Leyte Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez on Sunday renewed calls to modernize the Bureau of Fire Protection.
Romualdez, chairperson of the House committee on accounts, said there is a need to provide fire trucks, fire stations and state-of-the art firefighting equipment to the BFP.
“Many towns in the country have been using old and dilapidated trucks. We have to seriously invest more in modernizing the BFP for the best interest of the nation. Let us build fire stations and
purchase modern equipment for our firefighters,” she said.
She made her call after a meeting with BFP Region 8 director Sr. Supt. Wilberto Tiu at the House of Representatives in a bid to find ways to modernize the agency.
Eastern Samar Rep. Ben Evardone and Samar Rep. Edgar Sarmiento attended the hearing, and backed the call of Romualdez to upgrade the equipment the BFP.
“We commend our firefighters and volunteers whose proudest moments are to save lives, homes and properties. They are always there, night and day, for us and not giving up the battle despite physical limitations and lack of support for their welfare,” she said.
She cited the need the appropriation of sufficient funds for the BFP to embark on modernizing the equipment of firefighters.
“Their act of bravery as firefighters is the greatest accomplishment already because they are involved in a very noble calling and indeed, they very selfless people who put their lives online. It is important for us not to forget them, instead we should always recognize and celebrate their heroism,” she said.