Bureau of Fire Protection Region VI

The Bureau of Fire Protection Region VI (Filipino: Kawanihan ng Pagtatanggol sa Sunog ng Ikaanim na 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related to Firefighting and Protection as well as implementation of the Philippine Fire Code (PD 1185), which was repealed and replaced by the New Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514).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 6, the BFP Region 6 is in charge of the administration and management of city fire and emergency services within the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Ilo-ilo and Negros Occidental.

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-R6 is divided into 6 Fire Districts covering the provinces of Eastern Visayas:

• Aklan Fire District - Aklan
• Antique Fire District - Antique
• Capiz Fire District - Capiz
• Guimaras Fire District - Guimaras
• Negros Occidental Fire District - Negros Occidental
• Ilo-ilo Fire District - Ilo-ilo

See also

• Department of Interior and Local Government
• Bureau of Fire Protection
• Bureau of Fire Protection National Capital Region

References

Citations

Bibliography

• Official Page of the BFP-Region VI
• Official Page of the Bureau of Fire Protection
• Official Facebook Account of the BFP