BFP NIR Negros Occidental Provincial Office

🔥 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 🔥

Did you know that the Bureau of Fire Protection does more than respond to fires? BFP personnel are trained to perform fire prevention, fire investigation, emergency medical services, and rescue operations to better serve and protect our communities.

🚒 Fire prevention remains the first line of defense—because the best fire is the one that never starts.

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | FSUPT JENNY MAE C MASIP, City Fire Marshal of Bacolod City Fire Station, together with FINSP JEMARIE G TAPIRU, Deputy City Fire Marshal, paid a courtesy call to FSUPT RODEL T LEGASPI, Acting Provincial Fire Marshal of BFP Negros Occidental. The visit served as an opportunity to formally welcome and express their support for his leadership as he assumes his role at the helm of the provincial office.

The meeting highlighted the importance of collaboration, unity, and teamwork in advancing the Bureau’s programs and initiatives. Both officials reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with the Provincial Office in strengthening fire safety services, enhancing operational readiness, and ensuring the continued delivery of responsive and effective public service to the communities of Negros Occidental.

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | Following the Traditional Monday Flag Raising Ceremony, FSUPT RODEL T LEGASPI, Acting Provincial Fire Marshal, presided over his first conference meeting with BFP Negros Occidental personnel upon his return to the province. The meeting provided an avenue to discuss various operational and administrative issues and concerns, assess current challenges, and identify ways forward to further strengthen the delivery of fire and emergency services.

During the meeting, FSUPT LEGASPI reiterated the importance of public service and reminded personnel to remain committed to the Bureau’s mandate of protecting lives and property. He likewise emphasized the values of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork, encouraging everyone to work together in addressing organizational concerns and advancing the goals of BFP Negros Occidental.

𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗚 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 🇵🇭

The Office of the Provincial Fire Marshal - Negros Occidental led by FSUPT RODEL T LEGASPI, Acting Provincial Fire Marshal, commenced the week with the conduct of its Traditional Monday Flag Raising Ceremony, bringing together personnel in a reaffirmation of their commitment to public service and organizational goals.

In his message, FSUPT LEGASPI emphasized the value of dedication to work, reminding personnel that public service requires commitment, discipline, and a willingness to make sacrifices in the performance of duty. He encouraged everyone to remain steadfast in carrying out their responsibilities and to continue striving for excellence in the delivery of fire and emergency services to the people of Negros Occidental.

𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 | Newly graduated personnel who successfully completed the Fire Junior Leadership Course (FJLC) paid a courtesy call to FSUPT RODEL T LEGASPI, Acting Provincial Fire Marshal of BFP Negros Occidental, following the culmination of their training.

During the visit, FSUPT LEGASPI congratulated the graduates for completing the course and encouraged them to uphold the knowledge, discipline, and leadership values they gained as they continue to strengthen fire service operations and deliver responsive public service to the communities they serve.

𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗡𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗦 𝗢𝗖𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟!

The men and women of BFP Negros Occidental proudly welcome FSUPT RODEL T LEGASPI as the Acting Provincial Fire Marshal of the province.

Your leadership, experience, and dedication to public service are truly valued as you once again lead the province toward a stronger and more responsive fire service. We look forward to your continued guidance and commitment in advancing the Bureau’s mission.

Welcome back, Sir, and best wishes on your renewed assignment!

𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Under the leadership of FSUPT PUBLIO D PLOTEÑA, DSC, Caretaker, personnel from the Office of the Provincial Fire Marshal – Negros Occidental successfully completed the five-day Management of the Dead and Missing Persons Coaches Training held at Mambukal Mountain Resort, Murcia, Negros Occidental from May 18–22, 2026.

Representing the province were SFO2 Genevieve C Pecha and FO3 Cathyrine D Valdez, who actively participated in the specialized training organized by the PDRRMO Negros Occidental.

The program aimed to enhance the participants’ competencies in the proper, dignified, and humanitarian handling of dead and missing persons during emergencies and disaster incidents, while further strengthening the operational readiness and leadership capabilities of BFP personnel.

𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟

The Office of the Provincial Fire Marshal - Negros Occidental, led by FSUPT PUBLIO D PLOTEÑA, DSC, Caretaker, received FINSP MARLOU F ABRENICA, Incoming Acting City Fire Marshal of Kabankalan City Fire Station, and FO2 Bonieger B Acaso during their courtesy call.

Both personnel were reassigned from Canlaon City Fire Station, Province of Negros Oriental and will now be serving at Kabankalan City Fire Station.

The organization warmly welcomes them and looks forward to their continued dedication and commitment in delivering quality public service.

𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗡𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗦 𝗢𝗖𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🇵🇭

Personnel of the Office of the Provincial Fire Marshal – Negros Occidental, led by FSUPT PUBLIO D PLOTENA, DSC, Caretaker, participated in the Traditional Monday Formation earlier today.

The activity reflects the Bureau’s continued commitment to discipline, unity, and operational readiness in delivering quality public service.