Common Hazard: Fire

​Common Hazard: Fire

Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction | Term 1 | A.Y. 2022-2023

​Learning Targets

For this lesson, your learning targets are the following:

1. I can apply the basic response procedures during fire incidents.

2. I can demonstrate the precautionary measures and proper procedures in addressing fire incidents.

3. I can utilize a fire extinguisher correctly. 

4. I can apply safety measures before, during, and after using a fire extinguisher.

​Definition: Fire

a product of combustion ​in which a fuel/material is ignited and combined with oxygen giving off heat/flame.

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Philippine Fire Prevention Month - March​

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​Effects of Fire Hazard

Aside from its role in shaping ecosystems by serving as an agent of renewal and change, It can also:

1. destroy of houses/buildings

2. cause a loss of wildlife habitat

3. be Harmful to human health

4. cause death

Open Ended

What do you think is the reason why Philippine fire prevention month happens every March?

​Deadliest Fire Incidents In The Philippines

Casualties: 162/350

Injuries: 92​

Ozone Disco (1996)

Casualties: 4000

​Collided with oil tanker MT Vector

MV Doña Paz (1987)

​Hazardous Areas

​What Do You Need To Do?

"Before a Fire"

1. Follow the safety standards of the Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008 (RA 9514). 

   1. Install Smoke Alarms

   2. Have an ABC or ABCD type of fire extinguisher

   3. Have an emergency exit plan

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Multiple Choice

What is the acronym that you should remember in using a fire extinguisher?

• TAPS

• PASS

• PASSED

• PASE

Wood, Plastics, Textile, Papers, Cloth, Rubber, etc.

Class A: Solid Materials​

Class B: Flammable Liquids and Gasses

Class C: Electrical Short Circuits

​Sources of Fire Hazard

​What Do You Need To Do?

"During a Fire"

1. Recall the emergency exit plan.

2. ​Close the door of the burning room and the ones behind you.

3. ​Feel the back of a door.

4. ​Crawl to the exit at least two feet from the floor.

5. ​Get everyone out and secure your possessions.

​What Do You Need To Do?

Once you're trapped,

1. Go where there are leading windows

2. ​Find a way to signal/catch attention that you're still in the building

3. ​Secure your space

4. ​Collect bed sheets and foam cushions to help you escape through the windows

​What Do You Need To Do?

Once you're trapped,

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5. ​When your clothes are caught on fire, don't run.

6. Remove debris from the window that are flammable. 

7. ​Do not break the glass to prevent the smoke entering.

​What Do You Need To Do?

"After a Fire"

Never go back to the burning house or building until it's declared safe by the firefighters. ​

Open Ended

What do you think should be most prioritized in ensuring that a building/house is safe from fire hazard?

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Thank you for listening!​