixes his/her signature on the NTCV not later than
three (3) days after the submission of the AIR.
Post/ After
6. The Office of the CFM monitors compliance with the order to pay Administrative fine.
14. Imposition of Fine ( During Abatement) General Procedures:

Pre/ Before
1. The Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) submits After Inspection Report (AIR) indicating
noncompliance with the Notice to Correct Violation (NTCV).
During/ Actual
2. The Chief, Fire Safety Enforcement Section (FSES) computes the amount of fines
to be imposed by:
2.1.Determining the amount of fine per violation using Section 12.0.0.4 para B of
IRR of RA 9514;
2. 2.Fixing the amount per violation using Section 13.0.0.2 para A of IRR of RA
9514;
3. The Chief, FSES then prepares the Abatement Order (AO) and Imposition of
Administrative Fine, using the prescribed format (Annex C ), and affixes his/her initial
thereto, within 24 hours after the submission of the AIR.
4. The Chief, FSES indorses the AO and Imposition of Administrative Fine to the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal for signature or the C/MFM endorses the same to the
Provincial / District Fire Marshal (P/DFM) or the Regional Director (RD) for signature,
depending on the amount of fine to be imposed (see Section 13.0.0.3 or Jurisdiction on
Imposition of Fines, IRR of RA9514).
5. The C/MFM or P/DFM or the RD affixes his/her signature on the NTCV not later than
three (3) days after the submission of the AIR.
Post/ After
6. The Office of the CFM monitors compliance with the Order to Pay Adminstrative Fine.
15. Posting of warnings General Procedures:

Pre/ Before
1. If necessary or if the situation so requires, the City / Municipal Fire Marshal
(C/MFM) coordinates with the PNP and/or Barangay Officials having jurisdiction to assist
in the posting of warning signs.
serves an original copy of the Notice to Correct Violation (NTCV) to the responsible
person/owner in the building/ establishment.
During/ Actual
3. The Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) or any BFP personnel designated or assigned to
serve the NTCV puts a corresponding signage in front of the building. The Notice bears
the words “WARNING: THIS BUILDING/STRUCTURE IS A FIRE HAZARD”.
Post/ After
4. The Office of the C/MFM monitors the status of compliance or subsequent activities
of the establishment concerning its Fire Code violation/deficiencies
16. Issuance and service of closure order/ order of stoppage of

operation ( Due to non-payment of fine)
General Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. The Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) serves an original copy of the Notice to Correct
Violation (NTCV) or Abatement Order (AO), with an Order to Pay Fine, to the responsible
person/ owner in the building/ establishment.
2. The Chief, Fire Safety Enforcement Section (FSES) verifies with the Collecting
Officer whether or not the imposed administrative fines have been paid in the 4th day after
the service of the NTCV or Abatement Order.
3. In case of non-payment, the Chief, FSES prepares a memorandum recommending
the issuance of Closure Order and/or Order of Stoppage of Operation to the Regional
Director through channel and affixes his/her initial thereto within 24 hours upon the
expiration of the three-day period to pay the fine.
4. The Chief, FSES indorses the memorandum to the C/MFM for signature within 24
hours upon the expiration of the threeday period to pay the fine.
5. The C/MFM affixes his/her signature on the recommendation not later than 48
hours upon the expiration of the three-day period to pay the fine.
6. The Office of the Chief, FSES forwards the recommendation to the Provincial or
District Fire Marshal (P/DFM) within three (3) days after the expiration of the three-day
period to pay the fine.
7. The P/DFM evaluates the recommendation and if agreeable, prepares a First
Indorsement to the Regional Director. 8. The Regional Director evaluates the
recommendation and if agreeable, issues the Closure Order and/or Order of Stoppage of
Operation, using the prescribed format (Annex D), not later than three (3) days after
receipt.
During/ Actual
9. The Closure Order is served by the Office of the Regional Director not later than three
(3) days after the issuance thereof or by the Office of the Provincial / District Fire
Marshal not later than five (5) days from the issuance thereof, to the owner /
responsible person in the building.
10. In case the owner/responsible person refuses to accept the copy of the Order, a copy
thereof is left/posted at the conspicuous place in the building/establishment which is
witnessed by any Barangay Official and/or another original copy is sent to
owner/responsible person through registered mail with return card. The Barangay
Official who witnessed the serving or posting of the Order shall sign at the receiving
copy of the notice as witnesses.
11. A signage shall also be posted in front of the building. The signage bear the words
“WARNING: THIS BUILDING/ ESTABLISHMENT HAS BEEN ORDERED CLOSED BY
THE BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION IN VIOLATION OF R.A. 9514”.
Post/ After
12. After service to the owner/responsible person in the building/ establishment, a copy of
the Order shall also be sent to the offices of the Mayor, Business Permit and License
Office, Building Official/Municipal Engineer and the Barangay.
17. Issuance and service of closure order/ order of stoppage of

operation (Due to expiration of abatement order) General
Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. The Fire Safety Inspector serves an original copy of the Abatement Order to the
responsible person/owner in the building/ establishment.
2. The FSI conducts reinspection on the first day after the lapse of the grace period
indicated in the Abatement Order and submits After Inspection Report (AIR) indicating
noncompliance with the Abatement Order.
3. The Chief, FSES prepares a memorandum recommending the issuance of Closure
Order and Stoppage of Operation to the Regional Director through channel and affixes
his/her initial thereto within 24 hours upon the receipt of the AIR.
4. The Chief, FSES indorses the memorandum to the C/MFM for signature within 24
hours upon receipt of the AIR. 5. The C/MFM affixes his/her signature on the
recommendation not later than 48 hours upon receipt of the AIR.
6. The Office of the Chief, FSES forwards the recommendation to the Provincial or
District Fire Marshal (P/DFM) within three (3) days after the receipt of the AIR.
7. The P/DFM endorses the recommendation, if she/he finds it agreeable, the
Regional Director not later than three (3) days after receipt. 8. If he/she favors
recommendation, the Regional Director issues Closure Order and/or Order of Stoppage
of Operation, using the prescribed format (Annex D), not later than three (3) days after
receipt.
Actual/ During
9. The Office of the Regional director serves the Closure Order and/or Order of Stoppage
of Operation to the owner/ responsible person in the building not later than three (3)
days after the issuance thereof. If the Regional Director has delegated the authority,
the Office of the Provincial/ District Fire Marshal serves the Order not later than five
(5) days after the issuance thereof.
10. A signage is also posted in front of the building. The signage shall bear the words
“WARNING: THIS BUILDING ESTABLISHMENT HAS BEEN ORDERED CLOSED BY
THE BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION IN VIOLATION OF R.A. 9514”.
11. In case the owner/responsible person refuses to accept the copy of the Order, a copy
thereof is left/posted at the conspicuous place in the building/establishment which is
witnessed by any Barangay Official and another original copy shall be sent to
owner/responsible person through registered mail with return card. The Barangay
Official who witnessed the serving or posting of the notice signs at the receiving copy
of the notice as witnesses.
Post/ After
12. After service to the owner/responsible person in the building/ establishment, a copy of
the Order is sent to the offices of the Mayor, Business Permit and License Office,
Building Official/ Municipal Engineer and the Barangay
18. Implementation of closure order General Procedures:

Pre/ Before
1. Not later than the fourth (4th) day after the service of the Closure Order and/or
Order of Stoppage of Operation of the building or establishment, a letter is sent to the
Office of the Chief of Police having jurisdiction, Office of the Mayor and Office of the
Punong Barangay for assistance in the implementation of the Closure Order/Stoppage of
Operation. The letter specifically states the date and time for which the Closure will be
effected, which shall not be later than 10 days after the service of the Order.
2. The Office of the Regional Director or the Office of the Provincial/District Fire
Marshal, with the assistance of any of the above-mentioned offices, proceeds to the
building or establishment for which closure shall be effected, and makes sure that nobody
is left inside the building or establishment.
Actual/ During
3. The building or establishment is then padlocked and provided with a sticker bearing
the words “WARNING: THIS BUILDING/ ESTABLISHMENT HAS BEEN ORDERED
CLOSED BY THE BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION IN VIOLATION OF R.A. 9514” at the
door. Post/ After
4. The signage posted during the service of the Order shall be continuously posted
until compliance of all fire safety requirements.
19. Declaration of Public nuisance and summary abatement General

Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. The FSI submits After-Inspection Report (AIR) indicating that the violations or
deficiencies of a building or establishment constitutes imminent danger (See Section
13.0.0.5 para A of the IRR of RA 9514) to life and property.
2. Within 24 hours after submission of the AIR, the Chief, FSES prepares a
memorandum to the Chief, BFP thru channel, together with all the necessary supporting
documents, recommending the declaration of the building or establishment as public
nuisance.
3. The C/MFM affixes his signature on the memorandum within 24 hours after the
4. The recommendation is forwarded to the P/DFM within 48 hours after the
5. The P/DFM evaluates and forwards the recommendation to the Regional Director
within 24 hours after receipt of the recommendation.
6. The Regional Director evaluates and forwards the recommendation to the Chief,
BFP not later than 24 hours after the receipt of the recommendation.
Actual/ During
7. The Chief, BFP issues the Declaration not later than 24 hours after the receipt of
the recommendation. 8. The declaration of public nuisance is served by the Office of the
Fire Safety Enforcement Division, National Headquarters to the owner/responsible person
in the building not later than 24 hours after the declaration through registered mail or any
commercial courier. 9. A copy of the declaration is sent to the Regional Office concerned
for personal service of the declaration.
Post/ After
10. If there has been no compliance on the notice/declaration within 5 days after the
receipt of the declaration (actual receipt of the mail or personal service), the Regional
Office or Provincial Office concerned puts up a sign in front of the building or structure, at
or near the entrance of such premises, bearing the words “WARNING: THIS BUILDING/
ESTABLISHMENT IS A FIRE TRAP” on the 6th day after receipt.
11. After the lapse of 15 days (if the assessed value of the nuisance or the amount to
be spent in abating the same is not more than P100,000.00) or 30 days (if the assessed
value of the nuisance or the amount to be spent in abating the same is more than
P100,000.00), the Office of the Regional Director concerned causes the summary
abatement of the hazard in the building or structure.
20. Application for the approval of the adequacy of alternative and/ or

remedial fire safety measures
General Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. The owner/occupant/building administrator or his/her authorized representative
submits the following documents to the Office of the City/Municipal Fire Marshal
(OC/MFM) concerned for pre-evaluation:
2. The C/MFM concerned or his duly authorized representatives conducts a
preevaluation of the application by checking the completeness of the documentary
requirements and ensures that all other minimum provisions stipulated in the Fire Code
have been complied within a period of five (5) days upon receipt of the complete
documents. For this purpose, the C/ MFM submits a certification under oath that all other
minimum requirements have been duly complied with.
3. Within twenty four (24) hours after the pre-evaluation, CFM/ MFM concerned
endorses the same to the Office of the Regional Director thru the Office of the
District/Provincial Fire Marshal (DFM/PFM).
4. The ORD facilitates the activation of the Composite Evaluation Team, which is to
be chaired by the Fire Safety Technical Committee (FSTC) Chairperson, composed of at
least three FSTC Members and one authorized representative each from the ORD,
ODFM/PFM, OCFM/MFM within three (3) days upon receipt of the endorsement.
Actual/ During
5. The Composite Evaluation Team evaluates the adequacy of the submitted
proposed alternative and/or remedial fire safety measures within a period of forty five (45)
days upon its activation.
6. The findings of the Composite Evaluation Team, to be concurred by the Regional
Director prior to the submission to the Chief, BFP for his/her approval of the proposal, is
to be submitted within fifteen (15) days after the evaluation.
Post/ After
7. The Chief, BFP approves the proposed alternative and/ or remedial fire safety
measures within five (5) days upon receipt of the CET recommendations.
21. Issuance of certificate of exemptions

General Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. Upon completion of the installation and/or construction of the alternative and/or
remedial fire safety measures, the owner/ occupant/building administrator formally
requests the OCFM/ MFM concerned for an inspection of the completed fire safety
measures. During/ Actual
2. The OCFM/MFM conducts an inspection to determine the compliance of all the
approved alternative and/or remedial fire safety measures within three (3) days after
receipt of the request.
3. Upon determination that all of the approved proposal have been duly installed or
complied with, the CFM/MFM requests the RD thru the DFM/PFM for the activation of the
Composite Evaluation Team for final inspection within twenty four (24) hours after the
inspection.
4. The ORD facilitates the activation of the Composite Evaluation Team, within three
(3) days upon receipt of the request
5. The Composite Evaluation Team conduct physical inspection of the building,
facility or structure and its premises or portion thereof being applied for and evaluate
compliance to the approved alternative and/or remedial fire safety measures to be installed
and/or constructed within five (5) days after activation
Post/ After
6. The findings of the Composite Evaluation Team are submitted to the Chief, BFP
for his/her approval of the completed alternative and/or remedial fire safety measures
within five (5) days after the evaluation.
7. The Chief, BFP approves the completed alternative and/ or remedial fire safety
measures within five (5) days upon receipt of the CET recommendations through a Bureau
Order enumerating among others, the name of building, facility or structure;
address/location; name of owner/occupant/ building administrator; the alternative and/or
remedial fire safety measures installed/constructed in lieu of fire safety requirements; and
the condition for its approval/acceptance.
8. The Bureau Order issued is forwarded to the Office of the Regional Director, which
will serve as a basis of the CFM/ MFM concerned for the issuance of Fire Safety Inspection
Certificate (FSIC).
22. Procedures in filing criminal cases

General Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. Upon determination of any of the condition cited above, the Office of the City/Municipal
Fire Marshal prepares an Affidavit of Complaint. The affidavit of complaint is to be
supported with pertinent documents/pieces of evidence, such as the Summary Inspection
Report with the after inspection reports, sketches, pictures, measurements, photographs
taken, and other necessary documents or evidences. 2. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal
affixes his/her signature on the affidavit.
During/ Actual
3. The affidavit of complaint is then filed before the office of the prosecutor having
jurisdiction.
Post/ After
4. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal complies with all the notices and/or compliances
required by the Office of the Prosecutor having jurisdiction.
23. Procedures to address refusal to receive inspection order and
disallowed inspection
General Procedures:
Pre/ Before
1. The Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) whose IO was not accepted and was not allowed to
conduct inspection is required to indicate in the AIR the fact that he/she was not allowed
to inspect. The AIR must then be submitted to the Chief, FSES.
During/ Actual
2. The Office of the Chief, FSES will then prepare a letter addressed to the
owner/administrator of the building, structure or facility notifying that within ten (10) days
upon receipt of the letter, an actual inspection of the subject shall be conducted under
a new IO, a copy of which shall be attached to the letter.
3. The letter and the new IO shall then be indorsed to the C/ MFM for signature.
4. The letter, together with the new IO is sent through registered mail.
Post/ After
5. The Office of the Chief, FSES shall keep the proof of service for records purposes.
2. Firefighting Operations: This section contains firefighting procedures for fourteen (14)
categories of incidents, namely: in armory/ explosive storage; in basement; in high-rise structures;
in hospitals with radioactive materials; in jails/ correctional institutions; in LPG installation; in water
vessels docked at wharves or piers; in oil depot/ refinery or fires involving hydrocarbon
substances; in vehicles, construction sites and power plants with radioactive materials; fires
resulting from bomb explosion; fires incidental to fireworks/ pyrotechnic explosion; fires resulting
from plane crash outside the airport/ airfield; forest fires; and vehicular fires.
Here are the (14) Categories of Incidents
1. Armory Fire/ Explosive storage

General Procedures:
Pre/Before
1. All responders wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) before
proceeding to the scene.
2. The Incident Commander (IC) establishes Incident Command Post (ICP), if not
available upon arrival. But, if ICP is already established, the IC joins the existing ICP
under Unified Command.
3. The IC who is the Highest Ranking Personnel (HRP) will notify the next higher office
of the situation and the needed resources.
4. ICP calls for the presence of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts from the
Philippine National Police (PNP) or Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
5. Unified Command (UC) declares isolation distance.
6. The UC directs the cordoning of the area.
Actual/During
7. Responders perform rescue operation if there are trapped victims, only upon advice
by the EOD experts.
8. Responders fight fire at a distance to contain/ confine the fire.
9. The BFP Component of Unified Command declares “fire under control” when there is
no probability for fire to escalate.
10. Responders conduct overhauling upon clearance from the EOD expert Post/After
11. The BFP Component of Unified Command declares “fire out” after determination of
total extinguishment.
12. The BFP Component of Unified Command directs the BFP investigator to conduct
investigation in coordination with Camp/Facility Officials and in case of private
explosive storage for the joint investigation with the PNP.
13. The responding unit returns to the station only after demobilization.
14. The Fire Marshal, together with the fire fighting unit, conducts post fire analysis.
15. The Station‟s Chief Operations submits After Fire Operation Report to the Fire Marshal
for subsequent submission to the next higher office.
2. Basement Fire General Procedures:

Pre/Before
1. All responders wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
2. The Incident Commander (IC), who is the Highest Ranking Personnel, coordinates
with the Company Fire Brigade/ Building Administrator to gather information, including
Evacuation Plan/ Floor plan, the location and extent of fire and the type of fuel involved,
and eventually the transfer of Command.
3. The IC assumes command and activates Incident Command System (ICS)
4. The IC activates and deploys Evacuation, Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) response team/s, if needed.
5. The IC directs the conduct of Damage Assessment and Need Analysis (DANA) and
reports the same to the next higher office.
Actual/During
6. The IC directs the conduct of fire operations in accordance with the phases of
firefighting, whenever applicable. 7. The IC declares “fire under control” when there is
no probability of fire to escalate. Post/After
8. The BFP Component of Unified Command declares “fire out” after determination of
9. The IC directs the BFP investigators to continue the conduct of Investigation.
10. The responding unit returns to the station after demobilization only.
3. Fire in high-rise building

General Procedures:
Pre/Before
1. All responding personnel wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
2. The Incident Commander (IC) coordinates with the management of the building for
initial gathering of information and initiates transfer of command.
Actual/During
4. The IC conducts Damage Assessment and Need Analysis (DANA) and reports the
same to the next higher office.
firefighting, whenever applicable. 6. The IC declares “fire under control” when there is
7. Responding personnel perform overhauling until fire is totally extinguished.
Post/After 8. The IC declares “fire out” after determination of total
extinguishment.
9. The IC directs the BFP investigators to continue the conduct of Investigation.
4. Fire in hospital facilities with radioactive materials

General Procedures:
Pre/Before
1. Responders wear complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) before proceeding
to the scene.
2. The Incident Commander (IC) coordinates with the hospital officials and arranges the
transfer of command.
3. The IC assumes command and establishes Incident Command System (ICS).
6. The IC establishes isolation distance as per Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
7. Firefighting units cordon the area to deny entry to unauthorized persons.
8. The IC taps the Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) / Chemical, Biological, Radiological,
and Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE) and Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)
specialists.
9. Upon the arrival of PNRI specialists, the IC collaborates with them and adopts Unified
Command.
Actual/During
10. Firefighting unit fights fire at a distance, only if possible and with the guidance of PNRI
and/or CBRN specialist.
11. The BFP component of Unified Command taps an alarm based on prevailing situation.
12. The BFP component of Unified Command declares “fire under control” when there is
13. Firefighting unit performs overhauling upon the advice of the Unified Command.
14. The BFP Component of Unified Command declares “fire out” when total
extinguishment is accomplished.
Post/During
15. The Unified Command directs the conduct of decontamination by the Special Rescue
Unit (SRU).
16. The BFP component of Unified Command directs BFP investigators to coordinate with
the PNRI Officials for the conduct of joint investigation.
17. The responding units return to the station after demobilization only.
18. The Fire Marshal, together with the firefighting unit, conducts post fire analysis.
19. The station‟s Chief Operations submits After Fire Operation Report to the Fire Marshal
5. Fire in jails/ correctional institutions

General Procedures:
Pre/Before
2. The Highest Ranking Personnel (HRP) coordinates with the institution officials at the
Incident Command Post (ICP)
Actual/During
3. The Unified Command directs the conduct of fire operation in accordance with the
phases of firefighting whenever possible.
4. The UC activates and deploys Evacuation, Search and Rescue and Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) response team/s, if needed.
Post/After
5. The BFP component of Unified Command declares “fire out” after determination of
6. Unified Command conducts headcount of all responders.
7. The BFP Component of Unified Command directs the BFP investigators to conduct
investigation.
6. Fire in LPG installation.
General Procedures:
Pre/Before
1. All first responders respond to the incident in complete Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE). 2. Highest Ranking Personnel (HRP) assumes command as Incident
Commander (IC) and activates Incident Command System (ICS).
5. The IC recognizes and identifies the materials involved and its storage or locations for
possible BLEVE.
6. The responders stop the leak, if fire is not involved.
7. Firefighting unit observes isolation distance at least 800 meters radius, if fire is involved.
8. Responders position the equipment and personnel behind the structure or any natural
barrier.
9. Responders place a monitor nozzle towards the storage tank/ tank truck.
Actual/During
10. Firefighting unit fights fire from a distance of at least 800 meters using unmanned
hose stand or monitor nozzle.
11. Firefighting unit floods containers with water until fire is out. 12. The IC declares
“fire under control” when there is no probability for fire to escalate.
13. Firefighting unit conducts overhauling. Post/After 14. The IC
declares “fire out” upon determination of total extinguishment.
15. The IC directs the BFP investigators to continue the conduct of investigation.
7. Fire in water vessels docked at wharves or piers
General Procedures
Pre/Before
2. The Highest Ranking Personnel (HRP) coordinates with the Philippine Ports Authority
for the adoption of Unified Command.
3. The Unified Command coordinates with the Jetty-in-Charge or Ship Captain to gather
all information.
4. The BFP component of Unified Command directs the conduct of Damage Assessment
and need Analysis (DANA) and reports the same to the next higher office.
5. The Unified Command directs the immediate coordination with the Philippine Coast
Guard, Maritime Police and Philippine Navy who serve as support units.
Actual/During
6. The BFP component of Unified Command directs the conduct of fire operation in
accordance with the phases of firefighting whenever possible.
7. The BFP component of the Unified Command raises an alarm.
8. The firefighting teams attack the fire as they do in structural fire operation.
Post/After
11. The BFP component of Unified Command directs the BFP investigators to continue
the conduct of investigation.
13. The Fire Marshal, together with the firefighting units, conducts post fire analysis.
8. Fire involving hydrocarbon substances in oil depot or refinery

General Procedures
Pre/Before
2. The responding unit proceeds to the designated staging area upon arrival at the scene.
Highest ranking personnel (HRP) immediately checks in to the Staging Area manager
and coordinates with the Incident Commander for the transfer of command.
Actual/During
3. The HRP assumes command as Incident Commander (IC) and adopts Incident
Command System (ICS).
4. The responding team waits for the guidance from the hydrocarbon experts before
initiating any action.
5. The IC directs the immediate coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for
chemical spills in the ocean and DENR - EMB for chemical spills in land and other
government agencies.
6. Responders check that hose lines are of sufficient length and are laid out properly.
Post/After
7. The responders isolate the fuel.
8. The responding unit contains or confines the fire to its source.
9. The responding unit de-pressurizes or SHUTS OFF THE VALVE.
10. The responding unit goes to the other leak and or open pipe valve caught on fire and
repeat the process until all fires were extinguished.
11. The IC shouts “clear‟ or „fire out” and states the valve location after the fire is
extinguished only.
12. The IC directs the BFP investigator to continue the conduct of investigation.
13. Responding units return to the station after demobilization only.
9. Fire in Vehicles, Construction sites and processing plants with radiological

substances
General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. All responders wear complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) before
2. Highest Ranking Personnel (HRP) assumes command and establishes Incident
Command Post (ICP).
3. ICP gathers information as to what radioactive material is involved.
4. Incident Commander (IC) establishes initial isolation distance. If there is no radiation
meter available, refer to Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). 5. Firefighting unit
cordons the area to deny entry to unauthorized persons.
6. The IC calls BFP Special Rescue Unit (SRU), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and
the Philippines Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) Emergency Response Team.
Actual/During
7. Firefighting unit performs initial firefighting at upwind position approach at the cold
zone. Engage ONLY upon the instruction of the expert through the IC.
8. Firefighting unit performs direct firefighting if radiologic equipment is not involved in
fire. In case the radiologic equipment is involved, then fight fire at a safe distance until
completely extinguished.
9. The IC taps an alarm based on prevailing situation.
10. The IC coordinates with the PNRI officials upon their arrival and adopts Unified
Command.
11. BFP responding personnel assist SRU and PNRI emergency team in setting up a
Decontamination Corridor.
12. BFP component of Unified Command declares “fire under control” when there is no
probability of fire to escalate.
13. Firefighting unit performs overhauling upon advice by the BFP component of Unified
Command. Post/After
15. The Unified Command directs all the responding personnel to undergo
decontamination.
16. The Unified Command directs BFP investigators to coordinate with the PNRI officials
for the conduct of joint investigation.
10. Fire resulting from bomb explosion

General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. All responders wear proper and complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) before
2. The Highest Ranking Personnel (HRP) assumes command and activates Incident
Command System (ICS) ONLY IF the BFP is the first responder. 3. The BFP Incident
Commander (IC) directs the conduct of Damage Assessment and Need Analysis (DANA)
and reports the same to the next higher office.
4. The BFP IC directs the responding personnel to isolate and cordon the area.
5. The BFP IC directs firefighting at a safe distance of 300 meters radius.
6. The BFP IC waits for the arrival of the the Philippine National Police-Highest Ranking
Personnel (PNP-HRP); immediately briefs him; and arranges the adoption of unified
Command.
7. The Unified Command may direct BFP to organize and deploy Search and Rescue
Team, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Evacuation Team only after
declaration of “scene safety”.
8. Firefighting may continue at a closer distance upon advice by the Unified Command.
Actual/During
no probability of fire to escalate.
10. The Unified Command directs the host firefighting unit to conduct overhauling.
11. The BFP component of Unified Command declares “fire out” upon determination of
Post/After
12. The BFP component of Unified Command directs BFP investigators to coordinate with
the PNP for the conduct of joint investigation.
11. Fire incidental to Fireworks / pyrotechnics explosions

General Procedures
Pre/Before
2. The Incident Commander (IC) assumes command and establishes Incident Command
System (ICS).
3. All responders take protective cover if personal safety will be jeopardized.
4. The IC activates and deploys Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical and
Evacuation Teams, if needed.
Actual/During
firefighting whenever possible. 7. The IC declares “fire under control” when there is
8. Responding personnel performs overhauling until fire is totally extinguished.
Post/After 9. The IC declares “fire out” after determination of total
extinguishment.
10. The IC directs the BFP investigators to coordinate with the Philippine National Police
(PNP) for investigation.
12. Fire resulting from plane crash outside the airport/ Air field
General Procedures
Pre/Before
2. First responding unit immediately proceeds to the crash site.
3. Highest Ranking Personnel (HRP) informs the higher office of the situation.
4. HRP assumes command and establishes Incident Command Post (ICP).
5. ICP gathers relevant information.
Actual/During
7. Firefighting unit provides interior ventilation as soon as attack lines are set into
operation, using positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fans or fog hose streams.
8. Firefighting unit sprays water (cover exposure) to adjacent properties while
simultaneously suppressing the fire in the aircraft without interfering with the escape
of the passengers.
9. Firefighting unit covers all the flammable liquids with foam and maintains a blanket of
foam on the flammable liquid area to avoid ignition.
Post/After
10. Firefighting unit conducts overhauling upon clearance from the Unified Command
(UC). 11. The IC declares “fire out” upon determination of total extinguishment.
12. EMS turns-over recovered victims and survivors to CAAP officials, if any.
13. HRP turns over the incident scene to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
(CAAP).
14. BFP investigator coordinates with the CAAP in line with the bureau‟s investigation of
the incident.
13. Forest Fire

General Procedures
Pre/Before
2. The responding personnel proceed to the fire scene as fast as possible.
3. High Ranking Personnel assumes command and activates Incident Command system
(ICS).
4. The Incident Commander (IC) determines the wind direction; type of fuel burning; type
of fuel in the path of fire; slope; natural barriers; and safety of his men.
6. The IC notifies the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and
Philippine National Police (PNP).
Actual/During
7. Responding unit confines the fire by using a combination of natural and constructed
barriers that will stop the spread of fire.
8. The responding unit controls the critical areas or hot spots to stop the spread.
9. The IC directs the firefighting units to extinguish the fire. 10. The IC declares “fire
under control” when there is no possibility for fire to escalate. Post/After 11. The IC
declares “fire out” after determination of total extinguishment.
12. The IC directs the BFP investigators to coordinate with the DENR and PNP for the
conduct of joint investigation.
13. The Fire Marshal, together with the firefighting unit, conducts post fire fighting
operation analysis.
14. The station‟s Chief Operations submits After Fire Operation Report to the Fire
Marshal for subsequent submission to the next higher office.
14. Vehicular Fire
General Procedures
Pre/Before
2. The High Ranking Personnel (HRP) assumes command and adopts Incident Command
System (ICS).
3. Responders choke the tires of the burning vehicle to avoid fire to roll away or towards
the fire engine.
Actual/During
4. Firefighting unit sprays water first to the passenger‟s compartment if passengers are
still inside the vehicle.
5. Responders extricate occupant/s from the vehicle.
6. Firefighting unit extinguishes the fire.
7. The Incident Commander (IC) declares “fire under control” when there is no probability
for fire to escalate.
8. Responders disconnect the battery of the vehicle before the overhauling activity.
9. Firefighting unit conducts overhauling. Post/After 10. The IC declares “fire out” after
determination of total extinguishment.
11. The IC directs the BFP investigators to continue the conduct of investigation.
13. The Fire Marshal, together with the firefighting unit, conducts post firefighting operation
analysis.
3. Emergency Medical Services: The section composed of eighteen (18) procedures

covers not only how to perform emergency medical responses during fire/ disaster
operations but also incident rehabilitation; critical incident stress management; and
emergency medical team protocols and decorum.
Here are the (18) procedures in this section;
1. Assumption of duties
General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. Ambulance Crew and Drivers ensure the availability of printed endorsement forms. 2. A
designated crew prepares the daily journal. 3. Ambulance Crew completes the logbook
entries. Entries must be brief, concise and accurate.
4. Ambulance Drivers charge the radios and cellphone.
5. Drivers and Assistant Drivers test and clean the ambulance, service vehicle,
ambulance equipment and AOR.
Actual/During
6. Team Leader supervises endorsement and makes sure that incoming duty personnel
are wearing prescribed EMS duty uniform during endorsement and the entire tour of
duty.
7. Drivers follow endorsement form checklist.
8. Ambulance Crew makes an inventory of all ambulance equipment and supplies, and
fills out endorsement forms.
9. Team Leader ensures that the ambulance and all equipment are ready, tested and
operational.
Post/After
10. Drivers, Ambulance Crew and Team Leaders sign specific endorsement forms.
11. Members of outgoing team sign the daily journal.
12. The Team Leader ensures the completeness of all forms and submission of journal to
NHQ.
13. Chief, EMS signs all daily journals and logbook.
14. ALL outgoing duty personnel change to civilian attire.
2. Personal appearance
General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. The Team Leader checks that all EMS personnel are wearing complete uniform. Shirts
should be tucked-in to prevent entanglement during operations.
Actual/During
2. All EMS duty personnel wear complete uniform during the entire tour of duty.
Post/After
3. All outgoing EMS personnel change to civilian clothes after endorsement of duties and
responsibilities before leaving the EMS station.
3. Scope of practice during response

General Procedures
Actual/During
1. While at the scene of an emergency, during transport of the sick or injured, or during
inter-facility transfer, a certified EMTperforms the following:
1.1. Patient assessment:
1.1.1. EMT may evaluate the ill or injured person.
1.1.2. Obtain diagnostic signs to include, but not limited to: bloodpressure, respiratory rate,
pulse rate, pupil status, level of consciousness, skin signs, pain and pulse oximetry.
1.2. Provision of emergency medical care – basic emergency care like management of
soft tissue injuries, CPR and AED.
1.3. Airway management and oxygen administration includes administering oxygen
using adjunctive airway breathing aids like oropharyngeal airway (OPA), nasopharyngeal
airway (NPA), basic oxygen delivery devices like nasal cannula, oxygen mask, partial
rebreather, bag-valve-mask (BVM), humidifier and use suction devices. Ventilate
advanced airway adjuncts including but not limited to endotracheal tube and laryngeal
mask airway (LMA).
1.4. Trauma Care: Perform field triage, application of cervical collar, extricate
entrapped persons (simple vehicular extrication only), use various types of stretchers, use
spinal immobilization devices, provide initial pre-hospital emergency trauma care
including, but not limited to: tourniquets for bleeding control, extremity splints and traction
splints.
1.5. Intravenous (IV) administration: Monitor and adjust to maintain a preset rate of
flow, or turn off the intravenous fluid if indicated: Glucose solutions, Isotonic balanced salt
solutions (Normal Saline) and Ringer‟s Lactate.
1.6. Administration of over-the-counter medications: Oral glucose or sugar, Aspirin –
for adults with suspected myocardial chest pain, pain relievers like Paracetamol, etc.,
antipyretics and OTC cough and colds medications but with extreme caution and with full
documentation of patient‟s history of allergy.
1.7. Assistance in administration of physician prescribed self-administered emergency
medications, if indications are met and there are no contraindications and with appropriate
medical oversight. These medications include but are not limited to:
1.7.1 Sublingual nitroglycerin up to maximum of 3 doses (includes patient self-
administration) if systolic blood pressure is ≥ 100mm/Hg
1.7.2 Bronchodilator inhaler or nebulizer, if the patient is alert enough to use an inhaler
or hand-held nebulizer
1.7.3 Epinephrine device (autoinjector) for signs/ symptoms of severe allergic reaction
and asthma
1.8. Assistance in normal delivery or childbirth.
Post/After
2. The Team Leader ensures proper coordination with the Medical Control and
complete documentation of the medical oversight in the PCR.
3. EMS Crew includes all entries during the tour of duty in the daily journal in a brief
and concise manner.
4. All outgoing personnel sign the daily journals, logbook and other pertinent
endorsement forms.
4. Infection control and exposure

General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. Ambulance Crew ensures there are enough PPE‟s during inventory and endorsement
of duty.
Actual/During
2. Responding team always don the PPEs while en route to respond and especially if there
is a possibility of exposure to blood and other body fluids.
3. Any member of responding team changes to clean, new gloves for every patient contact
or when gloves are soiled or torn during patient handling.
4. Team members may use waterless hand washing substitute / hand sanitizer before and
after contact with a patient even if wearing gloves.
5. Ambulance Crew wears gown, apron or vest when expecting exposure to large amounts
of blood or body fluids.
6. If the patient is suspected to have an airborne disease, Ambulance Crew puts on a
surgical mask on the patient if the patient can tolerate it.
7. Ambulance Crew uses pocket masks or bag valve masks for ventilation.
Post/After
8. The Team Leader documents and makes a report to the Medical Control if there is a
case of exposure among the responding team members.
9. The Medical Control provides guidance in cases of exposure incident and follow up.
10. Ambulance Driver airs out the ambulance for 5-10 minutes, and uses disinfectant
aerosol spray before leaving the hospital.
11. Ambulance Crew places any medical waste in a red bag and disposes them at the
hospital‟s garbage bin whenever possible.
12. Ambulance Crew wears proper protective equipment when cleaning contaminated
equipment.
13. Ambulance Driver and Assistant Driver use heavy-duty utility gloves to clean the
ambulance using a bleach and water solution, specifically at a 1:10 dilution.
5. Emergency vehicle response

General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. The BFP Communication and Electronics Center (COMMEL) notifies the EMS upon
receipt of a call for assistance.
2. The dispatched EMS Team responds without delay and advices dispatch at all times.
The Team may self - dispatch upon receiving direct information at the base however
the COMMEL must be notified
3. The Team Leader ensures that all persons, driving or riding the ambulance wears
seatbelts or safety restraints fastened at all times.
4. The Driver moves the vehicle only if all passengers are seated and secured.
Actual/During
5. Upon arrival at the scene, the driver ensures that after coming to a full stop, the front
wheels of the ambulance are turned away from the scene so that it wont be pushed into
other vehicles if the ambulance is hit accidentally. 6. Ambulance Crew shall not loosen
or release the seatbelt while en route to dress or don equipment. On the other hand,
EMS Crew who is providing direct patient care inside an ambulance, may momentarily
release the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion but must refasten seatbelt once care
is done.
7. For all hospital transports, the ambulance crew ensures that the patients are properly
secured on the stretcher, shoulder straps are used at all times along with the lap and
leg straps.
8. Prior to transport, the ambulance crew secures all loose equipment including bags,
oxygen tanks, monitors and drug boxes.
9. The Ambulance Driver or transport officer assists in loading and securing the patient
in the wheeled stretcher in the ambulance.
10. The Ambulance Driver ensures all doors are closed before proceeding to the driver‟s
seat.
11. An Ambulance Crew (Spotter) assists the driver on all backing maneuvers.
12. The Ambulance Driver ensures that the ambulance shall not be parked on actual curbs
at all times.
Post/After
13. The Ambulance Driver checks the condition of the ambulance after every response to
know its viability for the next run.
14. The Team Leader ensures that all equipment inside the ambulance remains in working
condition.
15. The Ambulance Crew conducts inventory and replenishes used supplies.
6. Use of Lights and sirens

General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. Ambulance driver checks if the sirens and light bars are functional.
Actual/Before
2. Team leader determines if an emergency or non-emergency response is prudent based
on dispatch information, weather and road conditions, and his/her discretion. For most
emergency dispatches, the use of lights and sirens is expected.
3. Except in extreme emergency cases, the ambulance comes to a complete stop at all
traffic stop signals. Lights and sirens MUST be in use if emergency vehicle proceeds
through a red light.
Post/After
4. The ambulance driver checks the lights and sirens after every run.
7. Consent and refusal of care guidelines

General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. The Team Leader or assigned crew gathers all initial Information from Dispatcher. This
includes the address/exact location including reference to landmarks such as public
infrastructure/ building, restaurants, park, school etc., nature and severity of injury,
illness or incident, information of possible victims/ patients, status and number; and
special problems or other pertinent information of the scene (Advanced Cardiac Life
Support needed, Police Assistance).
2. Anyone from the team reports to dispatch and confirm response and notes time.
3. Ambulance Crew wears EMS vest and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
4. Ambulance Crew prepares additional equipment to be carried. (scoop stretcher,
portable oxygen tank, Automated External defibrillator, CPR mask/BVM) 5. The Team
Leader or Ambulance Crew prepares patient care report.
Actual/During
6. The Team Leader or Ambulance Crew introduces self and asks for consent before
engaging to the patient.
7. The Team Leader or Ambulance Crew conducts proper assessment, and initiates
treatment or medical management within the scope of the level of your training and
within the standard of care.
8. If patient refuses / declines treatment or transport, the Team Leader:
8.1. Tries to persuade the patient to receive care and be transported to a hospital.
8.2. Explains to the patient why it is important to be examined by a physician at the
hospital.
8.3. Makes sure that the patient is an adult or an emancipated minor, able to make an
informed decision, and is not under the influence of alcohol or drugs or the effects of
an illness or injury.
8.4. Explains what may happen if the patient is not examined by a physician.
8.5. Have the patient/ relative talk to the Medical Control who might be able to convince
them to accept care / transport.
9. If the patient remains firm on his refusal, the Team Leader:
9.1. Suggests other means for the patient to obtain care.
9.2. Explains that you are willing to return.
9.3. Documents any assessment findings and emergency care given in the patient care
report (PCR) and have the patient sign a refusal form (Release from liability form).
9.4. Documents effort to obtain consent and the responses.
9.5. Have a family member, a police officer/ brgy official or bystander sign the form as a
witness.
10. If the patient refuses to sign the refusal form, the Team Leader ask a family member,
a police officer/ brgy official or bystander to sign the form stating that the patient
refused to sign the release from liability form.
Post/After
11. The Team Leader ensures the completeness of the patient care report, signed by all
concerned.
12. Ambulance Crew secures file copy of PCR.
13. The Team Leader notifies Medical Control of actions taken.
8. Patient care report (PCR) documentation

General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. The EMS Crew records all initial dispatch information to include address, nature of call,
patient info, status and time.
2. The Team Leader or assigned crew prepares the patient care report.
Actual/During
3. The crew records all interventions and medications given and all instructions given by
Medical Control
4. The Ambulance crew completes the patient care report after every patient contact. All
patient interactions are to be recorded on the patient care report form or the disposition
form (if patient refuses care)
5. When an error is made, the Ambulance Crew draws a single line on the word/s and
affixes his/her signature before writing the correct one.
Post/After
6. The Team Leader and Crew complete, sign and file the PCR, additional reports and
pictures taken (if any).
7. EMS Team Leader or assigned crew submits a copy of the PCR to the receiving medical
facility and maintains a file copy in the EMS station.
9. Incident rehabilitation
General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. The Team Leader reports to the Incident Commander or Operations Chief and obtains
the rehabilitation requirements.
2. The Team Leader coordinates with the rehabilitation group supervisor.
3. The Team Leader identifies the EMS personnel requirements.
Actual/During
4. The Ambulance Crew checks vital signs and monitors for heat stress and signs of
medical issues.
5. The Ambulance Crew documents medical monitoring.
6. The Ambulance Crew provides emergency medical care and transportation to medical
facilities as required (Reference: Medical Monitoring, Incident Rehabilitation).
7. The Team Leader informs the Incident Commander and/or the rehabilitation group
supervisor when personnel require transportation to and treatment at a medical facility.
Post/During
8. EMS Team documents emergency medical care provided.
10. Critical incident stress management
General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. Following a critical incident or upon receiving a request, the CISM Team Leader creates
or forms his team. This is not psychotherapy, so members must have a special training
in CISM.
2. The Team Leader ensures that the group who will undergo crisis intervention is a
homogenous group (a group of people exposed to the same significant traumatic event).
A separate session will be conducted to all officers only.
3. CISM Team conducts initial meeting to plan their course of action and roles during the
session.
4. The CISM Team Leader initiates a practice session with his team.
5. The CISM Team Leader or designated team member coordinates with the requesting
officer to inform the latter of the requirements during the session such as:
5.1. The venue should be a closed-door room that can accommodate the team and the
participants.
5.2. The separate sessions will be conducted for officers and non-officer rank (never mix).
5.3. Water must be provided to everybody during the session
5.4. A tissue paper must be ready in case needed.
5.5. Once session starts, it cannot be disrupted.
5.6. Sessions may take an hour or more.
5.7. Confidentiality is a rule in all sessions. No family members or media will be allowed
during the session.
Actual/Before
6. Upon arrival at the venue, the CISM Team arranges the room as planned during
the initial meeting.
7. The lead facilitator starts the session by introducing himself, as well as the team
members introducing themselves. The team leader describes the rules to be followed for
the debriefing and emphasize the need for confidentiality. Participants are to be assured
that the open discussion of their feelings will be confidential.
8. The CISM lead facilitator continues the session as planned with the team members
performing the tasks given by the Team Leader.
Post/After
9. The lead facilitator ends the session by giving reminders to the participants to
exercise, follow good nutrition, avoid alcohol, have a good rest, and drink plenty of water.
10. The lead facilitator announces that the team will stay for a couple of minutes to
accomodate anyone from the group who feels the need to talk to any member.
11. The lead facilitator thanks everyone for their cooperation; congratulates them for
taking a big step by attending the wsession; and reassures them on the confidentiality of
the information they shared.
11. Non-emergency patient transport

General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. The Team Leader ensures that the request for non-emergency transport is
approved by the Medical Director / Medical Control or the Chief, EMS or by the Fire Chief
or Regional Directors for outside NCR / AOR transport.
2. The Ambulance Crew ensures that the request for transport is accompanied by the
following documents:
2.1. Clinical abstract – to guide the transporting ambulance on the condition of the patient.
2.2. Doctor‟s order for certain medical / clinical / laboratory procedures
2.3. Signed waiver or release from liability in case the patient‟s condition worsen during
the transport
2.4. Hospital‟s approval for transfer
2.5. Recipient/ receiving hospital‟s acknowledgement or approval of transfer
2.6. A written request from the requesting party endorsed to the Fire Chief or Regional
Directors as the case may be thru the Chief, EMS
2.7. Bureau Order if the travel is outside the region
3. The designated Ambulance Crew coordinates with the relative of the patient for the
following:
3.1. Completeness of all forms required from requesting party
3.2. Explanation of the need to sign the waiver
3.3. Any additional information on the condition of the patient
3.4. Assurance that there is a prior hospital to hospital coordination with the EMS crew
verifying the name of the hospital or medical facility who will receive the patient. .5.
Approval of the hospital for the ambulance conduction by the BFP EMS ambulance
(Some hospitals do not permit outside ambulances to transport their patients)
3.6. That an adult person/ relative must accompany the patient during transport
3.7. Instruction from the hospital that a physician must accompany the patient during
transport
3.8. Special considerations needed for transport (Continuous IV infusion, Blood
transfusion, Mechanical Ventilator, etc.)
4. Once everything is in order and transport is imminent, Ambulance Crew informs
dispatch of the response, notes thetime and other pertinent data needed.
5. EMS Team observes response protocols to include the wearing of PPE en-route to
scene.
6. EMS Crew prepares additional equipment to be carried (scoop stretcher, portable
oxygen tank, Automated External defibrillator, CPR mask/BVM).
7. The Team Leader or designated crew prepares Patient Care Report (PCR).
Actual/During
8. Upon arrival at the facility, the driver or the Team Leader informs dispatch of the arrival
and notes time. 9. The Team Leader introduces self and team members to the patient‟s
relative. 10. The Ambulance Crew receives endorsements from the nurse on duty if the
attending Physician will not accompany patient for transport to the receiving hospital.
11. Team Leader or crew informs Medical Control of all necessary patient information:
case, vital signs, medications, mechanical equipment attached or needed for transport
and treatment given from the hospital.
12. Team members safely load the patient in the ambulance. 13. EMS Crew obtains
patient‟s vital signs, completes the PCR and continues to monitor the patient‟s condition
while enroute to the medical facility.
14. Upon arrival at the receiving facility, Team Leader or crew endorses the patient to the
receiving facility, along with the PCR and other pertinent documents to the physician
or nurse on duty.
15. The team then asks permission to leave the hospital or health facility.
Post/After
16. The Ambulance Crew airs out the ambulance by leaving the doors open for 5-10
minutes before returning to base. Use aerosols / disinfectant spray to sanitize the
ambulance.
17. Any member of the EMS Team notifies dispatch that you are the hospital.
18. Any member of the EMS team notifies dispatch of the arrival at EMS Base.
19. The Ambulance Crew cleans, disinfects the ambulance and equipment, and discards
all soiled supplies used like gauze, gloves etc.
20. The assigned Ambulance Crew makes an inventory and restock supplies.
21. The Team Leader or Crew Member completes and files any additional reports.
22. The Team Leader conducts defusing/ debriefing or post-run evaluation, as needed.
12. Response to crime scenes General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. The Team Leader or assigned crew gathers all initial information from the dispatch; 1.1.
Exact location/ address to include reference to landmarks such as public
infrastructure/building, restaurants, park, school etc;
1.2. Nature and severity of injury, illness or incident;
1.3. Information of possible victims/ patients, status and number; and
1.4. Special problems or other pertinent information of the scene (Advance Cardiac Life
Support Needed, other Hazards).
2. The Team Leader verifies from dispatch the availability of police authorities on the
scene.
3. The Team confirms response and notes time.
4. The Ambulance Crew wears EMS vest and proper Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE).
5. The Ambulance Crew readies additional equipment to be carried (scoop stretcher,
portable oxygen tank, Automated External Defibrillator, CPR mask/BVM).
6. EMS Crew prepares Patient Care Report (PCR).
Actual/During
7. The Team Leader or driver reports to dispatch their arrival and notes time.
8. The Team Leader conducts scene size-up and ensures the safety of all.
9. The Team Leader introduces self and asks consent from authorities before entering
the scene (observe scene safety).
10. All EMS personnel use the same path of entry and exit (avoid walking on fluids on the
floor).
11. The Team Leader introduces self and asks consent from the patient before engaging.
12. EMS Crew conducts proper assessment and initiates treatment or medical
management within the scope of the level of training and standard of care.
13. Assigned crew documents patient disposition and all interventions given in the PCR to
include all instructions given by the Medical Control.
14. The Team Leader requests for a police officer to accompany the patient during
transport, if necessary.
15. The Ambulance Crew coordinates with the Department of Health (DOH) Operation
Center for hospital transport and informs staff at the receiving hospital that the patient
is from a crime scene.
16. The EMS Team endorses the patient and PCR to emergency room personnel (if
transported), and asks permission to leave the hospital or health facility.
17. The Team Leader ensures that all objects that are subject for evidence are submitted
to the Investigating Officer. POST / AFTER
Post/After
18. The Team Leader conducts defusing/ debriefing as needed.
13. Response to fire alarm

General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. The Team Leader or assigned crew gathers all initial information from dispatch.
1.1. Exact location/address to include reference to landmarks such as public
1.3. Information of possible victims/patients, status and number; and
Support Needed, Police Assistance Needed).
2. The Team Leader or crew reports to dispatch, confirms response, and notes time.
(PPE).
Ccollar, splints, portable oxygen tank, Automated External defibrillator, CPR
mask/BVM).
5. The Team Leader or crew member prepares Patient Care Report (PCR).
Actual/During
6. Team Leader introduces self and asks for consent before engaging to the patient.
7. The Team Leader or assigned crew conducts proper assessment, initiates treatment
or medical management within the scope of the level of training and standard of care.
8. The Ambulance Crew documents all interventions given in the PCR.
9. The Team transports the patient, if necessary.
10. Team Leader or crew coordinates with the Department of Health (DOH) Operation
Center for hospital transport.
Post/After
ambulance.
13. Any member of the EMS Team notifies dispatch that you are leaving the hospital.
14. Response to HazMat
General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. The Team Leader or crew gathers information from dispatch:
1.1. Location, address, and landmarks close to the scene
1.2. Nature of call
1.3. Information of possible victims/patients, status and number
1.4. Special problems or other pertinent information of the scene (Advanced Cardiac Life
Support needed, police assistance)
2. The EMS Team performs the following en-route to scene: 2.1. Reports to
dispatchconfirm response and record time.
2.2. Simultaneous flashing of warning lights and sirens.
2.3. Practices safety and fasten seatbelt.
2.4. Wears EMS vest and don PPE.
2.5. Prepares equipment (portable oxygen tank, responder kits,
scoop stretcher/backboard, flashlight, C-collar, BVM, CPR mask, AED).
2.6. Prepares Patient Care Report (PCR).
ActualDuring
3. The Team Leader reports to dispatch and notes time upon arrival at the scene.
4. For safety, the ambulance driver ensures that:
a. The ambulance is parked in a safe location (uphill and upwind).
b. To leave the warning lights of the ambulance on.
c. To stay away from fires, explosive hazards, downed wires and structures that
might collapse.
5. EMS Team Leader reports to the Incident Commander (IC).
6. The Team Leader requests the dispatch of HazMat Team once the incident is
recognized as one involving hazardous materials. 7. While waiting for the HazMat Team
to arrive, the EMS Team focuses on activities that will ensure the safety and survival of
the greatest number of people.
8. The Team Leader uses the ambulance‟s public address system to alert individuals
who are near the scene and direct them to move to a location where they will be
sufficiently far from danger.
9. IC monitors the situation.
9.1. HazMat Team reports to IC if hazards are controlled.
9.2. HazMat Team engages the scene, retrieves and decontaminates the victims/ patients.
9.3. EMS Team assesses and treats decontaminated patients.
10. After receiving patients, the EMS Team Leader/ crew assesses patient status, initiates
management as per protocols and communicates with Medical Control for additional
instructions to be carried out.
11. Most serious injuries and deaths from HazMat result from airway and breathing
problems, thus EMS crew must make sure to maintain the airway. If patient appears
to be in distress, EMS crew can give oxygen at 12 to 15 L/min with a non-rebreather
(NRB) mask.
12. If signs indicate that respiration distress is increasing, EMS crew may provide assisted
ventilation with bag valve mask (BVM) device and high-flow oxygen.
13. The Team Leader or crew member will document all interventions in the PCR form.
14. The Ambulance Team prepares to transport the patient if necessary.
15. EMS Team Leader reports to IC the total tally of patients treated.
16. The EMS driver prepares the ambulance en-route to hospital and notifies dispatch that
you are leaving the scene.
17. The Team Leader gives instruction to dispatch to inform the receiving hospital that the
patient came from a hazmat scene for the hospital to make the necessary
preparations.
18. The EMS crew completes the PCR form.
19. Special Care: In Critical patients who may be in respiratory distress or needs
immediate transport that time necessary for full decontamination may prove fatal:
19.1. EMS team increases the amount of protective clothing: two pairs of gloves taped
at all sides to prevent contamination of skin, goggles or a face shield, a protective
coat, respiratory protection and a disposable fluid-impervious apron.
19.2. It may be necessary for the EMS Crew to simply cut the patient‟s clothing and do
a rapid rinse to remove the majority of the contaminating matter before transport.
19.3. If decontamination cannot be performed adequately, EMS Crew should make
every attempt to prevent the spread of contamination and at the very least, remove
patient clothing and wrap the patient in blankets, followed by body bags or plastic or
rubber sheets to lessen the likelihood of contamination to equipment and others.
19.4. If wooden backboard is used, EMS Crew should cover it with disposable sheet or it
may have to be discarded afterwards. Equipment that comes in contact with the
patient should be segregated for disposal or decontamination.
19.5. The EMS crew tapes the cabinet doors shut.
19.6. EMS crew removes any equipment kits, monitors and other items from the patient
compartment that will not be used while en-route, and place them in front of the
ambulance.
19.7. Before loading the patient, the Ambulance Driver turns on the power vent switch
and the patient compartment air-conditioning unit fan.
19.8. Unless the weather is too severe, the Ambulance Driver keeps the windows in the
driver‟s/ passenger side and the sliding side windows in the patient compartment
open.
19.9. If you are leaving the scene, the Team Leader informs the hospital that you are
transporting a critically injured patient who has not been fully decontaminated at
the scene.
19.10. The Team Leader reports to dispatch upon arrival at the hospital, and note time.
19.11. The Ambulance Driver parks the ambulance in an area away from the emergency
room or go directly to a pre-designated decontamination center or area, thereby
limiting exposure to hospital facilities.
19.12. Patients should not be brought to emergency department before ambulance
personnel receive permission from hospital staff in order to protect them and other
patients.
19.13. EMS crew enters the emergency room, informs hospital staff of all the details and
waits for further instruction before the patient is unloaded and brought in.
Post/After
20. Check with the hospital to determine where the ambulance can be decontaminated
and the availability of equipment for this purpose.
21. The Ambulance Crew decontaminates exposed personnel.
22. The Team Leader or crew notifies dispatch of the departure from hospital, and if there
are enough ambulance on the scene EMS team may proceed to base for proper
decontamination of personnel, equipment and ambulance.
23. The Ambulance Crew performs the necessary decontamination and finishes
documentations upon arrival at the station.
24. The EMS team leader conducts defusing for the team upon arrival at the station.
15. Response to mass casualty incidents (MCI)

General Procedures
Pre/Before
1. The Team Leader or crew gathers information from dispatch:
1.1. Location, address, and landmarks close to the scene
1.2. Nature and severity of injury, illness or incident
1.3. Information of possible victims/patients, status and number
1.4. Special problems or other pertinent information of the scene (Advanced Cardiac Life
Support needed, police assistance)
2. The EMS Team performs the following en-route to scene:
2.1. Reports to dispatch-confirm response and record time.
2.2. Simultaneous flashing of warning lights and sirens.
2.3. Practices safety and fasten seatbelt.
2.4. Wears EMS vest and don PPE.
2.5. Prepares equipment (portable oxygen tank, responder kits,
scoop stretcher/backboard, flashlight, C-collar, BVM, CPR mask, AED).
2.6. Prepares Patient Care Report (PCR).
Actual/During
3. For safety, the Ambulance Driver ensures that: 3.1. The ambulance is parked in a safe
location (uphill and upwind).
3.2. To leave the warning lights of the ambulance on.
3.3. To stay away from fires, explosive hazards, downed wires and structures that might
collapse.
3.4. Report arrival to dispatch and note time of arrival
3.5. EMS Crew alighting from ambulance brings with them prepared equipment
4. EMS personnel accomplishes the following actions upon arrival:
4.1. Survey the scene.
4.2. Confirm incident location.
4.3. Perform an initial size-up to determine the number of victims and the level of resources
needed.
4.4. Assume and announce command if appropriate.
4.5. Conduct scene safety assessment
4.6. Contact dispatch with scene information.
4.7. Ensure that sufficient resources have been dispatched.
5. Team members establishes Triage and Personnel Accountability and performs the
following:
5.1. Team Leader reports to IC.
5.2. Advise dispatch who has assumed command
5.3. Distinguish assigned EMS roles.
5.4. Report to assigned staging areas.
6. Team Members proceed with Patient Triage and Management and performs the
following:
6.1. Start triage.
6.2. Identify and manage immediate threats.
6.3. Identify patients for evacuation to treatment area .
6.4. Identify patients for transport to Hospital or Health Facility.
7. The Team Leader or assigned crew documents all interventions given in the PCR.
8. The Ambulance Team transports patient if necessary, and coordinates with the
Department of Health (DOH) Operation Center for hospital transport.
9. The Ambulance Team transports and endorses patient together with PCR to
emergency room personnel. Ask permission prior to leaving the hospital or health facility.
Post/After
ambulance.
12. Any member of the EMS Team notifies dispatch of the arrival at triage area /staging
area.
13. The Ambulance Team conducts another patient transport if needed. The IC
determines if the Ambulance Team is no longer needed in the triage area/ staging
area.
14. Any member of the EMS Team notifies dispatch of the arrival at EMS Base.
16. The assigned Ambulance Crew makes an inventory and re-stock supplies.
16. Response to medical emergencies

General Procedures
Pre/Before
(PPE).
mask/BVM).
Actual/During
6. Team Leader introduces self and asks for consent before engaging to the patient.
Post/After
ambulance.
14. Any member of the EMS team notifies dispatch of the arrival at EMS Base
17. Response to vehicular accidents

General Procedures
Pre/Before
(PPE).
mask/BVM).
Actual/During
6. The Team Leader introduces self and asks for consent before engaging to the patient.
7. The Team Leader physically stabilizes the vehicle and checks for leaks, before
managing the patient inside an accident vehicle.
8. The Team Leader turns off the ignition key. For automatic transmissions, place the
gear shift to PARK and for manual transmission, use hand break.
9. The Team Leader disconnects battery cables (positive and negative).
10. The Team Leader or crew conducts proper assessment, places C-collar if needed, and
if patient is pinned down, requests for Special Rescue Unit (SRU) to effect extrication.
Post/After
ambulance.
18. Special activities medical standby

General Procedures
REQUEST OF UNIT
Pre/Before
1. EMS Team receives letter of request addressed to the Chief, EMS of the nearest
fire station of the event for medical standby
2. Receiving EMS personnel verifies the availability of the team on the specified date.
3. EMS Team Leader coordinates with the contact person and prepares appropriate order.
4. Chief, EMS coordinates and approves appropriate order for the legality of the
Special Activity.
PREPARATION PHASE
5. EMS Team Leader reviews the area‟s evacuation plan prior to the event and
orients contact person and the whole team. 6. EMS Crew prepares the ambulance unit,
its equipment and supplies.
7. EMS Drivers familiarizes with the venue, identifies the nearest hospitals and orients
the whole team.
8. EMS Team informs dispatch time of out from base and time of arrival.
ON MEDICAL STANDBY
Actual/During
9. EMS Team sets up a first-aid station.
10. EMS Team follows Universal Care Protocol and notifies dispatch for additional
resources (Police, Fire, HAZMAT, etc.), if any medical incidents arise.
11. EMS Team notifies dispatch in order to coordinate with the receiving hospital, if patient
transport is needed.
transported), and asks permission to leave the hospital or health facility and go back
to the venue until the event is done.
14. Team Leader informs the contact person before leaving the area, once the event is
finished.
AFTER ACTIVITY PHASE

Post/After
15. Team Leader or any of the crew takes note of time and informs dispatch upon arrival
at the base station.
16. EMS Team cleans and disinfects the ambulance, account and replenish supplies.
17. The EMS Team accomplishes an After Activity Report and duly submits the same to
Chief, EMS / Medical Control for assessment and coaching.
4. Special Operations: This section presents fifteen (15) procedures for rescue operations during
fires, natural disasters, accidents, and incidents involving hazardous materials (HazMat) and
chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) explosives or substances. Here are the
(15) procedures in this section
1. Chemical, Biological, radiological, nuclear, (CBRN) Operations GENERAL

PROCEDURES:
1. The first responders to the scene notify the BFP CBRN Team or the SRU,
concerned agencies, the local police, Bomb Squad or the military.
2. The BFP responders, if first to arrive at the scene, set up an incident command
post upwind and uphill of the area.
3. The BFP responders isolate the contaminated areas and secure the scene by
establishing initial isolation zones from the area of impact.
3.1. The responders should avoid using cellphones, radios, etc. within 100 meters (300
feet) of a suspect device.
3.2. The responders or anyone involved at the scene should not touch or move suspicious
packages/containers to avoid contamination.
3.3. The responders should be cautious regarding potential presence of secondary
devices (e.g. Improvised Explosive Devices). Any scene involving an explosion should first
be cleared by the Bomb Squad.
4. The BFP responding team assists in the evacuation of the public at risk and isolate any
individual potentially exposed to dangerous goods/hazardous materials.
5. BFP responding team limits access to only those responsible for rescue of victims or
assessment of unknown material or devices.
6. The Incident Commander establishes a command post and lines of communication
7. The BFP–Special Rescue Unit (CBRN/ HAZMAT Team) Decontamination (Decon)
Team with assistance from BFP Firefighting Units (for water supply) sets up a
decontamination corridor and establishes Hot, Warm and Cold Zones.
8. The Team Leader or Safety Officer of the BFP- CBRN/ HAZMAT Team ensures the use
of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) prior to the entry to the scene
considering the highest level of protection if the agent/ material is unknown. Safety
Officer/ Breathing Apparatus Control Officer (BACO) monitors all personnel entering the
hot zone.
9. The CBRN Rescue Team conducts search and rescue in the area of impact (hot zone)
for possible victims.
10. Simultaneously, the CBRN Detection Team conducts reconnaissance of the area
of impact with detection equipment as well as marking/tagging paraphernalia in
preparation for the Sampling Team.
11. The CBRN Detection Team relays the results of their findings to the CBRN
Sampling Team.
12. The CBRN Sampling Team enters the area of impact (hot zone) and conducts
sampling of the agents/ materials marked by the Detection Team. Samples taken by the
Sampling Team should be done according to internationally accepted procedures to
preserve the integrity of the samples taken at the scene.
13. If possible and if equipped with portable equipment for analysis, the Sampling
Team conducts analysis of the samples taken on site to have an early identification of
material or agent involved.
13.1. Result of the initial analysis is relayed to the Team Leader/Incident
Commander/command post for appropriate actions
13.2. Samples taken from the scene is properly endorsed to concerned agencies/
laboratories for further in depth analysis and for safe keeping for future use as evidence
in court.
14. The Decontamination Team ensures that all victims, responders, response equipment
and samples leaving the hot zone are properly decontaminated according to standard
decontamination procedures for chemical biological agent and radioactive materials.
15. The Sampling Team turns over the Hazardous Waste Materials to appropriate
agency/company (DENR, PNI, Private waste management company).
16. CBRN/ HAZMAT Team assists the DENR, PNRI and Local Government Unit in the
decontamination procedure on site.
17. The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) assesses the health of responding personnel
in the hazmat operations.
18. The Incident Commander and Team Leader perform personnel accounting of all
responders involved.
19. The BFP-SRU Logistics Officer ensures accounting and recovery of all response
equipment.
20. The CBRN/ HAZMAT Team returns to station/base.
21. The Incident Commander (IC)/ Team Leader conducts post operation critique.
22. IC/ Team Leader considers post incident stress debriefing on all responders involved
in the operations.
2. Collapsed structure rescue operations GENERAL
PROCEDURES:
1. The Team Leaders ensure resource operability at all times.
2. After the COMMEL receives the distress call, the Team Leader relays the information
to his immediate superior.
3. Team Documenter gathers necessary information before leaving the base
4. Team Radio Operator seeks clearance from the dispatch center before proceeding to
the location of the emergency.
5. The Team Leader coordinates with the first responders onsite and assumes command
when necessary.
6. The Team Leader and Rescue Specialist conduct a scene size-up, identify hazards and
critical factors, develop action plans and coordinate with other Search And Rescue
(SAR) teams.
7. The Team Leader in consultation with the Technical Adviser prepares operation and
tactical plans.
8. The Team Leader and the Safety Officer secures or isolates area/s and ensures safety
of the responders and the public at all times by establishing a hazard zone perimeter
around the collapse area and making the rescue area safe.
9. The Safety Officer ensures personnel‟s safety at all times.
10. First Responders/ trained BFP personnel removes surface victims and walking
wounded (ambulatory) individuals from the collapsed area to a safer area.
11. The Team Leader chooses only SRU/ trained personnel of the BFP and other
sectors on location then proceed with the SAR operations.
12. Personnel assigned at the Building Triage identify and prioritize search operation.
13. After the hazard assessment the Team Leader assigns teams to locate entrapped
victims.
14. Once the Team Leader has located trapped victim/s, the Rescue Team extricates
the victims from the collapsed area.
15. The Rescue Team determines if structure is safe, and enters ONLY IF appropriate
shoring and stabilization measures have been made. 16. Rescue Team considers calling
for additional resources.
17. The Structural Engineer or Specialist identifies debris to be removed if the Search
Team is not able to locate victims. If confirmed that no other live victim can be found
in the collapse area, general debris removal may be started.
18. The Team Leader or Safety Officer conducts a secondary survey and correct any life
threatening conditions.
19. Rescue Specialist considers removing the victim from danger prior to providing
definitive care.
20. The Rescue Specialist turns over the victim to the EMS.
21. Team Leader ensures personnel accountability and decontamination of rescuers.
22. Logistics Officer recovers all tools and equipment used in the rescue/recovery. In case
of fatality, consider leaving everything in place until the investigative process is
completed.
23. Team Leader considers a Post Incident Critique (may be more appropriate at a later
date).
24. The BFP responders return to their respective units after accounting of all equipment
and apparatuses.
3. Confined space rescue operations GENERAL
PROCEDURES:
1. The Team Leader ensures resource operability at all times.
to his immediate supervisor.
3. Team Documenter gathers necessary information from the dispatch center before the
response team leaves the base.
4. The Radio Operator seeks clearance from the dispatch center before sending the
responders to the location of the incident.
5. The First Team to arrive coordinates with the first responders. If not yet established,
the most Senior Officer of the responding team assumes command.
6. Rescue Team Leader acquires real-time information regarding trapped victims, and
determines if this will be a RESCUE or a RECOVERY operation based on the
survivability profile of the victim/s (this includes factors such as the location of the
victim(s), and elapsed time since the incident occurred).
7. The SRU Team enters the confined space as directed by the BACO.
8. The Entry Team establishes coordination through constant communication with the
Team Leader.
9. Entry Team monitors atmospheric condition and other hazards inside the confined
space.
10. The Entry Team locates, checks, packages, and moves the victim to a safer place.
11. The Technical Rescue Specialist provides lifelines/ tag lines, belay and hauling
techniques to ensure safe removal of rescuers and victims inside a confined space.
12. Once the victim(s) has been extricated, rescuers turn over the victim(s) to the EMS for
pre-hospital care.
13. Team Leader ensures personnel accountability.
14. The Logistics Officer recovers rescue tools and equipment. In case of fatality consider
leaving everything in place for purpose of investigation.
15. Decontamination Team observes proper decontamination for involved personnel and
equipment.
16. Team Leader considers post incident critique.
17. BFP Responders returns to unit after ensuring the scene is safe.
4. Civil disturbance management (CDM) GENERAL
PROCEDURES:
1. The Municipal/City Fire Station receives a written request from the Philippine National
Police or other law enforcement agency.
2. The CFM/MFM endorses the request of the PNP to the District/Provincial Marshal
(D/PFM) who has jurisdiction on the location where the assembly or rally will be held.
3. The D/PFM forwards the request of the PNP to the Regional Director for approval when
the scope of the rally goes beyond his jurisdiction.
4. Upon approval of the written request from the PNP, the Deputy Regional Director for
Operation (DRDO)/District/ Provincial Operations Officer (D/POO)/Station‟s Operation
Officer (SOO) coordinates with the PNP and prepares the Operational Plan.
5. The Deputy Regional Director for Administration/District/ Provincial Administrative
Officer/Stations Administrative Officer prepares the deployment order of BFP CDM
contingents.
6. DRDO/D/POO/SOO briefs the units/personnel involved in the CDM operation.
7. Upon arrival, BFP Augmentation Team Leader coordinates with the PNP Ground
Commander.
8. The BFP Team Leader takes command from the PNP Ground Commander in the area.
9. The BFP Team Leader pre-positions the fire truck, behind the PNP CDM force, facing
opposite the crowd for easy maneuverability. The EMS ambulance and the Rescue
Team are to be positioned at the cold zone.
10. The Pump Operator sets engine pressure enough to disperse crowd and upon the
direction of the PNP Ground Commander.
11. Once the PNP CDM force is overrun by the protesters, the BFP Augmentation Team
retreats along with the PNP CDM force and returns only to proper position when the
latter have already re-positioned themselves.
12. The BFP Augmentation Team seeks clearance from the PNP Ground Commander to
leave the area
13. The DRDO/D/POO/SOO conducts after activity debriefing.
14. The DRDO/D/POO/SOO submits After Activity Report
5. Disaster response
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
2. The Team Admin conducts logistics inventory, personnel training and medical profile.
4. The Team Documenter gathers necessary information from the dispatch center before
the Response Team leaves the base.
the location of incident.
6. The first BFP Responding Team establishes Incident Command Post (ICP) and
coordinates with the Regional Director concerned.
7. If responding to other countries, BFP responding teams report to the Reception
Departure Center (RDC), at the On Site Operational Coordination Center (OSOCC).
8. The Team Leader briefs his team after OSOCC briefing.
9. The Logistics Team establishes camp and prepares needed resources.
10. The BFP responding teams conduct reconnaissance to designated operational
area. 11. The BFP responding teams conduct search operation using dogs (if available)
and technical search techniques (optical,thermal, acoustic/ seismic etc.).
12. BFP responding teams observe INSARAG guidelines and methodologies.
13. The BFP responding teams ensure scene safety through Safety Officer and HAZMAT
Specialist/ Team.
14. The BFP responding teams conduct rescue of victim/s in confined spaces, collapsed
structures, and other type of occurrences due to disaster.
15. Once the victim(s) has been extricated, the rescuer turns over the victim(s) to the EMS
for pre-hospital care.
16. After the operational period, the Team Leader notifies immediate superior on the
updates of the operations.
17. The Logistics Team accounts all the resources before proceeding back to the base.
18. The Team Leader ensures that all personnel have enough rest before the next
operational period.
19. The Team Leader attends the operational briefing on the next operational period.
20. After the required number of operation days, the team prepares for demobilization.
21. The Team Leader ensures personnel accountability.
22. The Logistics Officer/ Team recovers all tools and equipment.
23. All response teams return to base with all the equipment.
24. The Team Leader considers a Post Incident Critique (may be appropriate at a later
date).
6. Electrocution Rescue operations GENERAL
PROCEDURES:
2. After the COMMEL receives the distress call, Team Leader relays the information to
his immediate supervisor.
the location of incident.
5. The first team to arrive assumes command and establishes safety zones.
6. Team Leader coordinates with the power companies to deenergize the power lines.
7. Rescue Team secures the scene and denies entry for all non-rescue personnel.
8. The Team Leader identifies the best approach to extricate, retrieve or rescue the
casualty.
9. Team Logistics Officer gathers resources needed to remove the victim from current
location.
10. The Team Leader requests for additional resources from other SRU teams or BFP
units near the incident as necessary.
11. The Team Leader coordinates with the EMS for treatment or pre-hospital care.
12. The Team Leader ensures personnel safety at all times or he assigns a Safety Officer
when necessary.
13. Once the electrical lines have been shut off, Rescuer approaches the victim cautiously.
14. Rescuer checks for signs of life (victims usually suffer burns all over his body which
make him prone to infections) and takes the victim to a safer area.
15. If lines cannot be shut off, Rescuer uses available non-conductor poles to set live wires
aside and to access the victim.
16. If the victim‟s clothing are not burned, the Rescuer pulls the victim carefully using the
pike pole and drags the victim away from the energized line.
17. If the victim is hanging in high rise structure, Technical Rope Rescue Personnel pack
and lower the victim cautiously. In cases of a fatality, consider leaving everything in
place.
18. The Team Leader turns over the victim to EMS personnel once the victim is lowered
and brought to the safe zone
20. The Team Logistics Officer recovers all tools and equipment used in the
rescue/recovery operation. In cases of a fatality, consider leaving everything in place
until the investigative process has been completed.
21. The Response Team returns to base with all the equipment.
22. The Team Leader considers a Post Incident Critique (may be more appropriate at a
later date).
7. Elevator rescue operations GENERAL
PROCEDURES:
2. After the COMMEL receives the distress call, Team Leader relays the information to
his immediate supervisor.
the location of the incident.
5. The first team to arrive assumes command.
6. The SRU Team Leader coordinates with the building engineer, safety engineer,
elevator operator and / or service providers.
7. The SRU Team secures the scene and denies entry of all non-rescue personnel.
trapped victims.
9. The Team Documenter gathers specific information in relation to the exact location of
the elevator car, and ways of communication.
10. The SRU Team assesses their resource capability and brings resources to the location
of the elevator car. All personnel must wear appropriate PPE before entry.
11. The SRU Team Leader ensures personnel safety at all times.
12. The SRU Team secures the stability of the elevator, and performs the rescue operation
cautiously.
13. The SRU Team communicates with the victims while opening the elevator door.
(Check if elevator keys are working)
14. The SRU Team Leader assesses how to remove trapped victims safely while
monitoring the oxygen level of the car.
15. The SRU Team removes conscious victims first, particularly the young, pregnant and
the elderly.
16. The SRU Team packs unconscious victims, and removes them from the car. In case
completed.
17. The Team Leader turns over the victim to EMS personnel.
19. The Team Logistics Officer recovers all tools and equipment. In case of fatality,
consider leaving everything in place until the investigative process has been
completed. 20. The Response Team returns to base with all the equipment.
later date).
8. Fire ground rescue operations GENERAL
PROCEDURES:
2. After the COMMEL receives the distress call, the SRU Team Leader relays the
information to his immediate supervisor.
4. The Team Radio Operator seeks clearance from the dispatch center before proceeding
to the location of incident.
5. The first team to arrive coordinates with the Incident Commander.
6. The SRU Team Leader acquires real-time information regarding trapped victims, and
determines the mode of operation (Rescue or Recovery) based on the survivability
profile of the victim/s (This includes factors such as the location of the victim(s) and
elapsed time since the fire started incident occurred).
7. The SRU Team Leader/Safety Officer ensures that all personnel are wearing
appropriate PPE.
8. The SRU Team Logistics prepares all the needed equipment for Fire Ground SAR
Operations.
9. The SRU Team Leader sizes up and gathers necessary data such as floor plans and
other information relevant to the location of the victim/s.
10. The SRU Team Leader briefs entry teams (includes exterior size-up, exit routes,
burned areas, and victim/s exact or probable locations). 11. The BACO ensures the
team‟s safe entry at all times.
12. The SRU Team Leader orders entry in pairs.
13. Entry Team provides anchor point for easy egress if possible.
14. The SRU Team Leader establishes search priorities.
15. The SRU Team Leader assigns RIT for immediate pull-out or rescue of entry teams.
16. The Entry Team locates the victim and obtains information about the extent of fire.
17. Other members of the team create ventilations and check structural safety.
18. Entry Team checks and marks all searched area and gives updates to the Team
Leader.
19. If a victim is found, Entry Team checks for signs of life, provides respiratory protection
if available and brings the victim to a safer area. 20. The team immediately turns over
the victim to the EMS.
21. If the victim is already dead, the team follows Management of the Dead and the
Missing Protocol.
22. The Team Leader gives updates to the IC and assists in fire suppression operation
when needed.
23. The Team Leader seeks Incident Commander‟s or Operations Chief‟s advice for team
check-out.
25. The Team Logistics Officer recovers all tools and equipment used in the rescue
operation.
26. The response team returns to base with all the equipment.
later date).
9. Hazardous Materials operations GENERAL
PROCEDURES:
1. The HAZMAT Team approaches the incident from upwind, uphill or upstream staying
clear of all spills, vapors, fumes, smokes and suspicious sources. (The HAZMAT Team
must avoid rushing in to the incident site.)
2. Team secures the scene and isolates the area by denying entry to all unauthorized
personnel in the scene.
3. The Team tries to identify or recognize the material through various means as indicated
in the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) or any other hazmat field guides.
4. The Team sets up the initial isolation and protective action distance and if necessary
begin protective action immediately.
5. The Incident Commander or the HAZMAT Team Leader assesses the situation
considering the volume of the leak/ spill, weather conditions, terrain, who is at risk,
protective actions to be taken, resources needed and what can be done immediately.
6. The Incident Commander or HAZMAT Team Leader notifies responsible agencies and
calls for assistance from qualified personnel.
7. The Incident Commander establishes a command post and lines of communication.
8. The responding team with assistance from BFP firefighting units (for water supply) sets
up a decontamination corridor.
9. The responders enter only when wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
10. The HAZMAT Team Leader weighs rescue attempts and property protection against
becoming part of the problem.
11. If necessary, the Decontamination Team follows the standard decontamination
procedures (flush-flush-strip-flush) on all victims.
12. The firefighting and hazmat team cautiously use of water to control fire event,
taking into consideration the reactivity of water with the hazardous materials.
13. The Incident Commander continuously reassesses the situation and modifies
response accordingly.
14. The Incident Commander considers safety of people in the immediate area first,
including the responding teams.
15. The Decontamination Team performs decontamination procedures on all
responders and equipment coming out from the site of impact of the hazardous materials
incidents. 16. If possible, the Decontamination Team performs decontamination procedure
on the site of impact.
17. The EMS assesses the health of all responding personnel in the hazmat operations.
18. The Incident Commander and Team Leader performpersonnel accounting of all
responders involved.
19. The Hazmat Team Logistics Officer ensures accounting and recovery of all response
equipment.
20. The Responding Teams return to unit.
21. The Incident Commander / Responding Team Leaders conduct post operation critique.
22. The Responding Team Leaders consider post incident stress debriefing on all
responders involved in the operations.
10. High elevation/ High rise structure / high angle
rescue operations
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
2. After the COMMEL receives the distress call, SRU Team Leader relays the information
3. Team Documenter gather necessary information from thedispatch center before the
4. SRU Radio Operator seeks clearance from the dispatch center before proceeding to
the location of Incident.
6. SRU Team Leader coordinates with the building engineer, safety engineer, elevator
operator and/ or providers.
7. SRU Team secures the scene and deny entry for all nonrescue personnel.
trapped victims or suicide jumper.
9. The Team Leader prepares operation and tactical plans.
10. The SRU Team secures or isolates area/s, and ensures safety of the responders and
the public at all times.
11. The SRU Team makes General Area and Rescue Area safe.
12. The Team Leader develops and implements the rescue plan.
13. The Team Leader convinces the victim to cooperate and tries to negotiate to lower him
down or raise him up to the safe area. The team may use Aerial Platform or Ladder
or Rope rescue techniques to reach victim‟s location.
14. If ladder is not possible, rescuers climb the structure cautiously.
15. For suicide jumpers, Team Leader negotiates patiently and directs the rescuers to
approach the victim as cautiously as possible.
16. The Team Leader ensures suicide jumpers‟ safety at all times. In case of fatality,
consider leaving everything in place until the investigative process is completed. 17.
Rope Rescue Technicians secure the victim and bring him to the safer ground.
18. The Team Leader turns over the victim to the EMS for appropriate care or the
appropriate authority (suicide jumpers).
20. The Team Logistics Officer recovers all tools and equipment used in the rescue
operation.
21. The Response Team returns to base with all the equipment.
later date).
11. Mountain rescue operations GENERAL
PROCEDURES:
2. After the COMMEL receives the distress call, the SRU Team Leader relays the
information to his immediate supervisor.
4. The SRU Team Radio Operator seeks clearance from the dispatch center before
proceeding to the location of Incident.
6. SRU Team Leader coordinates with the safety officer and local guides.
7. The Team Leader determines if this will be a RESCUE or a RECOVERY operation
based on the survivability profile of the victim/s (This include factors such as the location
and condition of the victim(s), and elapsed time since the accident occurred). 8. The
Team Leader controls foot traffic on the trail and assembles resources.
9. The Team Leader / Safety Officer ensures that all personnel operating in Rescue
Sector are accounted for and wearing appropriate PPE.
10. The SRU Team Leader develops a rescue plan and backup plan. Note: Always
consider presence of rebel groups or other friendly forces on the ground that may
hamper or assistin the rescue operation.
11. The Team Leader seeks air assistance/helicopter operations, if necessary and
available.
12. If helicopter is available, SRU Team establishes Base Landing Zone/s in an
appropriate location and mountain Landing Zones in designated mountain locations.
13. The Rescue Team secures the victim and provides necessary treatment/first aid.
14. The Team transports the victim through a stretcher to the safest zone.
15. The SRU Team Leader turns over the victim to the EMS.
17. The Logistics Officer recovers all tools and equipment used in the rescue operation
18. The Response Team returns to base with all the equipment and personnel.
later date).
12. Water Rescue operations
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
1. Team Leader ensures resource operability at all times.
2. After the COMMEL receives the distress call, relays it to the hierarchical positions of the
Special Operations.
3. Team documenter gathers necessary information before leaving the base.
4. The Team Radio Operator seeks clearance from the dispatch center before proceeding
to the location of emergency.
5. The Team Leader coordinates with the first responders, and assumes command when
necessary and performs scene size up.
6. The Team Leader prepares operation, tactical plans, and assigns teams up and down
streams.
7. The Team Leader ensures personnel safety all the time. (Use Personal Floatation
Device or PFD at all times within 15 ft (5 m) of a water hazard or when on a boat or
bridge.)
8. Rescue Team conducts operation with minimal risk by doing the following:
8.1. TALK – if water is calm or slow moving, talk to the victim for self-rescue if possible.
8.2. REACH – reach the victim using tools and pull him out from the water.
8.3. THROW – throw rescue throw bag/floatation device to the victim “haul” the victim(s)
to the bank.
8.4. ROW – a boat-based operation shall be utilized, assign a company on the opposite
bank to assist in establishing an anchor for an approved rope system.
8.5. GO – have a rescue swimmer approach the victim. Note: Rescue personnel shall
never be attached to a lifeline without the benefit of a quick-release mechanism
approved for water rescue. Rescue personnel shall never do a “breathhold” surface
dive in an attempt to locate a victim beneath the surface of the water.
8.6. HELO (If Available) – helicopter operations are considered high-risk and shall be
deciding upon through consultation with Rescue Sector, Safety, Command, and the
Technical Advisor. Prior to considering the use of a helicopter for rescue operation. If
so, the Pilot In Command (PIC) shall have the final say on if and how the helicopter
will be used in the rescue operation.
9. The Team Leader turns over the victim to the EMS for appropriate care.
11. The Team Leader considers decontamination of rescuers.
12. The Logistic Officers recovers all tools and equipment used 225in the rescue. In case
completed.
later date).
14. The Response Team returns to unit after returning all equipment.
13. Turn over of duties and special operations

personnel daily routine
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
1. The SRU Team Leaders ensure that all incoming and outgoing personnel are present
before the turn-over of duties.
2. The assistant Team Leader checks personnel appearance and uniform.
3. The team shall be in line formation during the turn-over of duties.
4. The Assistant Team Leader ensures that all personnel are in attendance before the
Team Leader arrives.
5. Team members shall be in proper uniform depending on the activity.
6. The Team Leaders observe proper turn-over protocols.
7. Team Admin checks personnel attendance
8. The incoming and outgoing personnel properly logs all turned-over resources.
9. Incoming team assumes responsibility and checks turned over resources.
10. Outgoing team leaves the office after being cleared from responsibility.
11. The assistant Team Leader conducts morning accounting and physical fitness.
12. After breakfast, the Team Leader conducts team briefing.
13. Team Driver checks, cleans, and logs operability of the vehicle/s.
14. Team Logistics check, clean, and log operability of all TEAs.
15. Assistant Team Leader shall assign team members to deliver lectures on specific
topics being pre-assigned.
16. After lunch, Team Leaders or assigned rescue crews shall create series of exercises
on equipment utilization.
17. The Assistant Team Leader may conduct physical fitness before dinner.
18. After dinner, Team Leader debriefs all personnel.
19. The team members may have their personal necessities and other personal activities
within the premises of the Office.
14. Vehicular Accidents rescue operations
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
4. The Team Radio Operator seeks clearance from the dispatch center before
proceeding to the location of Incident.
5. The first arriving BFP team conducts scene size-up; gathers all information related to
the incident. This will assess team‟s capability and decision for calling reinforcement
or more skilled team.
6. The Team Leader/ Safety Officer ensures that all personnel in operating units are
accounted for and are wearing appropriate PPE.
7. The Rescue Team establishes command and control of the scene by cordoning,
putting of early warning devices to avoid the dangers of another collision and
preventing bystanders‟ entry.
8. The SRU Team Leader develops a rescue plan and backup plan.
9. The Rescuer turns the vehicle‟s engine off, disconnects the battery, activates the hand
break, and shifts the gear to park.
10. A Rescuer places absorbent material on oil and gasoline spills and keeps Firefighting
Team on standby.
11. Other members of the Rescue Team stabilize the vehicle before starting to work using
cribbing, shores, shims, and other means.
12. Other members of the Rescue Team protect the patient from any debris during cutting
process.
13. Other members of the Rescue Team remove the casualty from the inside by cutting
sections of the vehicle to allow safe extrication of the patient.
14. Other members of the Rescue Team protect the head, neck and spine of the injured
patient at all times.
15. For motorcycle incidents, the rescuer secures the victim cautiously so as not to further
injure the spinal column.
16. The Rescue Team packages the victim properly before turning them over to the EMS.
17. The Team Leader turns over the scene to the PNP or traffic enforcers.
19. The Logistics Officer recovers all tools and equipment used in the rescue, firefigting
and / or EMS operations.
20. The Response Teams return to base with all the equipment.
21. The Team Leaders consider a Post Incident Critique (may be more appropriate at a
later date).
15. Trench rescue operation
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
1. Team Leaders ensure resource operability at all times.
4. Team Radio Operator shall seek clearance from the dispatch center before sending
the responders to the location of the incident.
5. The first team to arrive coordinates with the first responders. If not yet established, the
most Senior Officer of the responding team assumes command.
6. Rescue Team Leader acquires real-time information regarding trapped victims, and
determines if this will be a RESCUE or a RECOVERY operation based on the
survivability profile of the victim/s (this includes factors such as the location of the
victim/s, and elapsed time since the incident occurred).
7. The SRU Team Leader coordinates with the building engineer, safety engineer and/or
service providers.
8. The SRU Team secures and isolates the scene and denies entry of all non-rescue
personnel.
9. The Incident Commander, with the Team Leader, develops action and back-up plans,
identifies the best approach to extricate, retrieve or rescue the trapped victims.
10. The SRU Team assesses their resource capability and brings resources to the location
of the trench and protect from further cave-in. All personnel must wear appropriate
PPE before entry.
11. The SRU Team Leader ensures personnel safety all the times.
12. The Rescue Team installs ground pads, constructs shoring and makes the trench safe.
Place ingress and egress ladders into the trench 50 feet apart.
13. Other BFP units can remove victims in the non-collapsed area.
14. The Rescue Team will remove debris and objects trapping the victim.
15. The Rescuer/EMS will provide oxygen, intravenous fluidtherapy and first aid before
moving the victim, observe proper procedure for compartment/crush syndrome
management. Properly package the patient before removing from the trench.
16. Once the victim(s) has been extricated, rescuers turn over the victim(s) to the EMS for
pre-hospital care.
17. Team Leader ensures personnel accountability.
18. The Logistics Officer recovers rescue tools and equipment. In case of fatality, consider
leaving everything in place for purpose of investigation.
19. Decontamination Team observes proper decontamination of involved personnel and
equipment.
20. Team Leader considers post incident critique.
21. BFP Responders return to respective units after ensuring the scene is safe.
5. Fire/Arson Investigation: The procedures in this section are clustered into three (3) groups:
determination of fire origin; determination of fire cause; and determination of responsibility and
liability.
Here are the (3) groups
1. Determining Fire origin

GENERAL PROCEDURES
FIRST RESPONDER PERFORMS INITIAL ACTIONS
1. Fire Arson Investigator (FAI) receives assignment from the unit commander.
2. Fire Arson Investigation Team responds immediately and proceeds to the fire scene.
2.1 Size up / assess fire scene.
2.2 Cordon and secure the fire scene to prevent entry of any unauthorized person.
2.3 Conduct initial interview to available witnesses within the immediate vicinity of the fire
scene.
3. Fire Scene Photographer documents the fire scene using camera / video.
4. FAI preserves and protects the evidential value of the identified focal point of fire
(evidence spoliation), and prepares inventory of the items.
5. FAI prepares the Fire Investigation Response Form (FIRP).
6. Team Leader / Lead Fire Arson Investigator reports to superior or higher investigating
unit officer about the incident, and if necessary, turn over the conduct of investigation
according to the Level of Authority.
CONDUCT ON-SCENE / ON-SITE INVESTIGATION
7. Team Leader / Lead Fire Arson Investigator establishes Incident Command Post
(ICP).
8. Fire Arson Investigation Team performs preliminary surveyby conducting walkthrough
to have an initial assessment of the fire scene.
9. FAI establishes the pre-fire condition of the fire scene by theoretically reconstructing
the burned structure.
10. FAI determines the external and internal degree of damages caused by the fire.
11. FAI conducts thorough analysis of the Fire Spread Patterns to identify the Point of Fire
Origin.
12. Fire Scene Photograp her documents the fire area by the use of any verifiable means
or source of recording. 13. Fire Scene Sketch Preparer diagrams or sketches the
immediate area of the fire scene.
SUBMIT MANDATORY REPORT
14. Fire Arson Investigation Team submits Spot Investigation Report (SIR) within 24 hours
to MFM/CFM copy furnished DFM, PFM, RD, Chief, BFP thru IID, BFP-NHQ.
2. Determining Fire Cause

GENERAL PROCEDURES
FIRE SCENE DOCUMENTATION
1. Fire Scene Sketch Preparer and Fire Scene Photographer ensures the availability of
all tools and equipment they need for the investigation.
2. Fire Scene Sketch Preparer prepares a detailed illustration of the interior and exterior
portion of the fire scene, illustration of the Area of Fire Origin and the Point of Fire
Origin, Fire Spread Pattern, affected and unaffected areas at the fire scene.
3. Fire Scene Photographer photographs the fire scene in wide and close-up angles for
detailed and sequential presentation.
SUBMISSION OF PERTINENT DOCUMENTS FOR INVESTIGATION
4. Fire Arson Investigator (FAI) prepares the LIST OF DOCUMENTS needed to be
accomplished / submitted by the fire victim/s, building occupant/s and other parties
affected by the fire. The required documents are listed in Form FAI02: Required
Documents for Investigation. Documents to be obtained from the fire victim vary based
on the TYPE OF OCCUPANCY or the INVOLVED STRUCTURE gutted by fire.
5. FAI prepares and submits the mandatory reports within the reglementary period of
submission.
COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE
6. FAI prepares the apparatus to be used for the collection of evidences.
7. FAI identifies and collects physical evidences found at the fire scene that have
Evidentiary Value in the conduct of fire investigation.
8. Evidence Recovery Personnel and Custodian coordinates with Fire Scene Sketch
Preparer for the illustrations of the position and location of all pieces of evidence
collected.
9. Fire Arson Investigator photographs the pieces of evidences to be collected before
lifting and should be in the presence of a witness independent from the Fire Arson
Investigation Team.
10. FAI properly documents, packs, seals and labels the pieces of evidence recovered
prior to transportation and submission to Arson Laboratory Section BFP-NHQ, within
72 hours upon lifting from the fire scene, for laboratory examination.
11. FAI fully records/documents, collect, and itemize in detailed format all the recovered
pieces of evidence using the Evidence Collection and Recovery Record (ECRR).
12. FAI attaches the copy of the Evidence Collection and Recovery Record (ECRR) to the
Evidence Chain of Custody (ECC) form.
INTERVIEW AND QUESTIONING OF WITNESSES
13. FAI issues Invitation Letter to all witnesses to appear before the Office of the
Investigation and Intelligence concerned for a formal interview.
14. FAI requires the witness to execute and sign his/her Sworn Statement under oath, and
have the same duly subscribed and sworn to before a person legally authorized to
administer oath (Notary Public, Prosecutor, Clerk of Courts and Judges) or at least a
member of the BFP investigation team with the rank of Fire Inspector.
15. FAI conducts interview and questioning to other experts / professionals who can
provide relevant information about the occurrence of the fire.
CONDUCT FIRE CAUSE DETERMINATION PROCEDURE
16. FAI collects data by observation or other direct data gathering means.
17. FAI analyzes collected data based on acquired knowledge through training,
experience, and expertise.
18. FAI develops hypothesis from collected data using inductive reasoning.
19. FAI tests the hypothesis if it can stand the test of careful and serious challenge.
20. FAI selects final hypothesis.
SUBMIT MANDATORY REPORT
21. Fire Arson Investigation Team submits Progress Investigation Report (PIR) within 7
days from the inception of the investigation to MFM / CFM copy furnished DFM, PFM,
RD, Chief, BFP thru IID, BFP-NHQ.
3. Determining responsibility and liability
4. GENERAL PROCEDURES
1. Chief, Investigation and Intelligence Section thru the Fire Arson Investigator (FAI)
determines the total amount of damages of the fire incident (refer to Standard Guide in
Computing Fire Damages Initial Assessment of Fire Damages).
2. Chief, Investigation and Intelligence Section, thru the FAI, determines level of authority
to conduct the investigation (refer to Level of Authority to Conduct Investigation under
standard guide).
DETERMINING LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY
3. Fire Arson Investigation Team collects and processes all the pieces of evidence within
the fire scene.
4. Fire Arson Investigator (FAI) prepares the inventory of evidence collected and submits
it to Arson Laboratory Section within 72 hours upon lifting from the fire scene.
5. FAI discusses preliminary scene findings with the team.
6. FAI discusses post scene issues including forensic testing, insurance inquiries,
interview results and criminal histories.
7. FAI proceeds to address legal considerations.
8. FAI ensures that all scene documentation has been completed.
9. FAI appropriately addresses the structural, environmental, health and safety issues. 10.
FAI completes the investigation process. Should the fire incident being investigated is
highly suspected to be intentional in nature, issuance of Property Recovery and Clearing
Permit (PRCP) must be temporarily withheld until proven otherwise.
10.1. If the fire incident is found to be intentional in nature, a criminal complaint must be
filed in the prosecutor‟s office and the issuance of the appropriate authority pertaining to
clearing, cleaning and/or demolition of the burned premises shall depend on the discretion
of the prosecutor investigating the case.
10.2. If the investigation of the fire incident was completed and found out to be accidental
in nature, the Fire Arson Investigator shall issue the „Release of Fire Scene‟ to the
Property/Building Owner.
11. Fire Arson Investigation Team removes all the investigative equipment and
materials in the fire scene.
ARREST AND CUSTODY OVER ARSON SUSPECT
12. In cases where the FAI makes an arrest, from the start of the custodial
investigation, he informs the person arrested of his rights in accordance with Section 12,
Para 1 of the 1987 Constitution. The person arrested is entitled to the following rights:
12.1. The right to remain silent.
12.2. The right to have a competent and independent counsel preferably of his own choice
and if he cannot afford the services of a counsel, he must be provided with one. 13.
FAI informs the person arrested that these rights cannot be waived except in writing
and in the presence of a counsel. (Counsel of the Suspect reads and clearly explains
the sworn statement to the person arrested, detained or under custodial investigation
in the language or dialect known to him.)
14. Fire Arson Investigation Team subjects the arrested Arson suspect, prior to actual
detention, to medical examination, preferably in a government hospital or other
accredited medical facility.
15. FAI subjects the suspect for Inquest Proceedings before the Office of the Prosecutor
within thirty six (36) hours after the arrest, or in case of municipalities where no
government prosecutor is assigned, the FAI subjects the suspect for inquest at the
office of the Provincial Prosecutor‟s Office.
16. FAI continuously monitors the case up to its final resolution.
ATTENDING TO COURT DUTY
(FAI must always be ready ready with his credentials for the perusal of the court)
17. FAI dutifully attends and gives preferential attention to Subpoena or Order from the
courts.
18. FAI immediately notifies the court in writing if he cannot attend a particular court
hearing due to conflict of schedule.
19. FAI / BFP Officer / Personnel who will attend to a Court Duty must wear complete
General Office Attire (GOA).
20. FAI / BFP Officer / Personnel is only required to bring original or authenticated
photocopy of the investigation reports and other case records if so directed by the
court. 21. As proof of attendance to court duty, FAI / BFP Officer / Personnel secures
Certificate of Appearance from the Clerk of Court.
REINVESTIGATION (WHEN NECESSARY)
22. In any event that a fire case is requested to be reopened/ reinvestigated, the FAI
who conducted the investigation turns over the complete case folder within five (5) working
days to the Office of the Chief, BFP upon notice from the Investigation and Intelligence
Division, BFP-NHQ of such request, subject to the following conditions:
22.1. New evidence has been discovered that would warrant the reinvestigation of the
fire case.
22.2. New witness/es appeared and attested to the veracity of significant facts pertaining
to the fire incident. 22.3. High profile cases.
22.4. A formal request for reinvestigation should be filed at the Office of the Chief BFP,
thru the Office of the Investigation and Intelligence Division, BFP-NHQ by the party
requesting for such reinvestigation, stating therein the grounds/justification relied upon by
the party who filed such request.
22.5. Upon the approval by the Chief, BFP of the request for reinvestigation, the
investigation unit directed by the Chief, BFP to conduct the reinvestigation immediately
assumes jurisdiction over the fire case.
22.6. The Higher Investigation Office tasked by the Chief, BFP to conduct reinvestigation
shall temporarily invalidate all the issued clearances / certificates by the lower BFP
investigation until the final result of the reinvestigation.
shall strictly observe that the conduct of reinvestigation shall not exceed thirty (30) working
days from the date the case was approved for reinvestigation.
shall immediately report to the Chief, BFP the result of such reinvestigation immediately
upon the completion thereof.
6. Disaster Management: This section comprises of the procedures for disaster operations during
typhoons and floods; earthquakes; landslides; tsunamis; and volcanic activities.
1. Response to earthquake
General Procedures
1. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative formulates Contingency Plan for
earthquake.
2. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative orients the personnel of the
contingency plan.
3. DRT simulates contingency plan through exercises/drills.
4. All personnel execute DUCK, COVER AND HOLD and secure an exit. (This response
shall be conducted regardless of the intensity of the earthquake.)
5. In the presence of clients, duty personnel direct them to perform DUCK, COVER AND
HOLD.
6. All personnel and clients evacuate together with the fire truck, PPE and rescue
equipment, if necessary.
7. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative activates ICS, if necessary.
8. The EMS team assesses personnel and clients for any injuries.
9. The operation officer/shift-in-charge checks for power and shuts off utilities if posing a
danger.
10. The Radio and Telephone Duty Operator ensures continuous flow of
communication. 11. The operation officer or the shift-in-charge conducts headcount of
personnel and reports the result to the Fire Marshal.
12. The operation officer/shift-in-charge assesses the situation and reports to the Fire
Marshal or his duly authorized representative.
13. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative provides updates of the
situation to the Mayor/LDRRMO/IC.
14. The operation officer/the shift-in-charge activates team for clearing operation to
make the access road passable for possible firefighting and SRR operations.
15. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative activates team to check for
the fallen electrical posts where electric power has not been cut off; secure the area and
post warning device for the public by any means; call the attention of the electric service
provider regarding the live electrical wire/s discovered.
16. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representativeactivates team to check
hydrants and other alternative sources of water and coordinate with local water district.
17. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative activates team to conduct
Search, Rescue, and Retrieval operations, if necessary.
18. The operation officer/shift-in-charge directs duty personnel to assist in rationing water
at evacuation centers.
19. The operation officer/shift-in-charge directs duty personnel to assist in the distribution
of relief.
20. The operation officer/shift-in-charge directs duty personnel to assist in the restoration
of lifelines.
21. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative submits Situation Report.
22. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative activates Incident Command
System.
23. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative submits After Operation Report
to the HHQ by accomplishing Annex A. IF earthquake impact is beyond the capacity
of Fire Station (Fire Station is totally destroyed and there are personnel/client trapped
and buried):
24. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative requests for immediate support
and assistance.
25. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative directs all available and
unharmed personnel to conduct immediate rescue and retrieval operations within the
collapsed fire station building.
26. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative informs the Mayor/LDRRMO/IC
and other concerned agencies of the critical situation.
27. All available and unharmed personnel bring rescued individuals to the safe area,
provide first aid, and transport to nearest hospital.
28. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative directs admin personnel to
secure the station‟s documents and office equipment.
29. The operation officer/shift-in-charge ensures 24/7 guard mounting in the premises.
30. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative submits Situation Report and
After Operation Report to HHQ by accomplishing Annex A.
2. Response to landslide
General Procedures
landslides and orient his personnel about the said plan.
2. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative secures copy of landslideprone
areas within AOR from Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) or National Mapping
Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA).
3. The operation officer/shift-in-charge assists in informing and alerting residents on
landslide-prone areas.
4. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative prepares personnel and
equipment.
5. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative prepares Disaster Response
Teams for immediate mobilization.
6. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative coordinates with the
Mayor/LDRRMO/IC.
7. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative activates SRR team and
equipment to respond immediately upon receipt of report on landslide affected area.
8. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative mobilizes volunteer fire brigades
and other force multipliers, if necessary
9. The EMS team provides first aid to rescued victims and transport them to the nearest
hospital.
10. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative requests assistance or seek
outside help from unaffected fire station, if necessary.
11. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative notifies HHQ through
Situation Report.
12. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative submits After Operation
Report to HHQ by accomplishing Annex “A”.
3. Response to tsunami
General Procedures
tsunami and orients his personnel about the said plan. (Applies to fire stations whose
AOR includes sea coast.)
2. The operation officer/shift-in-charge assists in informing the residents in the coastal
areas to monitor early warnings from the sea.
Mayor/LDRRMO and other concerned agencies regarding the Contingency Plan for
tsunami.
4. The operation officer/shift-in-charge and the DRT assist in the immediate evacuation of
residents to the higher ground.
Mayor/LDRRMO/IC.
6. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative advises DRT to standby.
7. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative advises DRT to secure
themselves from the clear and present danger of the tsunami.
8. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative withdraws operating teams upon
imminent danger and directs them on standby at EOC or seek shelter at a safe area in
their area of operations.
9. IF POSSIBLE, the SRR team conducts search, rescue and retrieval operation.
10. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative notifies the HHQ through
Situation Report.
11. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative mobilizes SRR team and
equipment.
12. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative mobilizes volunteer fire
brigades and other force multipliers.
13. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative coordinates with other
teams for operations (security, medical and clearing operations teams).
14. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative submits After Operation
Report to HHQ by accomplishing Annex “A”.
4. Response to typhoon and flood
General Procedures
typhoons and floods and orients his personnel about the said plan.
2. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative advises disaster response team
with its equipment to standby.
3. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative attends the LDRRMC meeting.
4. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative coordinates with other
government agencies in the conduct of disaster response operation/support needed.
5. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative alerts first responders to secure
their own families.
6. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative activates Search, Rescue and
Retrieval (SRR) teams.
7. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative updates the
Mayor/LDRRMO/IC on the availability of resources (personnel and equipment) for
response or SAR operations.
8. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative raises the alert based on the
preavailing situation in their respective Fire Stations.
9. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative issues recall order to all on
leave and off duty personnel.
10. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative accounts all personnel who
reported to the station.
11. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative mobilizes volunteer fire
brigades and other force multipliers.
12. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative designates personnel who will
assist in the medical, clearing, evacuation, and information dissemination operations.
13. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative directs his/her operation officer
to assist in providing vehicular and personnel support (if necessary) for preemptive
and force evacuation of communities/families.
14. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative prepositions personnel to assist
in the clearing, evacuation, and information dissemination.
15. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative directs duty personnel to assist
in the delivery of water to the evacuation centers.
in clearing routes to ensure faster delivery of relief goods/supplies/equipment through
cleaning/ flushing of vital structures and by taking down billboards, pruning trees, and
clearing of canals.
17. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative assists in the assessment of
other structures or places as additional to the pre-identified evacuation centers.
18. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative notifies the HHQ through
Situation Report.
19. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative alerts Disaster Response Team
(DRT)
20. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative advises DRT to secure
themselves from the clear and present danger brought by the landfall of the typhoon.
21. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative withdraws his/her operating
teams upon imminent danger and direct them on standby at EOC or seek shelter at
safe area in their area of operations.
22. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative directs the SRR team to
conduct Search, Rescue and Retrieval, and Evacuation Operations in the event of
ongoing devastation in the area of responsibility, IF POSSIBLE.
23. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative notifies HHQ through Situation
Report.
24. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative continues to provide HHQ with
updates through Situation Report.
25. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative continues to mobilize volunteer
fire brigades and other force multipliers.
26. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative mobilizes the SRR team.
in cutting-off power/electric supply in the identified/affected areas.
in the delivery of water to the evacuation centers.
in cutting uprooted trees causing road obstruction.
in clearing roads.
5. Response to volcanic eruption
General Procedures
1. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative formulates Contingency Plan
for volcanic eruptions and orients his personnel about the said plan.
2. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative coordinates with Incident
Commander.
3. The operation officer/shift-in-charge prepares fire trucks and equipment for water
rationing and flushing operation
4. Fire safety inspectors conduct ocular inspection at the affected barangays and
evacuation centers.
5. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative directs DRT to assist in
preemptive and force evacuation.
6. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative directs DRT to assist in water
rationing at the evacuation area.
7. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative undertakes lateral coordination
with LDRRMC and other concerned agencies regarding volcanic eruption contingency
plan.
Reports.
9. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative directs the DRT to continue
water rationing and start flushing operations.
10. Fire safety inspectors conduct fire safety inspection of evacuation rooms and kitchen
areas.
11. Fire safety inspectors conduct fire safety lectures to evacuees.
Reports.
13. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative directs the DRT to conduct
flushing operation (upon request).
14. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative submits After Operation Report
to the HHQ by accomplishing Annex A
Summary
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 a law named Republic Act
6975 creating the present Interior Department and placing the fire service under its control. The
enactment of Republic Act 6975, otherwise known as the Department of Interior and Local
Government Act of 1990 which 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 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.
The BFP Operational Procedures Manual is composed of six (6) sections, each representing a
group of fire operation procedures, to wit:
1. Fire Safety Enforcement: The twenty-three (23) procedures in this section proceed from
building plan review to imposition of administrative sanctions, filing of appropriate charges against
violators of the Fire Code and addressing non-acceptance of inspection order.
2. Firefighting Operations: This section contains firefighting procedures for fourteen (14)
categories of incidents, namely: in armory/ explosive storage; in basement; in high-rise structures;
in hospitals with radioactive materials; in jails/ correctional institutions; in LPG installation; in water
vessels docked at wharves or piers; in oil depot/ refinery or fires involving hydrocarbon
substances; in vehicles, construction sites and power plants with radioactive materials; fires
resulting from bomb explosion; fires incidental to fireworks/ pyrotechnic explosion; fires resulting
from plane crash outside the airport/ airfield; forest fires; and vehicular fires.
3. Emergency Medical Services: The section composed of eighteen (18) procedures covers
not only how to perform emergency medical responses during fire/ disaster operations but also
incident rehabilitation; critical incident stress management; and emergency medical team
protocols and decorum.
4. Special Operations: This section presents fifteen (15) procedures for rescue operations
during fires, natural disasters, accidents, and incidents involving hazardous materials (HazMat)
and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) explosives or substances.
5. Fire/Arson Investigation: The procedures in this section are clustered into three (3) groups:
determination of fire origin; determination of fire cause; and determination of responsibility and
liability.
6. Disaster Management: This section comprises of the procedures for disaster operations
during typhoons and floods; earthquakes; landslides; tsunamis; and volcanic activities.

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THE BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION:

Mandates and Functions

The Operational Procedures of BFP

1. Building Plan Review

2. Fire safety inspection ( Pre-construction Phase) General

3. Fire safety inspection ( Construction Phase )

4. Fire safety inspection and issuance of FSIC for occupancy

5. Issuance of FSIC for business permit General Procedures:

6. Issuance of FSIC for renewal of business permit General

8. Periodic inspection and inspections resulting from complaints and

9. Administrative actions for fire safety violations ( General

11. Issuance and service of notice to correct violation ( NTCV)

12. Issuance and service of abatement order General

13. Imposition of fine ( Notice to correct violation)

14. Imposition of Fine ( During Abatement) General Procedures:

15. Posting of warnings General Procedures:

16. Issuance and service of closure order/ order of stoppage of

17. Issuance and service of closure order/ order of stoppage of

18. Implementation of closure order General Procedures:

19. Declaration of Public nuisance and summary abatement General

20. Application for the approval of the adequacy of alternative and/ or

21. Issuance of certificate of exemptions

22. Procedures in filing criminal cases

Here are the (14) Categories of Incidents

1. Armory Fire/ Explosive storage

2. Basement Fire General Procedures:

3. Fire in high-rise building

4. Fire in hospital facilities with radioactive materials

5. Fire in jails/ correctional institutions

8. Fire involving hydrocarbon substances in oil depot or refinery

9. Fire in Vehicles, Construction sites and processing plants with radiological

10. Fire resulting from bomb explosion

11. Fire incidental to Fireworks / pyrotechnics explosions

13. Forest Fire

3. Emergency Medical Services: The section composed of eighteen (18) procedures

Here are the (18) procedures in this section;

3. Scope of practice during response

4. Infection control and exposure

5. Emergency vehicle response

6. Use of Lights and sirens

7. Consent and refusal of care guidelines

8. Patient care report (PCR) documentation

11. Non-emergency patient transport

12. Response to crime scenes General Procedures

13. Response to fire alarm

15. Response to mass casualty incidents (MCI)

16. Response to medical emergencies

17. Response to vehicular accidents

18. Special activities medical standby

AFTER ACTIVITY PHASE

1. Chemical, Biological, radiological, nuclear, (CBRN) Operations GENERAL

13. Turn over of duties and special operations

Here are the (3) groups

1. Determining Fire origin

2. Determining Fire Cause

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