FIRE HAZARD

Prepared by: ERICHA D. BARID

 FIRE DETECTION DEVICES
1. SMOKE DETECTOR

• It is a device
that senses
smoke,
typically as an
indicator of fire.

• It gives very quicker response i.e.

within 30-50 sec.

• It require a flow of air in order

to work well.
2. HEAT DETECTORS

• It detects the
fires where there
is no smoke
activated by the
significant
increase of
temperature
associated with
fire.
3. FLAME DETECTOR

• It reacts to
the
movement
of flame.

• It is a sensor designed to
detect and respond to the
presence of flame and allow
flame detection.
TOP 5 Worst Fire Incidents in the
Philippines
1996 Last Dance at the Ozone Disco (Quezon City)

Cause of Fire: Unknown, believed to be electrical fire

Casualty: Out of 300, about 162 people perished

1975 Wig Factory Marikina

Cause of fire: highly flammable materials were

exposed to the fire.
Casualty: 42 workers are died while 79 were
severely injured.
2001 No Escape at the Manor Hotel Blaze (Quezon City)

Cause of fire: overheating of an air-

conditioning unit.
Casualty:75 died in the incident; 62 of which
died on site.
2015 Valenzuela Kentex Factory Disaster

Cause of fire:welding sparks

Casualty: 74 deaths
2017 NCCC Mall (Davao City)

Cause of fire: faulty electrical wiring due to

malpractice of the renovation of the mall's third
floor.
Casualty: 39 deaths
St. Lagundi 2, San Aquilino, Roxas Or. Mdo. Fire
Incident (2019)
What to do Before, During and After?
 BEFORE
With Your Family
• Know your evacuation routes,
transportation and a place to stay with
family or friends outside of the
evacuation zone;
• Set a family emergency
communication plan: set up a family
meeting spot and teach your family
what to do when they hear a smoke
alarm;
• Ensure everyone knows how
to call 911;
• Teach your family about fire prevention and safety;
• Build an emergency preparedness kit;
• Store supplies so you can quickly grab and go
in case of evacuation; and,
• Practice your home escape plan at least
twice a year.

With Your Home

• Install the right number of smoke
alarms, test them once a month and
replace the batteries once a year;
• Store important documents and
personal priceless items in a safe
place, easily accessible;
• Form a fire resistant zone at least 30 feet from your
home. Gather and clear items around the house that are
potentially flammable, including: dead vegetation, leaves
and debris;

• Store flammable or combustible

materials in safety containers away
from the home;

• Move your BBQ propane tank

away from the house; and

• Build any future repairs out of

fire-resistant materials.
 DURING
• Stay alert and aware for evacuation
instructions from your local law and fire
officials;
• If you see a fire approaching or if you’re
trapped, call 911;

• Close all windows, doors and vents inside

your home;

• Move flammable furniture, especially

outdoor furniture into the center of the
home away from windows and doors;
• To make your house more visible in smoke, turn on
outside lights and leave a light on in every room;

• Wear N95 masks to protect your lungs from

harmful particles;

• Stop, drop and roll if you or your family’s

clothes catch on fire;
• Always stay with your family and pets and
keep your disaster safety kit on hand; and

• Remain calm and evacuate immediately:

drive at regular speeds with windows
rolled up and headlights on.
 AFTER
• Continue to check in with news updates for
information about the fire;

• Return home only when authorities deem

it’s safe;

• Have a professional examine your home to

make sure it’s ready and safe;

• Send text messages/social media to

reach out to family and friends;
• Proceed with caution: maintain a “fire watch”
and check your home and surrounding areas
for small, lingering embers;

• Do not drink, prepare food or wash with

water until officials deem the water
source safe; and

• Photograph any damages for your

personal records and contact your
insurance agency.
AGENCY/ORGANIZATION
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

The Bureau of Fire Protection is

the government fire service of the
Philippines. The BFP is mandated
to ensure public safety through the
prevention and suppression of all
kinds of destructive fires. The
BFP shall be responsible for the
prevention and suppression of all
destructive fires on buildings,
houses and other structures,
forest, land transportation vehicles
and equipment.
 NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

The organization that is involved

with fire safety regulations is the
National Fire Protection
Association (the NFPA). This
group is an international non-
profit organization that is
devoted to helping eliminate fire
and electrical hazards that most
often result in death, property
damage, and severe injury.
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