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Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation Official

We serve… so that others may live
Hotline 161 Demetrio M. Cortes. Private hospitals have also connected with ERUF to provide ambulance service.

“We serve...so that others may live.”

This has always been the battle cry of Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation (ERUF), a battle cry that has echoed endlessly through decades of continued selfless service to the citizens of Cebu. On its twenty-fifth (25th) anniversary, ERUF has stayed true to its mission to provide a safer and more peaceful community through the service-oriented paramedic assistan

ce propelled by the spirit of volunteerism. Through the years, ERUF has been a reassuring presence in times of accidents and calamities; helping those in need and saving lives through a vast network of medical, rescue and rehabilitation, pre-hospital, and training services. The founding members of ERUF were former members of the emergency rescue arm of the Mandaue City Fire Department which was later known as Mandaue Emergency Rescue Unit or MERU; this emergency rescue unit was founded by then Mandaue City Mayor, Hon. After the EDSA Revolution in 1986, MERU members were replaced with new personnel due to a change in the administration; these displaced paramedics, together with other concerned citizens, formed ERUF to address the rescue and emergency needs of Metro Cebu. ERUF went through a crucible as it started with little monetary assistance available at the time. But the passion to save lives pushed the members to look for ways and means: equipment and vehicles were either restored junk materials or donations from generous supporters. The paramedics who worked in the initial stages went with no compensation at all; this reflected ERUF’s commitment to give its best no matter what the cost. Through the trying times ERUF continued to serve to be what it is today having modern vehicles and equipment like fully equipped trauma vans, fire trucks, search and rescue apparatus, a number of communication equipment, extrication equipment, and more than 10 ambulances strategically located in different parts of Metro Cebu. Cebu and Lapu-lapu City governments have a formal arrangement with ERUF to provide free emergency medical assistance to residents for a subsidy. Though ERUF is blessedwith monetary and non-monetary support of the government & of generous people, but the growing demands to keep a disaster-ready city still proves how ERUF continuously need support. Since 1986, ERUF has matured in memberships, achievements, experience, and assets. It has grown in terms of volunteers and members, the expansion of the scope if its services which is continuously being upgraded and the continuous effort to achieve and sustain financial stability. Its efficiency and compassionate service has received numerous accolades and citations from different local, national and international agencies. But the recognition comes second to ERUF’s only satisfaction: to provide a safer community through a service-oriented paramedic institution and ERUF is committed to continue to declare what it has always declared from the beginning: “We serve...so that others may live.”

16/05/2026

Ongoing fire at Tejero, Cebu City; Now raised to 3rd Alarm🔥

Major fire involving a residential area broke out at Sitio Silangan, Brgy. Tejero, Cebu City on Saturday evening, May 16, 2026. ERUF firefighters are now responding to the emergency.

STATUS UPDATE:
Raised to 3RD ALARM as of 7:09 p.m.
Fire UNDER CONTROL at 8:19 p.m.

via BFP Cebu City and ERUF Operations Team

15/05/2026

Ongoing fire at Brgy. Maguikay, Mandaue City🔥

A fire broke out at Admacor, Brgy. Maguikay, Mandaue City on Friday afternoon, May 15, 2026 at around 3:12 PM. ERUF firefighters of now en route to respond to the emergency.

Verifying exact location. Keep posted for more updates.

via ERUF Operations Team

27/04/2026

Ongoing fire at Apas, Cebu City🔥

ERUF Firefighters are currently en route to respond to a fire emergency involving a residential area reported at Sitio Baca, Apas, Cebu City on Monday morning, April 27, 2026.

ERUF Engine 36 and Mobile 24 dispatched.

STATUS:
ON PROGRESS as of 10:04 AM
Fire UNDER CONTROL as of 10:28 AM

Keep posted for more updates.

| via ERUF Operations Team

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05/04/2026

04/04/2026

Multiple fire emergencies in one day 🔥

Another major fire broke out in Brgy. Ermita, Cebu City on Saturday evening, April 4, 2026, marking the fourth fire incident responded to by ERUF today.
We urge everyone to stay alert, keep a safe distance, and give way to responding units.

Keep posted for more updates.

| via ERUF Operations Team

04/04/2026

Ongoing fire at Lahug, Cebu City🔥

ERUF Firefighters are currently en route to respond to a fire emergency reported around La Guardia vicinity at Lahug, Cebu City, early evening of April 04, 2026 (Saturday).

ERUF Engine 44 and Mobile 11 dispatched.

STATUS:
ON PROGRESS as of 6:49 PM
FIRE OUT as of 7:33 PM

Keep posted for more updates.

| via ERUF Operations Team

04/04/2026

A fire broke out at Sitio Calderohan, Brgy. Casuntingan, Mandaue City (around Ice Man - Cebu Cube Ice Corp) on Saturday afternoon April 04, 2026. ERUF Engine 44 and firefighters now en route to respond to the emergency.

STATUS:
ON PROGRESS as of 3:48 PM
FIRE OUT as of 4:09 PM

Keep posted for more updates.

| via ERUF Operations Team

04/04/2026

FIRE ALERT: ERUF Firefighters are currently responding to a commercial fire emergency reported near Speedmaster Marketing Inc., located at Jakosalem St., Brgy. Zapatera, Cebu City involving light and concrete materials, this Saturday noon, April 04, 2026.

STATUS UPDATE:
Raised to FIRST ALARM
Fire UNDER CONTROL as of 1:11 PM

Keep posted for further updates.

| via ERUF Operations Team

24/03/2026

Someone’s life may depend on what you do next. 🚑

Step into the frontlines of emergency care with our Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Course designed for those who are ready to respond when every second counts. Gain internationally recognized training, sharpen your critical decision-making, and become the calm in the chaos.

Led by ERUF, a proud NAEMT-accredited organization, this course ensures world-class standards in trauma care education, right here in your community.

Enroll now!
📅 Training Dates: June 3–4, 2026
🗓 Registration Deadline: May 30, 2026

24/03/2026

Ongoing fire at Buaya, Lapu-Lapu City🔥

A fire broke out at New Road Zone 6, Buaya Lapu- Lapu involving a residential area on Tuesday morning, March 24, 2026. ERUF Engine 44 and firefighters now en route to respond to the emergency.

STATUS:
ON PROGRESS as of 9:33 AM
RAISED TO 2ND ALARM as of 9:40 AM
FIRE UNDER CONTROL as of 9:44 AM

Keep posted for more updates.

via ERUF Operations Team

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