OATH TAKING CEREMONY OF THE NEWLY HIRED FO1
GREETINGS!
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and
most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.”– Pele
As you prepare your application folder, go through the selection process, and then wait
for the names of those who advanced to the final deliberation, are just a “foretaste” of a
challenging but at the same time a rewarding adventure in entering the Fire Service. There is
much more to go through and to embrace in our life as firefighters.
Being new in the fire service, is not an easy one, should I say, it is a fish out of the water,
because you are expected to learn various things outside your comfort zone and beyond your
limitations. You have to be flexible enough to learn new things during your training. As you
move through this process, mistakes will always occur, but you must have patience with yourself
and continuously give it your all. Success is always coupled with failures, no one begins out
easily and perfectly as it is.
Lastly, remember this, your conduct in thoughts, words, and deeds will attest to the fact
that you are a valuable member of the organization rather than just being identified by the
uniform you will soon wear. Public service requires a great deal of bravery and character. Today
you are not just an ordinary teacher, nurses, criminologists, engineers or architects but you are
called to be Servants of the government and its people.
Have courage because this momentous day marks the beginning of embracing your new
role of becoming Firefighters. So, my dear brave young men and women, Go and shine in the
service! Congratulations and Welcome to the Bureau of Fire Protection!