Beboy hails fire station OK by SP

The existing fire station to be demolished to give way to a new structure.

MAYOR Eric C. Codilla applauded the 12th Sangguniang Panlungsod for approving the appropriation of P10 million for the construction of a new fire station. He said he understands the position of the opposition councilors who did not vote in favor of the measure on the belief that new fire trucks are more needed.

The mayor said he actually plans to purchase a fire truck but the issue on the ownership, management and control of the units should be resolved. For this reason, he has decided to acquire not just one but six fire trucks, but these will not be turned over to the Bureau of Fire Protection.

Instead, he will put up garages for the fire trucks near the district health centers in Linao, Valencia, Simangan, Mejia, Ipil and Curva. The locations are dispersed for quick response so that the fire truck nearest to the emergency will be the first to go to the site. The city will own, manage and operate the six fire trucks and will hire its own drivers and firefighters for this purpose. by Felix N. Codilla III