History
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In the 1960’s, fire fighting teams in the Philippines were only a handful, with no advanced equipments to speak of. More often than not, the victims could only watch helplessly as the fires engulf their homes and properties.
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March 01, 1976: 5 active fire-fighting groups in the community united under the name Association of Philippine Volunteer Fire Brigades, Inc. They were:
- South San Nicolas Fire Prevention Association, Inc.
- Pasay Volunteer Fire Brigade
- Manila Zone 28 North Binondo Fire Prevention Association
- East Binondo Fire Prevention Association
- New Market Merchants Association Fire Prevention Unit
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June 30, 1993: A Presidential Citation award was given to the Association for its services to the community by then President Fidel V. Ramos. -
On its 20th anniversary in 1996, the association reached another milestone as it established its first ever foundation, the Association of Philippine Volunteer Fire Brigades Foundation, Inc.
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October 30, 1999: A ground breaking ceremony for the Association’s headquarters was held at the building site, with the honorary Dr. Lucio Tan as the guest of honor. -
August 10, 2000: Ateneo de Manila University presented the Association with a Public Service Award for Pioneering and Exemplary Public Service. -
February 25, 2001: The Association Headquarters in Quirino, Manila, was finally completed and inaugurated.
