19/11/2025
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) does not accredit, recommend, or endorse any specific brand, store, or distributor of fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment.
Official Policy: BFP Memorandum Circular No. 2016-016 explicitly states that the BFP does not recommend specific suppliers or brands.
Illegal Activity: Any BFP personnel who recommends a specific supplier or brand is engaging in unethical and illegal "corrupt practices". This is often done for a commission and is a form of bribery.
Focus on Compliance: The BFP's role is to ensure that fire safety equipment meets the requirements and standards set forth in the Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008 (RA 9514) and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (RIRR), not to promote a particular vendor.
What to Do If You Encounter This
If a BFP official or personnel recommends a specific supplier, you can report this act of impropriety to the proper authorities:
BFP National Headquarters: File a complaint directly with the BFP's Internal Affairs Service.
Government Hotlines:
Hotline 8888: The Presidential Complaint Center hotline.
BFP 3S (System for Speedy and Sensible Service) Hotline:
Globe: 09166450489
Smart: 09614504556
Viber: 09166450489
Telegram: 09614504556
E-mail: [email protected]
