MMDA opens fire lane on EDSA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) opened the 4th lane of Edsa to fire trucks.

The motorcycle lane in EDSA will also now serve as the designated fire lane for all fire trucks when responding to a fire incident.

MMDA, in cooperation with the BFP, conducted a fire drill along EDSA-Boni Avenue area in Mandaluyong City on April 2 to demonstrate the use of the fire lane.

“The public should understand that when they hear the siren, they should give way to emergency vehicles,” MMDA officer in charge and general manager Tim Orbos said.

Moreover, MMDA supervising officer for operations Bong Nebrija said on Sunday that this dry run will be evaluated to see if it could also be effective on the motorcycle lanes of other major highways.

BFP National Capital Region Regional director Wilbero Kwan Tiu said that these designated fire lanes are also now considered as a no parking zone. Violators will face penalties in violation of the Fire Code of the Philippines.

This project will allow fire trucks to respond to fire emergencies faster especially during the rush hour, he added.

Source: inquirer, gmanetwork