LGUs receive new Hino firetrucks from the DILG

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), led by Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos, Jr., recently turned over 35 Hino fire trucks to various local government units (LGU) in a ceremony held at the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) National Headquarters.

"Through these fire trucks which will be distributed to 35 fire stations in key cities and municipalities all over the country, we will be able to bolster the BFP's capability to respond to fire incidents in their communities. We want to give our people a sense of safety and security." Abalos said.

The acquisition of new fire trucks is part of the BFP’s modernization program with the goal to meet the ideal ratio of one fire truck for every city or municipality. The recently turned over vehicles will be deployed to various LGUs covering five units for CALABARZON; four each for Ilocos, Bicol, and Eastern Visayas regions; three each for Central Luzon, Central Visayas and Northern Mindanao; Western Visayas and Zamboanga Peninsula were assigned two units each while Cagayan Valley, Davao, Caraga, and NCR will receive one each.

The new fire trucks feature the powerful Hino 500 Series 1625 (FG8J) with 240 HP output and 716 Nm torque, providing durability and reliability during the most demanding situations. The vehicles also carry a water tank with a 4,000-liter capacity, complete with a set of modern firefighting instruments aligned with Philippine fire service standards.

Hino's Total Support philosophy is an important benefit for emergency vehicles as it prioritizes maximized uptime while reducing costs. These types of vehicles must always be operational and are expected to perform in the most difficult circumstances. Hino's 360-degree customer service helps ensure unhampered operations through the availability of quality parts, training, repair, and maintenance.

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