KALIBO, Aklan – A special rescue unit of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Aklan will undergo a 15-day training to boost the “response capabilities” of firemen here.
At least 30 firemen of the BFP-Aklan will sharpen their decision-making skills and hone their techniques on collapse structure rescue operations, water search and rescue, high angle and vertical rescue and vehicular accident rescue.
After the special training, the graduates equipped with operation management capabilities and medical rescue services are expected to respond in unfortunate incidents, natural disasters and emergencies other than destructive fires.
The BFP is responsible for the prevention and suppression of all destructive fires on all buildings, houses and other structures, forest, transportation vehicles and equipment, ship or vessel docked at piers or wharves or anchored in major seaports, petroleum industry installation, plane crashes or other similar incidents, and the enforcement of the Fire Code and other related laws.
BFP regional director Senior Superintendent Roderick Aguto and Provincial Fire Marshal Superintendent Nazrudyn Cablayan will spearhead the two-week specialized training for rescue personnel, which started on Nov. 28 in the Tigayon regional evacuation center.
The BFP-Aklan standby-round the clock elite force is the second special unit organized in Panay Island. The first elite rescue group was established in Iloilo City.(With a report from Akean Forum/PN)
