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Friday, September 30, 2005
Federation Fire celebrates 37 years of public service
FEDERATION Fire, one of the fire prevention organizations in Iloilo City is celebrating its 37th anniversary Friday.
Several events are slated for this momentous occasion. At 4 p.m., the Federation Fire will have a motorcade around the city. At 5:30 p.m., the blessing of the newly renovated fire station at Mabini Street and the newly acquired tanker fire truck will be held. Tan Teck Wan of the International Builders Corporation donated the said fire truck.
At 7 p.m., a dinner and induction of the officers and directors for 2005 to 2007 will take place.
The new officers are: Ramon Cua Locsin, president; Alfonso Tan, executive vice president; Roberto Chua, Reynaldo Navarro, John Woo, Tan Cheng Gee, vice presidents; John Lo Kee, secretary; Valentino Chua, assistant secretary; Francisco Sio, treasurer; Raymund Go, assistant treasurer; and Walter Uy, fire chief.
The directors are Eusebio Syching, Vicente Go Pun, Peter Chua, Oscar Chua, Rodolfo Tiu, Lee Chuan, Eddy Ong, Nelson So, Wilson Cua Locsin, Diong Sun Do, Rex Chua, Vince Alistair Tiu, James Ang, Antonio Chua, Felix Uy,Lucio Lim Son Hue, Antonio Jon, Harry Yap, Demetrio Tan, Antonio Ang, Valentin Go, Jess Sio, Alberto Ong, Edgar Sia, Ian Eric Pama and Leong Coo.
Federation Fire's birth came in the 1960s when a big fire engulfed three quarters of Iloilo City. Such tragedy has made Ilonggos, most especially the founders, realize that something has to be done to protect lives and properties.
The organization, which was originally called the Iloilo Filipino Chinese Fire Federation Association Incorporated (Filchifp), has more than 50 active volunteer firefighters.
The association is under the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Panay (FFCCCI).
The Federation Fire modernized the fleet and its firefighting equipment starting with the first acquisition of Fire Engine No. 6.
Since then, they continuously upgraded their firefighting gear.
At present, President and City Councilor Ramon Cua Locsin, Fire Chief Walter Uy have contributed tremendously in the continuous modernization of the fleet with fund-raising campaigns, subsequently boosting the morale of the volunteers by raising needed funding for Iloilo City's premier volunteer fire fighting unit.
Plans are in the pipeline to expand the service of the Federation Fire to include Rescue Operations and Medical Emergency Crews tied to the local communications company so that when the time comes for their service to be needed again they are not just merely a call away but with the advancement of Mobile Phone Technology they will now be as we may borrow as often heard and read expression, "A text away".
Federation Fire's hotline is 337-9760.
It also has a group texting capacity to ensure that fire calls are acted upon immediately.
Once a fire call is made, all volunteers are made aware of this. They also have a 2-way radio transceivers and this is expected to be functional for 24 hours.
The firefighters reveal that there are challenges in the life that they chose. What eases their tiredness is when people thank them for saving lives and properties.
In fact, Federation Fire reaps praises, citations and awards from cause oriented civic groups and local government units for its unwavering dedication. To its benefactors and supporters, the Federation Fire credits it success to you.
Thank you.
To get to know more about Federation Fire, visit the website at www.federationfire.org
(September 30, 2005 issue)
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