2019

Caticlan Elementary School

Department of Education Division of

Aklan

1/5/2019
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FIRE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

CATICLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DepEd-Aklan)

Fire Emergency Action Plan

MARK ANTHONY G. APARICIO

District DRRM Coordinator

LIGAYA C. APARICIO
Principal

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TERMS AND DEFINITION

The following terms, abbreviations and definitions are used in this plan.

TERMS EXPLANATION

DEPED Department of Education

CES CATICLAN Elementary School

BFP Bureau of Fire Protection

MDRRMO Municipal Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office

DRRM Disaster and Risk Reduction Management

SP School Principal

DS District Supervisor

PNP Philippine National Police

FEAP Fire Emergency Action Plan

MRMMC Municipal Risk Reduction and Management Council

FEAP Emergency Response and Incident Management Plan

Assembly Area A safe pre-designated space where persons must assemble after evacuation

Command Post A place positioned out of harm’s way where key members of the FEAP
organization convene, issue directions to ERTs and the organization and make
plan of action re an emergency situation.

Emergency Any unplanned and unwanted event generated internally or externally, which
has caused or has potential to caused significant damage to the school
building/s, students, faculty and staff, utilities and equipment, the
environment that requires an immediate response

Emergency Response A structured organization of staff and officers that organizes and supervises
Team (ERT) the response and safe movement of students, faculty, staff and visitors in an
emergency

Emergency Response The person in charge and heads the Emergency Response Management
Coordinator Operations

Emergency Response The person in charge of the Emergency Response Teams (ERTs)
Commander/Team
Leader

Communications The person responsible for all external and internal communications
Officer

Liaison Officer The primary contact for agencies supporting the incident

Area/Floor Warden Person nominated to head the Emergency Response Team for specific work
area in the hotel

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Roll Call The person responsible for collating the details of those on site
Coordinator/Officer

Main Evacuation A place of safety outside or inside the school premises where persons
Point evacuating the building or the part are expected to assemble as part of the
School’s Fire Emergency Action Plan. This area is established to check that
persons are accounted for, to brief persons evacuated for future action, and
to prevent re-entry.

Evacuation Evacuation is the movement of people from immediate danger to safety in a

quick and safe manner

Evacuation Route The designated route to the final place of safety. To be maintained clear at all
times

First-Response Instructions and training in the method of operation and use of manually
Evacuation operated evacuation alarms and firefighting equipment on the hotel building
Instructions premises.

Etc….

DISTRIBUTION

Upon approval by Bureau of Fire Protection, each building or cluster of building heads will be
furnished with one (1) copy, and Admin Office (Principal and SDRRMO) will have two copies –
one(1) copy for the training and education of personnel and employees and one (1) copy for
record and documentation, respectively.

All faculty and staff must be informed and trained in the contents of the FEAP and will be also
incorporated as part of the orientation program of the new faculty members, staff and
students, and at least four times annually thereafter as required by Fire Code of the Philippines
of 2008 (RA 9514).

In coordination with the BFP, PNP, RC, MRMMC and other relevant government agencies and
NGOs, all employees must be trained in Fire Prevention, Evacuation and Fire Safety, First Aid
Training, Security Awareness, etc. This shall be documented in a training logbook.

ISSUE, REVISION AND RE-ISSUE

The initial issue of this FEAP has been reviewed by the Bureau of Fire Protection, Kalibo Fire
Station, SDRRMO and School Principal to ensure it meets the requirements of the current Fire
Safety Requirements, DepEd policy and DRRM operational standards. The plan was approved
by BFP for use of Kalibo Pilot Elementary School premises. Evidence of initial review and
approval is by the signature on the cover sheet.

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In conjunction with the submission of the FEAP, the SDRRMO and School principal will
coordinate and facilitate an initial FEAP Workshop with faculty members and staff to discuss the
contents and application of the FEAP to facilitate the approval of the FEAP and agree the
proposed management measures and controls.

Revisions of this FEAP may be required annually and after all emergency situations to reflect
changing circumstances or identified opportunities for improvement. Revisions may result
from:
● Management Review

● Changes to the educational standard system

● Audit (either internal or by external parties)

● Complaints or non-conformance reports.

Revisions shall be reviewed and approved by the BFP and School administration prior to issue.
Updates to this FEAP are numbered consecutively and transmitted to holders of controlled
copies.

SCOPE

The provisions of this FEAP are applicable to all departments, divisions and personnel who
work, reside or that may be a visitor within the Caticlan Elementary School, Caticlan, Malay,
Aklan, Philippines during the time of an emergency.

INTRODUCTION

The objective of this FEAP is to create a coordinated and effective approach to an emergency
situation, utilizing maximum resources and trained personnel, allowing the normal business of
Caticlan Elementary School premises to continue with minimal interruption.

The FEAP has been created to deal with fire emergency to Caticlan Elementary School premises
and/or community.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this FEAP is to familiarize the faculty, staff, and students with policies and
procedures related to building operations and emergency operations, assign responsibilities
and prescribed procedures to protect and safeguard the faculty, staff, and students of Caticlan
Elementary School premises in the event of emergency that may occur.

Specifically, this FEAP aims to:

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1. Educate all Kalibo Pilot Elementary School faculty, staff, and students in all levels, in the
standard operating procedures in terms of proactive response in cases of fire of
emergency;
2. Standardize and established a uniform Fire Emergency Operating Procedures and
Emergency Response Team (ERT) in Kalibo Pilot Elementary School, Kalibo, Aklan;

PLANNING PRINCIPLES
FEAP is based on the following key principles:
1. Timely and accurate emergency situation assessment to assist in a balanced judgement
by the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
2. Clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
3. Reliable communications and reporting procedures.
4. Pre-planned administrative support.
5. Maintenance of the security of operations during an atmosphere of speculation and
rumour.
FIRE INCIDENT PLANNING AND RESPONSE
FIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANIZATION
Single Building

ROLE NAME Contact No/s.

Emergency Response Team Mrs. LIGAYA C. APARICIO

Leader

Assistant FERTL Mr. Mark Anthony G.Aparicio

Communication Mrs. Eden S. De la Cruz

Evacuation Mrs. Emelda D.AscaÑo

Medical Mrs. Ginky A.Casimero

Security and Traffic Mr. Jose Rudy O. Lorana

Search and Rescue Mr. Raymund Vincent O. Rojo

FF: Nozzle Man Mrs. Aguimar F. Cadapan

FF: Back-up Mrs. Melodie Taborda

FF: Lineman Mrs. Nenia Lorana

FF: Lineman Mrs. Emmie Jane Evangelio

Organizational Structure
(Fire Emergency Response Team for Single Building)

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Fire
Emergency LIGAYA C. APARICIO
Response
Team Leader
MARK ANTHONY G. APARICI0
Assistant
FERTL

Communicatio Security and Search and

Evacution Medical Fire Fighting
n Traffic Rescue

MS. EDEM S, DE LA MRS. EMELDA MRS. GINKY MR. JOSE RUDY MR. RAYMUND MRS. MARY CHEIZEL
CRUZ ASCANO A. CASIMERO LORANA VINCENT O. ROJO VALENCISA

FIRE BRIGADE MEMBERS POSITION AND ACTIONS DURING

FIRE OPERATIONLOCATION
POSITION FUNCTION

EMERGENCY SIGNAL CODES

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Signal codes below are the widely used emergency signal codes in commonly occurring
emergencies.

Emergency Code Immediate Response

(Always keep Calm and Don’t Panic)

FIRE Code 1

a. Discovery of
Report to the Telephone Operator. First
Suspected Fire Blue
Responders will investigate/verify.
(Incipient Stage)

b. Confirmed Small Fire Activate or Press the fire alarm; Inform

Orange
(Smoke appears) the FB/FFT; Fire Dept. to fight the fire

c. General Evacuation
(visible fire and heat Red Evacuation
building up)

Example: CODE 1 BLUE = Small fire emergency

FIRE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES

1. Witness reports/shouts/press alarm for fire emergency.

2. Fire Emergency Response Team Leader will proceed to the location of fire emergency to
investigate/respond.
3. FERTL will cascade information/command to other member of the FERT.
4. If fire emergency escalates or requires outside support, the entire ERT organization shall
be mobilized and emergency units of the government and neighboring establishments
are called to request their help.

STAFF PROCEDURES IN REPORTING A FIRE EMERGENCY

1. Remain calm. Do not panic.

2. Dial BFP number “911”,“143” or “160” and report the incident.
3. Provide the necessary information:
1. Caller’s Name
2. Telephone Number
3. Location/Landmark
4. Occupancy involved
5. Status of the fire emergency
6. What have you done so far to extinguish the fire

FIRE EMERGENCY EVACUATION ROUTES/MAP

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All students, faculty and staff are required to follow the safest route to the designated Main
Evacuation Points. FERT will be deployed to strategic routes to direct traffic and control
evacuation.

All changes to evacuation routes are to be recorded and shall be immediately informed to
school heads and the BFP.

COMMAND POST

Command post will be determining out of harm’s way for the FERT to convene, issue directives
to FERT members and make plan of action for the fire emergency.

The Command Post will be situated in safe and strategic location identified by the FERTL.

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

CES must have correct and readily available equipment that can effectively respond to fire
emergency.

Fire emergency equipment must be maintained through preventive maintenance procedures

(inspection and testing) in accordance with the BFP and manufacturer’s recommendation to
ensure that equipment is in ready condition for use.

These records are to be provided to _______

Inspection of fire emergency equipment shall be conducted on a monthly basis to ensure that
equipment is available and functioning properly.

FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL MEASURES

In order to control the risk of a fire, several measures must be taken. These include: The
enforcement of hot works permits. No hot work is to take place outside of a controlled hot
works zone without first seeking Fire Safety Clearance from BFP, completing a hot work permit
and following the correct procedure. Necessary procedures must be taken into consideration
that a fire spotter must be present with suppression devices in the event of a fire breaking out.

Scheduled electrical inspections of all machinery and wiring throughout the school. This is
conducted by ___________

The provision of portable firefighting equipment in line with the relevant codes (BFP Fire Safety
Code), laws and regulations of the Philippines.

All emergency equipment including portable fire extinguisher, hose reels, hydrants are
maintained and inspected by the Engineering/Maintenance Department personnel in
accordance with the relevant legislation and Philippine standards.

Current evacuation signs and diagrams for the building or site that are compliant to relevant to
the country’s legislation and appropriately located, in a conspicuous position, on each
evacuation route.

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TRAINING

Faculty, Staff and Students

All CES faculty and staff must be trained on fire emergency procedures.

This training should be done as part of CES safety training and shall include the following:

● Alarms and other emergency communications.

● Evacuation procedures including routes and assembly areas to be used.

● Initial emergency response actions

● Location of first-aid kits and identification of first-aid providers.

● Emergency response team members

Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) Coordinating Training

Fire Emergency Response Team members must receive specific training for the duties they are
to undertake. Training for emergency response team personnel will include relevant topics
related to their role including:

● Training in the content of the FEAP

● First aid and CPR for those identified as first aiders in this plan.

Emergency Evacuation and Response exercises are to be held as training activities to a schedule
prepared by DRRRMO Coordinator.

Evacuation Training

An initial evacuation drill will be conducted within three months at the initial issuance of FEAP,
and at intervals not exceeding 6 months.

FIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

Fire Emergency Coordination Procedures

Fire Emergency Situation

Fire Emergency response coordinator

ensures alarm is sounded and BFP is
contacted.

Building/Floor Marshall will advise

students, faculty and staff to assemble at
evacuation point. Establish contact with
emergency response coordinator

Establish contact with emergency response

coordinator.Ensure access for emergency
response vehicles.

Building/Floor Marshall make sure no

personnel are in their designated areas.
Advise emergency response coordinator
Department of Education
and proceed to assembly
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Return to hotel when advised by

emergency response coordinator.
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Response Procedure – Fire/ Medical

Emergency Situation

Is it safe to approach NO NO
an injured Can the area be
person/incident made safe
area

YES
YES
Ensure the area is safe, and then
assess the persons’ injuries

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE NOTE: If a person has received:

If safe to do so, attempt to extinguish the fire using An ELECTRIC SHOCK;

the appropriate fire fighting equipment.
A DEEP LACERATION;
DO NOT fight the fire if any of the following
conditions exist: A blow to the HEAD or NECK;
You have not been trained or instructed in use of a Suspected INTERNAL DAMAGE; POISONING;
fire extinguisher;
SNAKE or SPIDER BITE; or is
You do not know what is burning;
CONCUSSED or UNCONSCIOUS
The fire is spreading rapidly;

You do not have the proper equipment; You cannot

Suspended in a harness;
do so without your means of escape; You may Minor injury
inhale toxic smoke;
…then it is to be treated as a life threatening
Serious or injury andApply
the first aid and report
EMERGENCY injury
PROCEDURE is to
If the fire is not under control withinunknown
the first injury
20 be followed.
seconds, cease efforts and alert Hotel Fire Brigade.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Contact ERTL for decision

(Refer to the Evacuation and Fire Fighting Response Plan).

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Response Procedure – General Evacuation

Emergency Situation Identified

Notify FERT members

Ensure all students, faculty and staff are

alerted of the impending emergency

Contact the Emergency Response Coordinator,

inform/ brief and await further instructions.

YES NO
Evacuation
required

Secure the area and the school if Secure the area and the school if
safe to do so safe to do so

Assemble at evacuation point for Rectify/ Fix the problem

further instructions and account
for all students, faculty and staff.

Remain at evacuation point for

further instructions

Emergency over. All Clear given.

Return to normal school
operations.

Investigate, Report, Review

Adequacy of FEAP
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