Assessment of the bureau of fire protection service in the national capital region

The study analyzed the services of the Bureau of Fire Protection in the National Capital Region. The researcher employed mixed-method research using qualitative and quantitative designs. The researcher both used document analysis and statistical data analysis in the data. This study utilized a document analysis form of research that uses a systematic procedure to analyze documentary evidence and answer some research questions. The qualitative part, the document analysis, applies to problem number one, which sought to identify the Bureau of Fire Protection services in the National Capital Region. On the other hand, the Likert Scale and weighted mean, which fall under the quantitative methods, was used for problems numbers two and three. Problem statement number 2 assessed the services in terms of fire prevention, fire suppression, fire investigation and intelligence, and emergency medical or rescue services. Problem statement number three identified the problems encountered by the Bureau of Fire Protection in performing its services in NCR.

Findings of the study showed that fire prevention, fire suppression, fire intelligence and investigation, and emergency rescue and medical services are being conducted by the BFP of the National Capital Region and effectively undertake their functions and roles in their operations. Further, all of the areas of services of the Bureau of Fire Protection in the NCR are Highly Implemented. It was further revealed that the lack of resources and technological advancements in firefighting was the main problem identified by the combined responses of the BFP personnel and the Barangay Officials.