By Cyrus A. Natividad

BFP 6 personnel after a reenactment of a rescue operation at Loreto D. Tupaz building.

The Bureau of Fire Protection Region-6 held its Simulation Exercises in observance of the Fire Prevention Month at Central Philippine University on March 31, 2022 at the Loreto D. Tupas Building. The theme of activity is “Sa Pag-iwas sa sunog hindi ka nag-iisa.” Three Units of fully equipped Fire Trucks came in from the Iloilo City Fire Station with fully-geared Fire Fighting personnel and simulation equipment.

A short program was held at eight in the morning before the Simulation Exercises (SIMEX). The invocation and playing of the Philippine National Anthem was followed by the welcome remarks of Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, OIC Office of the President, in behalf of University President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles.

She welcomed everyone to the celebration of the Fire Prevention Month and the Women’s Month. She said, that, “I look forward to a productive relationship with CPU and the Bureau of Fire Protection.” She recalled the fire drills before the Covid-19 and her participation in the annual campus exercises. She received a BFP Certificate of Appreciation from the Bureau of Fire Protection Region 6 Chief.

In his message, Chief Superintendent Gerry B. Candido BFP 6 Regional Director said, “The Fire Prevention Month ends today – March 31, but it is specifically the Closing of the Observance of Fire – Prevention Month. Our campaign for fire prevention continues. Candido reiterated their program and the capability of operation of its Special Rescue Force (SRF). “Time and again, I remind everyone of the importance of fire drills – even at home.”

The simulation exercises followed, with sequences of rescue drills, fire-fighting and emergency preparedness. Among the reality show prepared by BFP 6 personnel was re-enactment of common emergency incidences. One of them was a thrilling rescue of a victim from the 3rd floor of the LDT Building. Several techniques were demonstrated during the simultaneous exercises.
The activity was supported by the CPU ROTC Unit and was filmed by the CPU TV Channel.