“FIRE SAFETY IS OUR MAIN CONCERN”

Presented by:

CINSP ARVIN REX AGUSTIN AFALLA, BFP Deputy District Fire Marshal for ADMIN con. District OPRNS Chief MANILA FIRE DISTRICT BFP-NCR

Objectives of the Presentation:

 Understand BFP as an organization and its operation;  Tragic FIRES in the Philippines;  Understand the Concept and Principles of Fire Behavior;  Fire Safety Tips and Others!!

 Establishment of Fire Brigades

A. BFP as an Organization

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BFP 1900 - The first fire department was established in Manila during the American occupation 1940 - Fire departments were established in neighboring cities and towns each has their own organizational set-up 1975 - Integration departments forces under organization of the local fire in city/municipality police a called national the police Philippine Constabulary Police(PC-INP) Integrated National 1990 Republic Act No.

6975 was enacted establishing a separate bureau designed to be a national in scope and civilian in character fire protection

Bureau of Fire Protection was created by virtue of RA 6975 primarily to perform the following functions: 1.

Be responsible for the prevention and suppression of all destructive fires on:

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Buildings, houses and other structures; Forest;

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Land transportation vehicles and equipment; Ships or vessels docked at piers or wharves anchored in major sea ports;

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Petroleum industry installations; Plane crashes; and Other similar incidents.

Bureau of Fire Protection was created by virtue of RA 6975 primarily to perform the following functions: 2.

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Be responsible for the enforcement of the Fire Code of the Philippines 2008 (RA 9514) and other related laws; Shall have the power to investigate all causes of fires and if necessary, file the proper complaint with the city or provincial prosecutor who has jurisdiction over the case; In time of national emergency, all elements of the BFP shall upon the direction of the President, assist the AFP in meeting the national emergency; and Shall establish at least one (1) fire station with adequate personnel, fire fighting facilities and equipment in every provincial capital, city and municipality subject to the standard rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the DILG.

19 MARCH 1996 160 persons killed 83 persons injured P 15M in damages

12 JANUARY 2004

12,500 families left homeless 6,000 homes burned to the ground P40M in damages

August 18, 2001

CAUSE OF FIRE: 75 DEATHS

Damage was estimated to about 10Million pesos.

Overloading that led to heating of wiring and electrical short circuit.

Testimonial evidence of Ronilo Pacinos Y Ritual, hotel guest billeted at room 306 who noticed the fire at the ceiling of the stockroom at the 3rd floor.

• Don’t leave the stove while cooking Old food particles & greasy build-up can ignite • Always turn off the stove after cooking • Never let the stove get red hot •Don't keep or store any flammable substances in your kitchen

• Never smoke in bed.

• Always have an ashtray available in your home.

• Crush your cigarette & cigar stubs thoroughly before discarding them.

• Do not throw cigar & cigarette butts into waste basket.

• Strictly obey “No Smoking” signs.

  Keep stove at least a foot distance from any surrounding combustible wall or sidings.

Make sure all gas connections are rigid and tight. Avoid rubber or flexible tubings.

C. Fire Behavior

Elements of Fire

Fire Spreads in Three (3) Ways

Direct Heat Transfer.

This is the transfer of heat from one body to another through direct flame contact.

Heat Transfer by Radiation

. It is the act of radiating or the emission and propagation of radiant heat or energy. It involves the stages of emission, absorption and transmission of heat or energy. It involves the thermal process whereby atmospheric circulation is maintained through the upward or downward transfer of air masses of different temperature.

Heat Transfer by Convection.

It is the diffusion of heat in liquid or gas form through the motion of its parts

Classes of Fire

Class A fires

involve ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber, and many plastics.

Class B fires

flammable/combustible liquids, greases, and gases. involve

Class C fires

equipment.

involve energized electrical

Class D fires

involve combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium .

Classes of FIRE

THE FIRE EXTINGUISHMENT THEORY

The principles of fire extinction consist of the elimination or removal of one or more of the four elements. These principles are: COOLING

 By using Water as it absorbs heat from the fire and cools the fuel to a temperature where it no longer produces flammable vapors.

STARVATION

 By removal of the fuel burning in the fire.

Sometimes combustible material can be removed such as by shutting off gas valves or fuel flows.

SMOTHERING

 By excluding oxygen in the the surrounding atmosphere, the fire will be extinguished.

STOP CHAIN REACTION

 Stop or interrupt the chain the reaction between the fuel, heat and oxygen fire will be extinguished.

Fire Extinguisher Anatomy

DISCHARGE LEVER DISCHARGE LOCKING PIN AND SEAL PRESSURE GAUGE

(not found on CO 2 extinguishers)

CARRYING HANDLE DISCHARGE HOSE DATA PLATE DISCHARGE NOZZLE DISCHARGE ORIFICE BODY

TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

P

Fire Extinguisher Use

P

ull the pin

A A

im low at the base of the FIRE

S S

queeze the Lever

S S

weep from side to side

Participate in seminars, fire and evacuation drills Be familiar with fire extinguishers Evacuation plan Emergency numbers Building’s fire Alarm Stay calm

Presence of

Mind –(lots of it)

People’s Response to Fire HEARING SEEING SMELLING TOUCHING REACTION TELLING OTHERS FIGHTING FIRE IGNORE ASSISTING OTHERS ESCAPE

FIRE BRIGADE ORGANIZATION

(Officers and Members) 1. OFFICERS a) Fire Marshal b) Deputy Fire Marshal c) Chief, Command Post/ Communication Station d) Evacuation Team Leader e) Fire Extinguishing Team Leader f) Rescue and Salvaged Team Leader g) Traffic Team Leader h) First-Aid/Medical Team Leader

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Prepare and implement a fire safety plan

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Organize a Fire Officers and Members Brigade and provide an Organizational Chart of

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Provide equipment, tools, appliances and other materials needed by the fire brigade

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Conduct fire exit/evacuation drills

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Supervise and coordinate with the fire brigade personnel during emergency and fire drills.

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Require brigade officers to submit report of activities undertaken during fire incidents & drills

Deputy Fire Marshal

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Assist the fire marshal in all activities of the fire brigade

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Take-over the duties of the fire marshal during the latter’s absence or incapacity to perform duty

Fire Extinguishing Team Leader

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Select qualified sufficient male number personnel designation by the Fire Marshal of for

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Organize, train and supervise the teams under his command

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Supervise teams extinguishment of fires and during fire drills.

in and the coordinate control the &

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Be responsible for the availability & state of readiness of his team.

Evacuation Team Leader

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Take charge of the evacuation of occupants in his area of responsibility.

Rescue & Salvage Team Leader

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Assist the evacuation Team Captain in training the members

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Supervise their respective rescue & salvage operations.

teams in

Traffic Team Leader

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Assist team.

the Command Post Chief in organizing & training the members of the

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Supervise the traffic team in clearing the involved area for the easy access of arriving Fire Department apparatus

Medical Officer/First Aid Team Leader

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Conduct first-aid injured persons.

treatment to

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Send victims/injured persons to the nearest hospitals if necessary.

Company Fire Safety Inspectors

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Conduct periodic & including facilities for exits formal inspection of each floor bldg. or area

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Conduct daily inspection of fire extinguishers.

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Recommend periodic test sprinkler system if there is any.

of standpipe system, fire hose &

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Check refuse if garbage they dispose regularly & are

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Check obstruction of corridors, aisles, hallways, passageways & fire escape doors, windows & balconies.

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Check all exit signs.

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Conduct daily visual inspection of fire alarms.

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Conduct periodic inspection and maintainance of emergency lighting system.

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Recommend corrections of all noted deficiencies

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The fire is small and contained;

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You are safe from toxic smoke;

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You have a means of escape;

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Your instincts tell you it’s OK; - familiar with extinguisher operation; - extinguisher = fire type; - confidence through training; - a lot of COMMON SENSE And an Organized Fire Brigade Team (FBT)??????????

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE . . .

- Stay

CALM

, Don’t

PANIC

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Call 117 or nearest Fire Station;

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Alert all Occupants/Sound the Alarm;

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Listen to instructions;

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- Move or Evacuate the area.

Who you gonna Call?

117 5273627 5273653 Emergency Hotline

Manila Fire District

PNP 711-6970 Emergency Medical Service

Give the following details

• Type of Emergency • Location / Landmarks • Name • Phone Number Used • Other Data Asked By Operator

*Be the last to hang up*

“FIRE SAFETY IS OUR MAIN CONCERN”

References and Acknowledgement:

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BFP Presentations and Lecture Compilations of the BFP Speakers Bureau; R.A. 9514 New Fire Code of the Philippines 2008 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations; BFP Manual and Fire related internet websites;

MFD BFP-NCR District Headquarters, Manila FCIARAAFALLA2011