The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is among the various government agencies’ participants in the Philippine – United States year round strategic partnership training activities. Shown during the joint exercise, dubbed as “Tempest Wind” in Palawan on September 14, 2023 are BFP firefighters, enhancing their preparedness and response capabilities in the face of global threats.”Tempest Wind’s primary objective is to evaluate the local government units and other emergency responders’ readiness and capacity to respond to crises brought about by terrorist acts and other forms of violence with international implications. It further aims to assess the coordination and effectiveness of various agencies involved in counter-terrorism efforts. (Benjie J. Murillo / BFP Photo)