RA 8251: Charter of the City of Las Piñas

Section 45. The City Fire Marshal. —

  1. The city fire marshal must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Las Piñas, of good moral character, and a qualified fire marshal under Republic Act No. 6975, otherwise known as the PNP Law.

  2. The city fire marshal shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

  3. The city fire marshal shall be under the direct supervision of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, shall take charge of the City Fire Station and shall:

    1. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, implement the same particularly those which have to do with fire prevention, control and management, and projects which the city mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;

    2. Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the city mayor on all matters related to fire services in the City;

    3. Be in the front line in the development of measures for fire protection, prevention and suppression, rescue and evacuation, and other services intended for the safety and security of life and property in the City; and

    4. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as provided for under Republic Act No. 6975, otherwise known as the PNP Law, Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law, ordinance or relevant Department of the Interior and Local Government's rules and regulations.