Scenarist Special Edition 2014
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E D I T O R I A L Championing public service amidst adversities here are many challenges that influence every organization’s success or downfall. TIt could be a change in the organizational structure, in the management and leadership styles of the new superior, and even in the political landscape of the country. Innovations in the technology and communications industry, developments in human resource management, attitude and openness of the workers/personnel towards a new administration, and limited resources also play significant roles. In our case, the constant threats of natural and man-made calamities that endanger our lives and safety is another pressing concern. These realities could actually make or break the very foundation and principles of every human institution; and we are From the desk of not exempted from all of these. The Bureau of Fire Protection as an organization has also endured various setbacks from the past but continuously the Regional Director addresses these challenges in order to provide quality services to the people. But the road towards Time flies fast perfection is never meant to be an easy one. o all my beloved firefighters of turnover of command happened From the start, we have been encountering Region 3. where the outgoing Officer- difficulties from either one or a combination of T These are exciting and In-Charge CSUPT CARLITO S these above-stated factors but never did we use challenging time for BFP Region 3 ROMERO retires upon reaching these as our scapegoats for our shortcomings and as we begin the 3rd Quarter of 2014. his 56 years of age the mandatory inefficiencies the general public wrongly perceives In Region 3, we have to secure the age for retirement in the uniformed against us. Instead, we consider these adversities estimated two (2) million members of service. He was replaced by CSUPT as our chance to further improve our craft for Iglesia Ni Cristo who all be attending ARIEL A BARAYUGA, CEO VI the the benefit of the general public. We enhance our their 100 years of Centennial Deputy Chief for Administration capabilities as firefighters through modernization Celebration at Ciudad de Victoria, the second in command in the BFP programs by procuring state-of-the-art firefighting Bocaue, Bulacan. Also in Region 3, hierarchy. Above all things else, equipment and apparatus like the world- it was a tremendous year for us. We perhaps our greatest achievement class Rosenbauer Firetruck and continuously surpassed our goal and target in Fire for 2014 was the means that propel constructing concrete Fire Stations and Regional Code Fees Collection for about 21.16% to this end-closer inter relationship Headquarters. We continue to enrich our for CY 2014 to Php 94.5M compared among the Fire Marshals, Officers, knowledge and skills in firefighting, emergency to CY 2013 collection of Php 77.9M and firefighters in different units and medical and rescue services through various while also setting new records in fire stations, in pursuit for the ultimate trainings and seminars here and in abroad, notable prevention activities 464% increase in aim of serving the public better. of these are advanced courses on Basic Rescue fire drills, 38% in Barangay Ugnayan Also in this issue of Scenarist, we Techniques (BRT), Hazardous Materials (HazMat), activities and 189% junior/kiddie fire recognize the accomplishment of Water Safety Search and Rescue (WASSAR) and marshal activities while on personnel our top performers, a selected group Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue (CSSR). advancement there were two of achievers who we dubbed as the We also intensify our mandates in law hundred thirty five (235) promoted bureau’s “best of the best” now on its enforcement through the strict implementation to the next higher ranks and addition first year. Through this we know the of the RA 9514 otherwise known as the Fire Code of seventy three (73) new FO1s, best of the best so to speak, in terms of the Philippines by ensuring that all kinds maintained our modest improvement of the BFP strategies, able leadership of establishments are compliant to fire safety in various fire stations and repair of and managerial expertise, good requirements and pay pertinent Fire Code Fees firetrucks regionwide. In the NHQ, governance and best practices, and among others. We do not claim our organization best news happened where we have adherence with the policies, guidelines as perfect and invincible. We are still on the road renewed our sense of optimism for and directives of the bureau, and towards excellent public service. the procurement of 469 new firetrucks prompt compliance to audit targets. Trials and hardships will come along the way, scheduled to be delivered in 2015 and These awardees share our vision for which will surely break our spirits and morale. 2016. With the BFP modernization a bright bureau. Whom other can But with our concerted efforts and exemplary program, the BFP will not only emulate as we take the journey to performance, the people are assured of a bright benefit from these new firetrucks a more energized organization. We and progressive future safe from the dangers of but the entire nation in the pursuit hope the achievement of the awardees fires and other calamitous events. of protecting the lives and properties will inspire others to greatness and It has been our sacred oath since the beginning of the Filipinos. Expectation of the pursue excellence for their own fire and will always be until the very last. It is our Filipino people run high with these station and units in 2014 and beyond. promise – to champion public service amidst all new development in the bureau. Let us embrace to another great these kinds of adversities. Also, the changing of guard or year ahead! 3 SCENARIST SPECIAL EDITION 3 “It is exceptional and difficult to find in one man all the qualities necessary for a great General. What is most desirable, and instantly sets a man apart, is that his intelligence or talent are balanced by his character or courage.” - Napoleon Bonaparte 4 SCENARIST SPECIAL EDITION Postscript: This article was originally published at “THE MALTESE SPECIAL EDITION 2014”, the Official Publication of the Bureau of Fire Protection National Headquarters. 4 One Star : “No resting on laurels” By : FO2 Joeffrey C Valdez & FO2 Jeremy M Paed s a man who has reached the apex of the DILG in 1991. of his career, public service, and Promoted to the rank of Senior Aas a family man, ALOVEEL B Superintendent, he has completed the tour FERRER (or Lovel to most of his friends) of duty as Regional Director in Luzon, has achieved another feather in his cap, Visayas and Mindanao, specifically as the rank of one star General or Chief Director of Region 6 (Western Visayas), Superintendent of the Bureau of Fire Region 7 (Cental Visayas), Region 13 Protection (BFP). (CARAGA, Mindanao), Region 1 (Ilocos What makes a man take up the Region), and Region 3 (Central Luzon). uniform service as a career? ALOVEEL’s He then handled sensitive positions at love for the uniform service started early, the National Headquarters as Director influenced by his father Abraham Zaldivar of Logistics (DL), Director of Operations Ferrer, a retired employee of United (DO) and Director of Personnel (DP). Laboratories (UNILAB). As a student, These positions exposed him to a wide ALOVEEL was an active member of the spectrum of experiences in the uniformed Boy Scout of the Philippines (BSP) in service, making him a better and more Sta. Ana Elementary School, Manila, and responsible person, and prepared him would share stories about his camping and to handle and face challenging tasks as a jamboree adventures. Also he is active in manager and a leader. his high school COCC and Citizen Army As required for promotion to Training (CAT) Officership. It was through next higher rank, he attended various these experiences that love of country, career courses such as: the Officers’ patriotism, and drive for public service Basic Course (OBC), graduating No.1; were ingrained in his heart and mind. the Officers’ Senior Executive Course As a young adult, he continued his (OSEC), graduating No. 2; the Masters training through the Citizen Military in Public Safety Administration (MPSA), Training (CMT) program mandated by graduating No. 6. He furthered his studies law as a requisite for graduation in college. by obtaining his Doctorate Degree in It is in this program that he learned of the Public Administration (DPA) at Trinity cadetship program of the PNPA. After University of Asia. In his 30 years in completion of the advanced CMT as Vice the Police and Fire services, he received Regimental Commander of Adamson numerous awards and decorations, the University, he was commissioned officer latest being the Medalya ng Pambihirang as ENSIGN in the Philippine Navy. It was Paglilingkod (Degree of Lakan). only in 1985 when he decided to enter in General Ferrer is a scuba instructor, the Philippine National Police Academy gun enthusiast, basketball player of the (PNPA) in Canlubang, Laguna, the BFP Firefighters Team for the UNTV Cup institution for the cadets of police, jail and 3rd Season, Class B+ Tennis player and a fire services. licensed paramedic. When he graduated from PNPA, and General Ferrer is a believer of given the initial rank of Police Lieutenant, Napoleon Bonaparte’s dictum: “It is CSUPT ALOVEEL B FERRER, DPA he was designated platoon leader/ exceptional and difficult to find in one during the Testimonial Parade intelligence officer of the Regional Special man all the qualities necessary for a to the new “Star Rank” at the PNPA Ground, Camp Action Force (RSAF) based at Camp great General. What is most desirable, Castañeda, Cavite.