Bureau of Fire

and
Protection

RULE

7- ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT

TO THE BFP

DIVISION 1. POLICE
ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT

AND

OTHER

LAW

Upon request, the PNP shall render help to the BFP

on the following actions;

SECTION 7.0.1.1 FROM PHILIPPINE NATIONAL

POLICE (PNP)
During

actual fire fighting and scene investigations.

Installation

of signs that a place is a fire hazard or fire

trap.
Apprehension

of violators/persons destroying, removing

warning signs.
Other

help.

duties of the BFP which essentially require police

SECTION 7.0.1.2 FROM LOCAL

GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGU)
Strict

observance of Fire safety permit.

Training
Other

of fire brigades in all barangays.

duties and functions of the BFP

which would essentially require their

assistance.

SECTION 7.0.1.3 FROM OTHER LAW

ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (NBI and PNP crime
lab)
Physical

examinations gathered in the

fire scene.
Investigation

cases.

and prosecution of arson

DIVISION
SUPPORT

2.

OTHER

AGENCIES

BFP may enter into memoranda of

agreement
with
other
departments,
offices, and agencies with the ff,

SECTION 7.0.2.1 COORDINATION WITH

OTHER AGENCIES

National and local waterworks, for providing

sufficient source of water.

Electric companies, on the immediate cut-off of

main lines/power.

DOTC, for fire safety for transportation vehicle

and effective communication.

DepED, on institutionalizing fire marshal

in all pre-school, elementary, and
secondary levels.

TESDA, on providing technical skills of BFP

personnel and fire volunteer.

RULE 8 - FIRE SAFETY

ENFORCERS
Division 1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
UNIFORMED PERSONNEL
1. Licensed Engineer (CE,ME,Che,ECE,
etc)
with at least 1yr in BFP service or any
degree course with at least (3) yrs in the
BFP service
A.

2.

Shall completed Fire Arson Investigation

and inspection course (FAIIC) or at least
40 hrs of relevant seminars/ workshops.

3.

Non-licensed and non-engineering

graduate must pass the written fire
safety examination.

B.

NON- UNIFORMED PERSONNEL

1.

Appointed as Engineers; or electrical/building

inspectors; and

2.

Shall undergone at least (20) hrs of relevant

workshop/seminars.

3.

Electrical inspectors must pass the written

examination.

SECTION 8.1.1.2 PLAN

EVACUATORS
A.

Must be a licensed Architect or Engineer;and

B.

Shall undergone at least (40) hours of relevant

training on the Fire Code of the Philippines

C.

In cases where theres no architect or engineer,

a graduate of any baccalaureate degree with
FAIIC Training shall be designated.

CHAPTER 2. FUNCTIONS OF FIRE

SAFETY ENFORCERS.
Section 8.2.1.1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS
I.

Inspect any building, structure, or

facility, of hazardous operations,
storage facilities, and hazardous
materials to ensure compliance of the
FIRE CODE

II.

Conduct fire safety lectures, seminars/workshops and

drills

III.

Prepare necessary documents and files.

Section 8.2.1.2 PLAN EVALUATORS

i.

Review and evaluate building plans and specifications

including protection system.

ii.

Conduct site verification and inspection on building

under construction.