The Bureau of Fire Protection distributes 74 units 1000-gallon firetrucks to different cities and municipalities nationwide as part of the agency’s vision to establish a fire station with personnel and equipment in all cities and towns all over the country, particularly in far-flung areas as part of the BFP Modernization plan in creating a modern fire service fully capable of ensuring a fire-safe nation by 2034. The ceremonial distribution held on February 20, 2023 at the BFP National Headquarters Grounds in Quezon City is spearheaded by (inset photo) Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr., Chief BFP Director Louie S. Puracan, the BFP Command Group officials C. Supt. Jesus P. Fernandez, C. Supt. Wilberto Rico Neil A. Kwan Tiu, C. Supt. Manuel M. Manuel, Director for Logistics C. Supt. Vonrad Fernando B. Dobluis and other top officials.  (Benjie J. Murillo / BFP Photos)