Country’s Leading Truck Manufacturer Isuzu has turned over the initial 74 units of fire trucks to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) as part of the government’s Fire Prevention Modernization Program.

In a recent ceremony held at the grounds of Camp Emilio Aguinaldo, BFP Chief Jose Embang Jr. and its officers led the presentation of the brand-new firetrucks to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. In his speech, Duterte said, “I hope that with these firetrucks, the BFP will be more capable and effective in ensuring the safety of our community and industry. I am confident that with the BFP’s leadership, we can further boost people’s confidence in their government and create an environment where our people can live and work in peace.”

Present during the event, were IPC’s President Hajime Koso and Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan (IML) General Manager Koichi Ito. “IPC, and the Isuzu brand in general, has always been on a mission to contribute to the society by providing the most durable, reliable trucks—may it be for building bridges, airports, and this time in protecting the community against fire. With the recent country situation—the big fire in the metro, ashfall and cleaning operations in CALABARZON and of course the upcoming Fire Prevention Month, we feel that these trucks may be in the right timing, as BFP now more than ever needs to continue to protect and serve the country against fire and other calamities,” said Koso.

The initial 74 Isuzu firetrucks are part of BFP modernization program procured and to be distributed to different regions nationwide.This program which aims to hire more firefighters, provide intensive training’s, and acquire modern fire truck and equipment to upkeep their operations.

The first batch of delivery includes, 54 units of Isuzu FVR34 trucks with body and equipment built by Hanseo, which is a 16-tonne truck that has a capacity to carry 1,000 gallons perfect for medium to heavy operations, powered by the 6HK1TCL engine. While the remaining 20 units of Isuzu CYZ52 trucks, were installed with body and equipment by Nanomedics, that can carry a total 2,500 gallons, powered by 6WG1TCN direct injection common rail engine.