Bureau of Fire Protection Region III
The Bureau of Fire Protection Region III (Filipino: Kawanihan ng Pagtatanggol sa Sunog ng Ikatlong Rehiyon) is an agency of the Department Of Interior and Local Government (DILG) specifically under the Bureau of Fire Protection responsible for implementing national policies related to Firefighting and Protection as well as implementation of the Philippine Fire Code (PD 1185), which was repealed and replaced by the New Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514). Formerly known as the Constabulary Regional Fire Office 3, the BFP Region 3 is in charge of the administration and management of city fire and emergency services within the provinces of Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales.
Mission
The mission of the Bureau of Fire Protection:
- To PReVENT and suppress destruction caused by fires.
- Implement the provisions of RA 9514.
- Provide emergency medical and rescue services to the general public.
Organization
The BFP-R3 is divided into 7 Fire Districts covering the entire Central Luzon:
- Aurora Fire District - Aurora
- Bataan Fire District - Bataan
- Bulacan Fire District - Bulacan
- Nueva Ecija Fire District - Nueva Ecija
- Pampanga Fire District - Pampanga
- Tarlac Fire District - Tarlac
- Zambales Fire District - Zambales
See also
- Department of Interior and Local Government
- Bureau of Fire Protection
- Bureau of Fire Protection National Capital Region
References
- Citations
- Bibliography