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BFP on blue alert starting Dec. 17, red alert from Dec. 23-Jan. 2
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) will implement elevated alert levels, "code blue" starting December 15 and "code red" from December 23 to January 2, in preparation for the upcoming holiday season.
A total of 32,000 BFP personnel will be deployed nationwide during this period.
During "code blue," 50% of personnel are required to be on duty for emergency preparations.
"Code red" status requires 100% attendance of personnel who will stay in their offices or stations for 24-hour monitoring.
The deployed personnel will focus on ensuring fire trucks and ambulances are accessible, conducting fire safety inspections, and monitoring community areas where fireworks displays are planned.
Additionally, the BFP will deploy its First Aid Service Teams to assist during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
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