Olongapo firefighters and
emergency response teams joined the Bureau of Fire Protection in its nationwide
unity walk that ushered in the celebration of Fire Prevention Month.
Presidential Proclamation No.
115-A mandates the celebration of Fire Prevention Month every year, aimed at
raising the level of public awareness on ways to prevent fires and save lives
and properties.
With the theme “ Sunog at
Sakuna ay Paghandaan, Kalikasan ay Pangalagaan nang Matamasa ang Pag-unland ng
Bayan,” this year’s celebration focuses on
the conduct of an intensive information campaign on how to prevent and
fight fires.
Aside from the fire safety
reminders that will be aired daily from March 1 to 31 at local radio stations,
the BFP has also lined up the following activities:
MAR 04 BERONG BUMBERO
SA PAARALAN (FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS
CAMPAIGN ON ELEM/PRE-SCHOOLERS)
MAR 08-SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES IN
THE FIRE PREVENTION MONTH PHOTO CONTEST
MAR 11 – 15 FIRE
DRILL AND LECTURES IN HIGH SCHOOLS AND OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS
MAR 12 – 14 3-DAY
FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE
MAR 18 - 22 UGNAYAN SA BARANGAY WITH HOUSE TO
HOUSE FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION FOR SINGLE
AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS
APR 01 CULMINATING ACTIVITY/ MASS/ AWARDING OF PRIZES
Meanwhile, here are a few
useful tips to prevent fire:
1. Matches/flammable liquids/lighters/other
combustible materials should be properly stored, kept away from children and
pets, or disposed of completely;
2. Candles or lighted mosquito coils
should never be left unattended, and should be placed away from curtains,
paper, and other materials that easily catch fire;
3. Cigarette butts should be properly put
out before disposing of them in trash bins;
4. Electrical wiring should be regularly
checked by a licensed electrician;
5. Unplug appliances not in use;
6. Fire extinguishers should be placed in
easily accessible places and everyone at home or in the office should know how
to use them;
7. Fire drills, which include escape
routes and mitigation measures, should be held regularly.
8. In the event of fire, one should know
what immediate steps to take to keep it from spreading. Small fires may be
extinguished by smothering the flame to keep it from spreading. Small fires may be extinguished by smothering
the flame with a non-flammable item like a pot cover or a dampened towel or
blanket.
9. Water should be used only for
non-electrical fires and fires not caused by gasoline and similar combustible
fluids. In the face of apparent danger, one should quickly run to a safe place
and allow trained fire fighters to handle the situation.
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