A New Fire Station Takes Shape
BACOLOD - Construction has begun on a PHP45-million fire station inside The Upper East, adding an important public-safety facility to the growing township in Bacolod City. The two-story facility is being developed through a partnership between the Bacolod Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Megaworld, with more than 2,000 square meters of land provided for the project. Once completed, the station will be operated by the Chamber Volunteer Fire Brigade and will serve The Upper East as well as nearby communities. The facility is expected to accommodate around 20 emergency-response vehicles, including fire trucks and ambulances, allowing responders to have a dedicated base closer to areas that may require immediate assistance.
Designed for Emergency Response and Training
The planned fire station will include facilities intended to support both daily operations and firefighter preparedness. Its design features an operations command center, administrative offices, training and lecture rooms, sleeping quarters, lockers, exercise areas, a kitchen, and storage facilities. One of the key features will be a four-story drill tower, giving firefighters a dedicated space for training exercises and emergency-response simulations. The new facility will also complement the Chamber Volunteer Fire Brigade's existing fleet of fire trucks, ambulances, and other disaster-response vehicles deployed throughout Bacolod.
Strengthening Safety Alongside Township Growth
The fire station is part of the expanding public infrastructure within The Upper East, a 34-hectare mixed-use township that is being developed as a major business and lifestyle district in Bacolod. The development combines residential, office, retail, hotel, and public spaces, making emergency preparedness an increasingly important part of the area's growth. Another public-safety facility is also being planned within the township, with land being set aside for a future police station. Together, the planned fire and police facilities demonstrate how public infrastructure can develop alongside commercial and residential communities, helping create a safer and more prepared environment for residents, workers, businesses, and visitors.
