Bacolod City – The San Miguel Brewery Incorporated now has its own fire station, which is under the supervision of the Bacolod Fire Station, through a public-private partnership for fire safety and emergency response. Its inauguration was held recently.
The initiative, which was spearheaded by Enrico Mariano, assistant vice president and plant manager of San Miguel Brewery (SMB) Bacolod Brewery, reflects the company’s strong commitment to community safety and disaster preparedness, according to a statement issued by the Bureau of Fire and Protection.
During the inauguration, Fire Supt. Jenny Mae Masip, Bacolod City fire marshal, lauded the San Miguel Brewery for setting a pioneering example among private institutions.
Masip also expressed her appreciation for the company’s proactive efforts, particularly its willingness to have its fire brigade dispatched anytime to assist in fire emergencies beyond its premises.
“This initiative is truly commendable. San Miguel Brewery has demonstrated leadership and social responsibility by investing in fire protection not only for their facility but for the wider community as well,” she added.
Notably, the San Miguel Brewery Fire Brigade has a long-standing history, having been established in 1992, and continues to operate actively to this day—highlighting decades of dedication to fire safety and emergency response.
The BFP said in a statement that the establishment of the San Miguel Brewery Inc. – Bacolod Fire Station stands as a testament to the power of collaboration between the private sector and government agencies in strengthening fire safety infrastructure and ensuring faster, more efficient emergency response within the city. (Gilbert Bayoran via tvds photo by bfp)