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SECTION 6.0.3.4
ASSISTANCE IN TRAINING PROGRAMS
The BFP shall assist in setting up a training program for the fire brigade and fire
volunteer organization. Members of the fire brigade and fire volunteer
organization shall be afforded opportunities to improve their knowledge on
fire prevention and suppression through attendance in seminars and special
training classes.
SECTION 6.0.3.5
IDENTIFICATION
Members of the volunteer fire brigade organization shall wear proper
identification cards duly signed by the head of their organization and
authenticated by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction over the
area.
DIVISION 4. COMMAND, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND FIRE DRILLS
SECTION 6.0.4.1
PRACTICE DRILLS
Practice drills shall be held to check the ability of members to perform the
operations they are expected to carry out. Drills shall be occasionally held
under adverse weather conditions to work on special procedures needed
under such circumstances.
SECTION 6.0.4.2
OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
In practice drills, all available equipment, devices and tools for fire
suppression and medical and rescue operation must be operated.
SECTION 6.0.4.3
REACTIVATION OF EQUIPMENT
At the conclusion of a practice drill, equipment shall be made readily
available to respond to a fire call.
SECTION 6.0.4.4
INSPECTION AND SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WORK
Inspection and maintenance of fire equipment, both fixed and portable, may
be assigned to individual members of the fire brigade. However, the Fire
Brigade Chief must establish the necessary schedules for such work, and
assign these duties to specific personnel and ensure that these inspection and
maintenance operations are carried out and reported.
SECTION 6.0.4.5
COMMAND AT FIRE SCENE
During firefighting operations, the fire brigades and fire volunteer
organizations shall be under the direct operational control of the fire ground
commanders of the BFP.
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