SPECIAL RESCUE FORCE

The Special Rescue Force will be the centre of innovation and development in modernized fire rescue service of the Philippines.

Vision

VISION

MISSION

Mission

We commit to provide the best service, capable to perform fire safety, search & rescue and advance pre-hospital care with the aid of K-9 search and rescue and advance technology-based search and rescue equipment in times of any disasters and emergencies thru Land, Marine, and Air responses.

Objectives

1. Organize and establish the whole Organizational Structure of the BFP Special Rescue Force (SRF) and its five (5) functional groups (SRF Brigade , MFSAR, HFSAR, K9 SAR, and Paramedics);

2. To incorporate Basic Rescue Techniques (BRT) trained and active Special Rescue Unit (SRU) personnel of the different region to the SRF;

3. To make an inventory of current SRU personnel and equipment that will become the initial human and equipment resource of the SRF;

4. To have a formal activation of the different SRF Battalions nationwide, the six battalions in areas and; the companies in every region.

5. Establish SRF Training School and develop an SRF Foundation Course and other appropriate training needed for the SRF Personnel.

Concept of Implementation (Three (3) Phases)

First phase covers the inventory of Basic Rescue Techniques (BRT) graduates and active Special Rescue Unit as well as existing Search and Rescue (SAR)/HazMat/CBRN tools Equipment and Accessories, watercraft and vehicles, and determining BRTC graduates who opt to join the SRF.

2nd Phase covers the activation of the SRF Battalion, Company, and Appointment and designation of All SRF Personnel. Transfer of SAR/Hazmat/CBRN tools Equipment & Accesories, watercraft and vehicles to the different SRF Company. Reallocation of preventive maintenance fund to different SRF Company. Secure lot donations/ usufract for permanent SRF camps/Headquarters.

Concept Plan

3rd Phase covers the 100% operational capacity of the different SRF Brigades by increasing their manpower. Provision of equipment based on the BFP MOdernization Program and Knowledge and skill enhancement

Coordination

PNP Maritime Group- the conduct of RBOC-HSTW Class 01-2020BFP (MGSWOS, Brgy. Solo, Mabini, Batangas) as of Nov. 25 to Dec. 18 2020

Coast Guard/Phil Air Force/PNP SAF Air Unit- Letter Request for Maritime and Pilot Training

Phil Air Force- Zoom meeting regarding the conduct of Pilot Training

Coordination with other Agencies

PNP SAF Air Unit- Face to Face Meeting with PNP SAF Air Unit for Pilot Training on 0900H 22 January 2021,

CAAP- Zoom Meeting regarding the request for Possible location of Hangar

CAAP/Navy- to conduct site inspection of the possible BFP Aircraft Hangar (Sangley Point, Cavite) as of May 4, 2021

Specialized Trainings

Trainings Conducted

• Basic Rescue Training Course (6) completed & (3) on deck
• Rubber Boat Operations Course & High Speed Tactical Watercraft Course (1)
• DTRA Principles of Decontamination (1)

as of May 4, 2021

Priority

Programs, Activities and Projects

Procurements

Procurement of SRF Rescue Equipment amounting to P14,500,000.00 under the GAA 2020 Fund

1. Flexible stretcher

2. Stretcher floatation kit

3. Quadpod

4. Tent

Delivery and Distribution of SRF Go Bags to the activated SRF Brigades in their respective regions.

As of now these regions was able to received the SRF GO BAG

Distribution of Go Bags

Approval of the SRF Organizational Structure

RECOMMENDATIONS

Approval of SRF Comprehensive Modernization Plan

b. ORGANIZATIONAL OUTPUT 2 (OO2) - RESPONSE TO DISASTER AND OTHER CALAMITIES

a. COLLAPSED STRUCTURE SEARCH AND RESCUE

g. SWIFT WATER SEARCH AND RESCUE

h. MARINE FIRE SEARCH AND RESCUE

b. HAZMAT/ CBRNE RESPONSE

i. FOREST FIRES RESPONSE

Organizational Output 2

c. HIGH ANGLE SEARCH & RESCUE

j. AVIATION MISSION RESPONDS

d. TRENCH SEARCH AND RESCUE

k. OTHER EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE

e. ELEVATOR RESCUE

f. URBAN/ MOUNTAIN SEARCH AND RESCUE

Pre-Modernization Plan CY 2021

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Proposed location for SRF Main Headquarters will be at the allocated lot at Clark, Angeles City, Pampanga, and each region must identify a suitable location for the Regional Headquarters intended for the company that will be activated.

A proposed SRF Station design was first introduced by Region 10. It has a 3-storey building intended to house the responders with an eighteen (18) meters high rappelling tower. SRF Regiment/ Battalion / Company Headquarters shall identify possible areas within the vicinity for hangar construction.

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TRAININGS

Basic Rescue Technique Course will be modified into a 45-day SRF Foundation Course. In coordination with Budget Division, the SRF submitted its request for Inclusion of SRF trainings for the Training funds.

1. Basic Rescue Technique Course – 1 batch

2. Training for Instructors- 2 batches

3. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for existing equipment- 2 batches

SRF also proposed and introduced to higher office the training package for Basic Helicopter Pilot Training and Basic Aircraft Maintenance Course.

Training/Course Budgetary Requirement

• Basic Helicopter Pilot Training (12 pax) P 33,097,456.25
• Basic Aircraft Maintenance Course (30 pax) P 3,504,290.00
• Basic Helicopter Pilot Training Selection Process for aspirant Helicopter Pilots P 100,000.00

The SRF also targeted to have second batch of Rubber Boat Operations Course- High Speed Tactical Water Craft Training for year 2021.

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a. ACTIVATION OF QUICK RESPONSE COMPANY AND IDENTIFICATION OF SRF REGIMENTAL, BATTALION AND COMPANY HEADQUARTERS

b. PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENT THRU 2021 BUDGET

SRF source of fund

1. 2020 Surplus fund,

2. 2021 BFP GAA Fund,

3. BFP Congressional (Senate Fund)

Road Map