BFP Ilocos Norte - Special Rescue Force

04/09/2026

🧗‍♂️⛰️ MOSAR 2026-06 | MUNICIPALITY OF VINTAR

LOW ANGLE RESCUE TECHNIQUE 🪢🚨

The MOSAR 2026-06 participants advanced to another critical mountain rescue skill through a hands-on Low Angle Rescue Technique exercise, focusing on the proper construction and application of anchor systems and rope-based rescue setups.

The activity incorporated the use of a constructed anchor system, including the Picket Anchor System, as well as an Artificial High Directional System (AHD) to enhance rope management, positioning, and operational efficiency in challenging terrain.

Participants developed and practiced:

✅ Proper anchor construction and system setup
✅ Application of the Picket Anchor System
✅ Deployment and operation of an Artificial High Directional System (AHD)
✅ Rope system management and team coordination
✅ Safe movement of rescuers and patients across low-angle terrain
✅ Effective communication and operational discipline
✅ Risk assessment and safety considerations during technical rescue operations

Every anchor, every rope, and every movement must be deliberate. In mountain rescue, technical skill, teamwork, and safety are the foundation of a successful operation.

Build the anchor. Manage the system. Move with purpose. Rescue with confidence. 🪢⛰️💪

04/09/2026

A heartfelt salute and deepest gratitude to our Outgoing Provincial Fire Marshal, FSUPT ROXANNE S PARADO! 🚒✨

Thank you for your exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and steadfast guidance to the Bureau of Fire Protection - Special Rescue Force (BFP SRF) Ilocos Norte. Your legacy of service and commitment to saving lives will always inspire our ranks.

We wish you all the best and continued success in your next chapter!

PADAYON, Ma'am!🫡🫡🫡

03/09/2026

🚒🔥BFP SRF Ilocos Norte family proudly welcomes FSUPT NEMESIO R VALENCIANO JR, our new Acting Provincial Fire Marshal.

We are inspired and fully committed to working hand-in-hand under your leadership to ensure safety, readiness, and public service excellence across the province.

Mabuhay po kayo, Sir! 🫡 Welcome to Ilocos Norte.

31/08/2026

🩹⛰️ MOSAR 2026-06 | MUNICIPALITY OF VINTAR

WILDERNESS FIRST AID

The training continues with another vital component of Mountain Operations Search and Rescue—Wilderness First Aid (WFA).

In remote and challenging environments, immediate medical care can make a critical difference. Participants were trained to assess and manage injuries and medical emergencies while operating far from conventional medical facilities.

Through hands-on scenarios, the activity strengthened their skills in:

✅ Constructing an improvised stretcher using available resources
✅ Proper patient positioning and securing
✅ Safe lifting, carrying, and movement techniques
✅ Effective team coordination and communication
✅ Maintaining patient safety during difficult terrain evacuation
✅ Applying resourcefulness and sound judgment during emergency situations

In the wilderness, limited resources should never mean limited preparedness.

19/08/2026

🥾⛰️ MOSAR 2026-06 | MUNICIPALITY OF VINTAR

TRAIL SIGNS & MARKING

The MOSAR 2026-06 participants continued their training with an essential skill in mountain operations—Trail Signs and Marking.

During the activity, participants learned how to recognize and interpret trail signs that can provide critical information about direction, route identification, hazards, locations, and points of passage.

In search and rescue operations, every mark can tell a story. Proper trail signs help rescuers navigate unfamiliar terrain, maintain route awareness, communicate with team members, and support the safe movement of personnel and search teams.

This activity strengthens the participants’ ability to leave clear and meaningful indicators along the trail—especially when operating in challenging and remote environments.

Read the trail. Mark the way. Find the path. Rescue with purpose. 🥾🧭💪

15/08/2026

📱🧭 MOSAR 2026-06 | MUNICIPALITY OF VINTAR

LAND NAVIGATION USING OFFLINE MOBILE APPLICATIONS: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONAL READINESS

Participants of MOSAR 2026-06 continued their land navigation training through a hands-on exercise using offline mobile navigation applications, strengthening their ability to navigate even in areas with limited or no cellular connectivity.

This activity emphasizes that technology is most effective when combined with proper navigation skills, sound judgment, and field experience.

In the mountains, signal may be unavailable—but preparedness should never be.

Offline navigation. Field-ready skills. Mission-ready responders. 🧭📲⛰️💪

08/08/2026