Republic of the Philippines

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY

Don Severino delas Alas Campus
Indang, Cavite

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Criminology Department

Course: CDIN 6 Fire Protection and Arson Investigation

Instructor: Marco Victor P. Mendoza
REPORTER: Cudal, Ruth Mae M.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
OVERVIEW

In a lesson on Safety Precautions, participants will gain comprehensive understanding on

the tips or safety measure when entering in a fire-damaged area. The lesson will also
discuss the wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and being aware of
potential hazards.

DISCUSSION

Safety Precautions refers to any measure that is undertaken to minimize the risk of damage
from fire to life or property.

1. Avoid breathing air contaminated by smoke odor and minimize your exposure to
contaminated areas.
2. If you need to enter a smoke damaged structure, wear proper personal protective
equipment, including a proper fitting respirator with a P-100 HEPA “high-efficiency
particulate air” filter designed to filter vapor or gasses (not a dust mask).
3. Do not allow children or pets to enter areas that have smoke odor, ash or soot. If
children or pets get soot or ash on their skin or hair, wash immediately with mild soap
and warm water.
4. Persons with heart or lung disease should not enter in an affected area.
5. Do not eat, drink, or breathe in anything that has been near the flames, smoke, soot,
or water used to put the fire out.
6. Avoid handling or coming in direct skin contact with items or materials affected by
smoke, soot, or ash. If you need to retrieve items damaged by smoke, wear proper
personal protection equipment, such as coveralls, eye protection, gloves, proper foot
wear, hardhat, etc.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

 Republic of the Philippines
CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY
Don Severino delas Alas Campus
Indang, Cavite

HELMET

The helmet protects the firefighters’ heads from objects or debris falling from above. The
wide rear bill of the helmet was designed to prevent hot water and hot embers from reaching
the firefighter’s neck or falling down the inside of their coat.

HOOD

Face and neck shrouds for firefighting provide a barrier between the heat and elements and
the firefighter. Shrouds offer a better way to beat the heat while still providing adequate heat
deflection and inflamed airborne debris.

FACEMASK

Firefighting face masks provide protection from the smoke, debris, and embers present in
fire operations.

SCBA

Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is used to protect firefighters against oxygen

deficiency, dust, gases, and vapors. It is a foundation tool that provides the greatest amount
of airway protection from toxic gas resulting form the fire.

GLOVES

Gloves used should be designed to protect your hands against blisters, cuts, scratches, and
minor burns during routine firefighting.

BOOTS

Gloves used should be designed to protect your hands against blisters, cuts, scratches, and
minor burns during routine firefighting.

ESSENCE OF PPE

Structural firefighting PPE is designed to protect the firefighter from immense heat generated
by fires burning within enclosed areas, as well as protect them from threats (including
potential hazards, like flying debris, toxic gases and other poisonous substances) of falling
man-made objects and structures.

References:

 https://socoemergency.org/recover/returning-to-your-home/
 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/88243-tips-to-protect-yourself-during-
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