Bureau of Fire Protection

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is a national agency under the Department of the Interior and Local Government responsible for preventing and suppressing all destructive fires, enforcing all laws and regulations to prevent destructive fires, and performing other related functions. The BFP is currently newsworthy due to its involvement in recent rescue operations following building collapses in the Philippines. Specifically, the BFP has been actively engaged in search and rescue efforts after a nine-storey building under construction collapsed near Manila, resulting in fatalities and missing persons. Their efforts included utilizing thermal scans to detect signs of life beneath the debris and transitioning to recovery operations for victims. The BFP's role in these critical incidents highlights its significance in disaster response and public safety within the country.