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A. Issue implementing rules and regulations, and prescribe standards,
schedules of fees/fire service charges and administrative penalties
therefore as provided in the pertinent provisions of the Fire Code;
B. Reorganize the BFP as may be necessary and appropriate;
C. Enter into long term agreement, either through public biddings or
negotiations in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 9184,
otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act of 2003, for
the acquisition of fire prevention, fire protection and fire fighting
investigation, rescue, paramedics, hazardous material handling
equipment, supplies, materials and related technical services necessary
for the fire service;
D. Enter into Memoranda of Agreement with other departments, bureaus,
agencies, offices and corporations of the government, as well as private
institutions, in order to define areas of cooperation and coordination and
delineate responsibility on fire prevention education, fire safety, fire
prevention, fire suppression and other matters of common concern;
SECTION 4.0.0.3
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY OF CHIEF, BFP
A. Further, the Chief, BFP or his duly authorized representative, is hereby
specifically authorized to:
1. Support and assist fire volunteers, practitioners and fire volunteer
organizations in the country that shall undergo mandatory fire
suppression, inspection, rescue, emergency medical services and
related emergency response trainings and competency evaluations to
be conducted by the BFP. In the case of the fire practitioners, they
shall undergo mandatory continuous professional education and
competency evaluation of their expertise, knowledge and skills in the
area of fire science, engineering and technology to be conducted by
the BFP;
2. Enter into external party agreements for the conduct of trainings,
education and evaluation of fire volunteers, practitioners and fire
volunteer organizations, which shall be under the full control and
supervision of the BFP: Provided, however, that during firefighting
operations, fire volunteer organizations shall be under the direct
operational control of the fire ground commanders of the BFP;
3. Call on the police, other law enforcement agencies, and local
government assistance to render necessary assistance in the
enforcement of the Fire Code and this IRR;
4. Designate Fire Safety Inspectors (FSI) through his/her duly authorized
representative, who shall conduct inspections of every building or
structure within his/her area of responsibility at least once a year and
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