BFP to public: Take fire prevention as a way of life
THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Pangasinan is reminding the public to take all safety and prevention measures to prevent fire as the weather grows hotter.
F/Sr.Insp. Gian Galano, provincial information officer of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) – Pangasinan, said the public should always be on guard against fire in their households, schools, workplaces and communities as the warmer season has officially started.
Galano said as of March 14, the BFP recorded 12 fire incidents in the province and the majority of fire incidents happened in residential homes.
During the observance of Fire Prevention Month this March, all fire stations in the province are placed on heightened alert status to enable a quick response to anticipated fire incidents since March is the hottest month of the year and historically has the highest fire incidence recorded.
She gave the tip following tips:
- Dispose of flammable materials properly and always be attentive when cooking as kitchen fires are the most common fire incidents being recorded by BFP.
- Have electrical wirings in homes and workplaces checked regularly, changed or repaired by a licensed electrician.
- Regularly unplug unused appliances and avoid overloading electrical sockets.
- In case of fire, never stay inside a bathroom.
Galano also discouraged the installation of grills on windows to prevent fire victims from being trapped inside and encouraged to families and employees to do fire exit drills. (PIA-Pangasinan/EMSA)
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