BFP Response to Bacolod Fire Delayed After Motorist Refuses to Give Way BACOL0D CITY — A fire response by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) was delayed after a motorist allegedly refused to give way to an oncoming fire truck responding to a blaze in the city. In a video captured by fire volunteer Kevin Bustamante, a BFP fire truck can be seen struggling to pass as a vehicle ahead reportedly ignored repeated siren warnings and failed to pull over. The obstruction caused a delay in the firefight

21 January 2026 🔥 FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS 🔥 Be Fire-Ready. Save Lives. Fire can happen anytime—but being prepared can make all the difference. Here are important fire safety tips everyone should remember: 🚨 Spot the Fire Hazards Turn off unused appliances Don’t overload sockets Keep flammable items away from heat 🚪 Know Your Escape Routes Always locate emergency exits Use stairs, not elevators, during a fire 🎒 Have an Emergency Kit Prepare a flashlight, mask, whistle, water, and important doc

THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY IS HERE | Join us as the Bureau of Fire Protection officially launches the Obligasyon sa Bayan, Ligtas na Pamayanan (OLP) Masterplan, our flagship, community-centric fire prevention and preparedness program. Happening on January 19–21, 2026 at the BFP National Headquarters, this Grand Launch and Program Orientation brings together leaders, implementers, and partners committed to safer, more resilient communities. Watch it live on the official BFP Facebook page

💠 Fire Safety Awareness: Building Competence from Home to Workplace 🔥 Fire safety is a life skill that should start at home and continue through school and the workplace. A strong safety culture is built through early awareness, correct knowledge, and regular practice — not overnight. Children are often present at the earliest stages of fire incidents. Age-appropriate education helps them understand that not all fires are the same and that using the wrong extinguisher can make a situation wors