TACLOBAN CITY — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Borongan City has established the city’s first-ever Fire Volunteer Brigade, tapping young graduates to strengthen community-based fire safety and disaster response efforts.
Twenty-eight fresh graduates from Eastern Samar State University formally joined the pioneering volunteer program during a courtesy visit to Borongan City Mayor Jose Ivan “Dayan” Agda.
The initiative, a joint effort between Mayor Agda and Borongan City Fire Marshal FINSP Jayson Pilongo, seeks to train volunteers in fire prevention, emergency response, rescue operations, and public service.
During the meeting, the volunteers pledged to support the mission and vision of the Bureau of Fire Protection by actively participating in community safety and emergency preparedness activities.
Pilongo assured city officials that the BFP would provide the volunteers with the necessary technical training and practical skills needed to prepare them for their responsibilities.
Mayor Agda welcomed the creation of the Fire Volunteer Brigade and commended the young volunteers for their willingness to serve the community.
He said the initiative reflects the commitment of Borongan’s youth to public service and community protection, particularly in times of emergencies and disasters.
Aside from contributing to public safety efforts, the program is also expected to provide participants with valuable experience and training that could help improve their future employment opportunities in both government and private sectors.
The Borongan City Fire Station described the establishment of the volunteer brigade as a milestone initiative that promotes civic engagement, disaster preparedness, and active youth participation in community development.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
