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Republic of the Philippines Department of the Interior and Local Government Bureau of Fire Protection NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS ‘Agham Road, Bray. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City MEMORANDUM TO: All Chiefs of Offices, BFP National Headquarters Ail Regional Directors Region 1-12, ARMM, CAR, CARAGA, NCR and NIR Director, National Fire Training Institute SUBJECT: Approved BFP Uniform Committee Resolutions DATE: 07 April 2016 1. Be informed that the following BFP Uniform Committee Resolutions have been approved, as attached: a) BFP UC Resolution No. 001 “Amendment of the BFP Logo, Coat of Arms, BFP National Patch, Pins and Buttons, Flags and Star Ranks Standards, Cap Device, Chevrons, Shoulder Boards and Loops and Buckle” b) BFP UC Resolution No. 002 “Amendment of the BFP Ball Cap for the Tactical or Delta Uniform” ¢) BFP UC No. 003 “Revised Design of Bush Jacket, Pants and Skirt for Officers and General Office Attire (GOA) for Non-Officer Ranks (NORs)” d) BFP UC No. 004 “Activity/inner Shirt as an Amendment to the Previously Approved Activity Shirt” e) BFP UC No. 005 “Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) Uniform” 2. In view hereof, you are directed to adhere and comply with the new/amended designs and specifications and guidelines as detailed in the above-mentioned resolutions. Full implementation shall be in effect by 01 January 2017. 3. Copy of the aforementioned resolutions can be viewed and downloaded at www. bff yv.ph. 4. For strict compliance and widest dissemination. RODRIGO R ABRAZALDO CSUPT (DSC) BFP Officer-in-Charge, BFP/ Deputy Chief for Administration Republic of the Philippines Department of the Interior and Local Government Bureau of Fire Protection NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS ‘Agham Road, Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City BFP UNIFORM COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO, 004 ‘A RESOLUTION FORMALLY RECOMMENDING TO THE CHIEF, BFP, THE APPROVAL FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE BFP LOGO, COAT OF ARMS, BFP NATIONAL PATCH, PINS AND BUTTONS, FLAGS AND STAR RANKS STANDARDS, CAP DEVICE, CHEVRONS, SHOULDER BOARDS AND LOOPS AND BUCKLE WHEREAS, by virtue of Bureau Order No. GOM No. 2015-070 dated 02 October 2015, the BFP Uniform Committee has been reconstituted as the sole body designated to conduct researches, develop designs and formulate policies on BFP Uniforms including its insignias, badge and other accoutrements to be worn by the uniformed personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP); WHEREAS, the BFP Uniform Committee upon the guidance of the Chief, BFP, commits to improve the image of the agency by developing the new BFP Logo, coat of arms, BFP national patch, pins and buttons, flags and star ranks standards, cap device, chevrons, shoulder boards and loops and buckle in sync with the mission and goals of the agency towards modernization. WHEREAS, SUPT RANDOLPH V BIDES presented the proposed designs and specifications for the new BFP Logo, coat of arms, BFP national patch, pins and buttons, flags and star ranks standards, cap device, chevrons, shoulder boards and loops and buckle to the members of the committee and was subsequently approved by the Chairman, SSUPT CARLITO B OCENA; WHEREAS, the specifications, designs and symbols for the new BFP Logo, coat of arms, BFP national patch, pins and buttons, flags and star ranks standards, cap device, chevrons, shoulder boards and loops and buckle, are hereby presented as follows; WHEREAS, the logo and coat of arms and shall consist of the firefighters’ Malta Cross, an international symbol for firefighters that signifies endless SERVICE, selfless COURAGE and HONOR (also presented in the Official Seal ofthe BFP). The rays shall have representations essential to the fire service; Helmet and trumpet shall be on the upper ray which signifies dedication in fire prevention and suppression thereby giving alarm in times of emergency; the Star of life placed at the right side ray represents a life saving agency that provides emergency medical care services; the Fire Code & Magnifying glass at the lower ray signifies the law which the BFP enforces without favour and consideration. It also represents continuous Fire Safety Education and conduct thorough investigation on fire occurrences and giving appropriate penalties to those who violate. The Crossed (tied) axe and eight rings at the left side ray represent the search and rescue services which symbolize teamwork and coordination with other agencies. The Red, Yellow, White and Blue Diamond signify the FP Uniform Committee Wo 001 iy 1[Page 9 and Blue Diamond signify the Hazardous Material Response and Management team of the BFP. The centre of the Malta Cross is the image of Lapu-Lapu which signifies bravery, leadership and heroism; the BFP pillars connect the 4 main tasks of the organization being strengthened by the middle pillar, the good governance; and the 18 laurel leaves symbolizes honour and represent the 18 regions of the Philippines and; the Philippine Flag colours in a circle represents Nationalism; WHEREAS, the BFP coat of arms and BFP logo has 3 STARS representing the Philippines’ three (3) major islands: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao; the text BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION holds the name of the agency while Save Lives and Properties underneath is the motto of the BFP; and the text PHILIPPINES represents nationalism, international Identity, and the home of the best firefighters; WHEREAS, the colour red represents leadership; for dedication’ trustworthiness; navy blue! light blue is for service; ash gray is for selflessness; and green for triumph; THE BFP LOGO ‘BFP Uniform Committee No. 001 2lpage 9 BP Uniform Committee No, 004 THE BFP COAT OF ARMS LH BFP COAT OF ARMS COLOURS | RED LEADERSHIP | YELLOW DEDICATION/ TRUSTWORTHINESS, | NAVY BLUE/ LIGHT BLUE: SERVICE | ASH GRAY, SELFLESSNESS GREEN STRIUMPHANT _ - eae Firefighter's cross Represents an emblem of dedicated SERVICE, selfless (MALTA CROSS) ‘COURAGE and infinite HONOR to the organization and country (also presented in the Official Seal of the BFP). FOUR MAIN RAYS Represents bravery, compassion, courage and loyalty to duty. EIGHT SUB-RAYS Represents perseverance, loyalty, dexterity, explicitness, observation, tact, sympathy, gallantry (eight points of Malta cross). FIRE HELMET = & [Represents commitment to fire prevention and TRUMPET suppression, Giving alarm distress signals in times of emergency. | FIRE CODE of _ the | Represents Fire Safety Education, Enforcement & Philippines! Magnifying | Engineering. Conduct of thorough investigation of fire Glass occurrences and filing of appropriate actions to violators. CROSSED AXE (tied) and EIGHT RING coordination. } RED, WHITE, BLUE AND | Represents hazardous Materials response and YELLOW DIAMOND management | LAPU-LAPU The BFP PILLARS. 18 LAUREL LEAVES Represents the Philippine hero exemplifying leadership. | Represents the BFP pillars connects the 4 main tasks of | the organization strengthened by the middle pillar, the pillars of good governance. Represents honor and the 18 regions of the Philippines. 3 STARS Represents the Philippines’ three (3) main islands Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. J | |BUREAU OF __ FIRE | Representation in the banner, the name of our beloved PROTECTION (BFP) agency in navy blue background. Represents search and rescue services, teamwork & | Save Lives and Properties Represents the BFP motto. Philippine Flag color in circle (red, white, blue) Represents nationalism. PHILIPPINES (text) BFP Uniform Committee No 001 Represents nationalism, international Identity, and the home of the best firefighters. 4[Pos 1 THE BFP NATIONAL PATCH UNIFORM COLOR 4in, Oo PINS AND BUTTONS. ‘SHOULDER BOARD PIN FOR STAR RANKS IN SOLID GOLD. DRESS BLUE SUTTON {BFP Uniform Committee No 004 Stee ak BEP Uniform Committee No 004 FLAGS AND STAR RANKS STANDARDS THE BFP COLOR STANDARD RED SILK, EMBROIDERED COAT OF ARMS WITH THICK 2” TUSSEL EDGES. 6lea i* WHEREAS, the BFP cap seal should be 6x5 cm for male cap device and 4.5x3.5 om for female and the design should be embossed with gold and silver colours; CAP DEVICE- SILVER AND GOLD Gold & Silver ~ for cap device Metal for Pershing cap Embossed Embroidery for Ball cap ‘FP Uniform Committee No 001 GOA CHEVRON (NCO) [BFP Uniform Committee No 004 DRESS BLUE CHEVRON (NCO) Fo2 FO3 SFO. SFO2 SFO3 > FOL SFO4 BEP Uniform Committee No 001 2% SHOULDER BOARDS SINSP INSP SsUPT csupT Might be =“ BFP Uniform Committee N@ 001 solPae SHOULDER LOOPS saver RESFO NESFO INSP SINSP CINSP CSUPT OR DDGEN OGEN BFP Uniform Committee No 001 uy Buckle for pants and skirts Fock btors fortenae Buklespeceton home) Sener feltpeicaton chrome) yy Dackbet Ohromebettp ‘FP Uniform Committee No 0041 wIPage 13 WHEREAS, the Committee unanimously agreed to recommend to the Chief, BFP the new designs and specifications of the new BFP Logo, coat of arms, BFP national patch, pins and buttons, flags and star ranks standards, cap device, chevrons, shoulder boards and loops and buckle, and to amend the same at the National Historical Institute (NHI); WHEREFORE, the Committee Resolves, as it is hereby RESOLVED, that based on the aforecited discussions, the BFP Uniform Committee strongly recommends for the approval and implementation of the new BFP Logo, coat of arms, BFP national patch, pins and buttons, flags and star ranks standards, cap device, chevrons, shoulder boards and loops and buckle. Done this 19th day of January 2046 at the Bureau of Fire Protection, National Headquarters, Quezon City, Philippines. SFO2 Joy ‘Campomanes ‘SFO4 Ror P Natog NOR Represefitaii Q ‘AN C BOLITO Member : Z FICINSP RI SALVADOR JR FICINSP PETE! FPSEAN ANTHD NY T ATUP Member Member FIs RAI ‘Ss ber Chairman APPROVEDMISAPPROVED: FIDIR ark SM ca, CEO VI Chief, BFP BFP Uniform Cammittes No 004 aPage 13 Republic of the Philippines. Department of the Interior and Local Government Bureau of Fire Protection NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS ‘Agham Road, Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City BFP UNIFORM COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 002 ‘A RESOLUTION FORMALLY RECOMMENDING TO THE CHIEF, BFP THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE BFP BALL CAP FOR THE TACTICAL OR DELTA UNIFORM WHEREAS, by virtue of Bureau Order No. COM No. 2015-070 dated 02 October 2015, the BFP Uniform Committee has been reconstituted as the sole body designated to conduct researches, develop designs and formulate policies on BFP Uniforms including its insignias, badge and other accoutrements to be worn by the uniformed personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP); WHEREAS, the BFP Uniform Committee upon the direction of its Chairman, SUPT CARLITO B OCENA and guidance of the CHIEF, BFP, DIRECTOR ARIEL A BARAYUGA, CEO VI intends to initiate a makeover of the BFP Ball Cap to be worn by all Personnel when wearing the Tactical or DELTA Uniform; WHEREAS, the new BFP Ball Cap has distinct appearance when wom by BFP officers and personnel, WHEREAS, the final proposal of the new BFP Ball Cap for the Tactical or Delta Uniform was recommended based on several presentations made by SUPT RANDOLPH V BIDES. WHEREAS, the specifications and designs of the said BFP Ball Cap for the ‘Tactical or Delta Uniform are hereby presented as follows; He BEP BALL CAP. Midnight blue Embroidered with gold and silver Attached with Cap device BEP text at the back (glow In the dark) BFP Uniform Committee No. 002 a[page 3 A BD BD InsP SINSP, cINSP suPT SSUPT csupT DIR DDGEN DGEN WHEREAS, the technical specifications illustrated above shall be the official reference for the production of the BFP Ball Cap; WHEREAS, the prescribed BFP Ball Cap shall be the head gear for the Tactical or Delta Uniform and it shall be worn by all uniformed personnel assigned in the lined uniistation/office nationwide during "Heightened Alert’ status or on the account of national emergencies and other similar situations, WHEREAS, the prescribed BFP Ball Cap must be obtained only from legitimate supplier/s who shall first present their prototype product for the perusal, evaluation and approval of the Committee before accreditation is granted; WHEREAS, the Committee shall, in no case, declare any legitimate person or entity as a "duly-accredited supplier” within the context of this resolution, without strictly adhering to the specifications provided herein. Anything made not in conformity with the specification is unprescribed. WHEREAS, Revocation of the certificate of accreditation or blacklisting of supplier/s as the case may be, shall be initiated by the committee without prejudice to the filing of appropriate administrative charges against BFP officer/personnel who will facilitate, accept and or distribute unprescribed BFP Ball Cap; WHEREFORE, the Committee RESOLVES, as it is hereby RESOLVED, to recommend to the Chief, BFP the approval of the amended BFP Ball Cap and its subsequent inclusion in the existing sets of uniforms for all uniformed personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). ‘BFP Uniform Committee No 002 2|Page 3 Done this 49th day of January 2046 at the Bureau of Fire Protection — National Headquarters, Agham Road, Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Diliman, Quezon City. SFO2 Joy Che Campomanes NOR Repre: F/INSP VIC AYAPEN JR Fi EEVEN RYAN C BOLITO. Member Member \ FIINSP DOMINIC R SALVACION rising fie LINTH Member Member FICINSP Rj SALVAD JR F/CINSP PETER SEAN ANTHONY T ATUP Member Member FISSUPTCARL Chairman APPROVEDAISAPPROVED: FIDIR art Buca, CEO VI Chief, BFP BFP Uniform Committee No 002 a|Pag Republic of the Philippines Department of the Interior and Local Government Bureau of Fire Protection NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. ‘Agham Road, Sitio San Roque, Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City BFP UNIFORM COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO.003 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE BUSH JACKET, PANTS AND SKIRT FOR OFFICERS AND GENERAL OFFICE ATTIRE (GOA) FOR NON-OFFICER RANKS (NORs) OF THE BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION WHEREAS, by virtue of Bureau Order No. COM No. 2015-070 dated 02 October 2015, the BFP Uniform Committee has been reconstituted as the sole body designated to conduct researches, develop designs and formulate policies on BFP Uniforms including its insignias, national patches, badge and other accoutrements to be worn by the uniformed personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection; WHEREAS, being a uniformed organization where discipline is vital and judged, in part by the manner in which BFP member wears a prescribed uniform. Therefore, a neat and well- groomed appearance of a firefighter whether in or not in uniform, on or off duty is fundamental to the organization and contributes to the building of its pride and image; WHEREAS, the Uniform Committee, upon the guidance of the Chief, BFP, commits to improve the image of the BFP personnel through its uniform. Hence, the Committee among its many projects came up with a proposal for a revised design and technical specifications for BFP Bush Jacket and Skirl/Pants for Officers and General Office Attire (GOA) for NORs; WHEREAS, having a standard BFP Bush Jacket, Skirt and Pants for Officers and GOA for NORs to be worn during all official business transactions of the BFP and during its regular working days shall impose the authority of the agency in implementing and enforcing its laws to its constituents with respect, honor and dignity; WHEREAS, SUPT RANDOLPH V BIDES presented to the Chairman. SSUPT CARLITO B OCENA and to the members of the Committee in one of its regular meetings, the proposed revised design of the Bush Jacket and Skir/Pants for Officers and the GOA for NORs uniforms discussing in detail its technical specifications and make, especially, its fabric, color and the modifications from its prior designs; WHEREAS, the Bush Jacket, Skirt/Pants for Officers and GOA for NOR uniforms shall have its appearance and technical specifications as hereby proposed; General Description: The Bush Jacket, Skirt and Pants for BFP Officers and General Officer Attire (GOA) for NOR shall be in midnight blue color. The pants for men and skirt for ladies shall have a black satin piping on its sides as properly described in its specifications, to wit; BFP Uniform Committee No 003 i[page of 5 Revised Bush Jacket Uniform for BFP Officers (Midnight blue color) Technical Descriptions: BFP OFFICERS BUSH JACKET LW lf i I oe

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