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SECTION 6.0.2.3
COMPONENTS
The equipment that must be put into service at a fire or other related
emergencies will determine the number of men required for each operating
unit or company into which the brigade is organized, and the total number
may be composed of two or more individuals to operate a specific item of
equipment or a larger group to perform more complicated operations. Each
fire brigade shall have a Leader or a Chief. In his absence, an Assistant Chief
shall be appointed.
SECTION 6.0.2.4
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FIRE BRIGADE CHIEF
A. He/She shall be responsible for the development of fire prevention
programs and plans of action for the company or organization to address
possible fire situation in the plant or community, subject to the approval of
the company or establishment head or fire prevention officer;
B. He/She shall initiate the procurement of necessary firefighting equipment
and supplies for use of the brigades;
C. He/She shall conduct periodic evaluation of all equipment available for
firefighting and be responsible for setting in motion necessary procedures
for replacing missing equipment or correction of inoperative equipment;
D. He/She shall also bring to the immediate attention of the company or
establishment head, or his fire prevention officer, any situation that would
likely reduce the effectiveness of firefighting operations;
E. He/She shall ensure that the brigades are suitably staffed, conduct
periodic review of the fire brigade roster and prepare recommendations
on the need for additional members to be selected, appointed and
made available to beef up the team;
F. He/She shall prepare training programs for the members of the fire
brigade and supervise its implementation; and
G. In his/her absence, the Deputy Fire Brigade Chief shall assume and
perform the duties and responsibilities of the Fire Brigade Chief.
SECTION 6.0.2.5
QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE COMPANY FIRE
BRIGADE
Members of the fire brigade shall consist of persons who have met
qualifications appropriate for the fire brigade work. For establishments,
members must be taken from the roster of its own workforce. The head of the
company shall identify the persons who are fit to perform fire operation
activities and further assign them to specific fire suppression positions.
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