The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s appointment of Fire Director Jesus Piedad Fernandez as the new chief of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).

Fernandez will assume office following his appointment last April 11, 2025 and will lead the modernization efforts of the Fire Bureau.

Prior to his appointment, Fernandez was designated by Secretary Remulla as officer-in-charge of the BFP following the mandatory retirement of former Fire Chief Louie Puracan last December 2024.

Fernandez served as BFP Director for Logistics in 2016, and Director for Comptrollership a year after. Additionally, he served as Regional Director of Region 4A for two years, Chief Directorial Staff, and Acting Deputy Chief for Administration in 2022.

He is a member of PNPA “Sandigan” Class of 1994, and has handled various offices in Region 2 and the National Capital Region. He was also City Fire Marshal of Tuguegarao and District Fire Marshal of Quezon City.

Original Article At: https://www.dilg.gov.ph/news/DILG-welcomes-PBBM-appointment-of-new-BFP-chief/NC-2025-1027